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4-226-942-11 (1)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-VX99
MHC-VX77
MHC-VX55
© 2000 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 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.
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B- type noise reduction system*. (MHC-VX99 only). * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
This system can play the following discs
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Audio + Video |
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Play time |
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Note on VIDEO CDs
This system conforms to VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type.
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VIDEO CDs without |
Enjoy video playback |
PBC functions |
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well as audio CDs. |
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VIDEO CDs with |
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PBC functions |
software using menu |
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screens displayed on |
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playback), in addition |
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function of VIDEO |
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Moreover, you can |
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quality still picture. |
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* PBC = Play Back Control |
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About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for MHC-VX99/VX77/VX55. MHC-VX99 is the model used for illustration purposes only. The location of some buttons on MHC-VX77/ VX55 is different, but the name of the buttons is the same.
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Table of Contents |
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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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Basic Operations |
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Playing a VIDEO CD ........................... |
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Playing a CD ......................................... |
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Recording a CD/VIDEO 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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Singing along: Karaoke ...................... |
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The VIDEO CD/CD Player |
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Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC |
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functions (Ver. 2.0) ........................ |
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Checking the remaining time ............. |
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Using the on-screen display ............... |
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Locating a specific part of a disc ........ |
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Resuming playback from the point you |
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stopped a VIDEO CD .................... |
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Adjusting the picture ........................... |
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Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... |
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Playing the CD tracks in random order |
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Programming the CD tracks ............... |
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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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order ................................................ |
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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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Changing the spectrum analyzer |
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display ............................................. |
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Selecting the surround effect .............. |
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Adjusting the graphic equalizer ......... |
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Other Features |
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Mixing and recording sounds ............ |
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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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Optional Components |
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Connecting audio components .......... |
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Connecting a VCR ................................ |
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Connecting external antennas ............ |
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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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Glossary ................................................. |
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Index ....................................... |
Back Cover |
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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.
Surround speaker* (Right) |
AM loop antenna |
Surround speaker* (Left) |
FM antenna
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Front speaker (Right)
* MHC-VX77 only.
Front speaker (Left)
1Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of front speakers to the SPEAKER jacks as below.
Insert only the stripped portion.
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Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#)
2Connect the surround speaker (MHC-VX77 only).
Connect the speaker cords to SURROUND SPEAKER jacks.
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Notes
•Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.
•The type of speakers supplied varies according to the model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page 53).
3Connect 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.
FM75
COAXIAL
AM
4Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cable.
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When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input so you can view the pictures from this system.
Tip
For even higher quality video images, you can use an optional S-video cable to connect the S VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO OUT jack.
Jack type B
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
FM75
COAXIAL
AM
5For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
230 - 240V
120V |
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6Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for the model equipped with an adaptor).
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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)
7Follow the instructions below to set the color system according to your TV. The factory setting is AUTO.
Make sure the power is off each time before setting the color system. After you set the color system, the power turns on automatically and the function is set to CD.
If your TV automatically changes the color system according to the input signal:
Press ?/1 while holding down X. The color system is set to AUTO.
AUTO automatically changes the color system of the video output according to the color system of the current VIDEO CD.
If the color system of your TV is NTSC:
Press ?/1 while holding down >. The color system is set to NTSC.
If the color system of your TV is PAL:
Press ?/1 while holding down .. The color system is set to PAL.
Note
When you set color system to NTSC and play back a VIDEO CD recorded in the PAL color system, the picture image may be distorted depending on the disc. Similarly, when you set color system to PAL and play back a VIDEO CD recorded in the NTSC color system, the picture image may be distorted depending on the disc.
To connect optional components
See page 46.
To deactivate the demonstration
When you set the time (see “Step 2: Setting the time”), the demonstration is deactivated.
To activate/deactivate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY while the system is off.
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.
Positioning the speakers (MHC-VX77 only)
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.
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2 Place the surround speakers facing each other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening position.
Surround speaker
60 to 90 cm
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Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote
Using the remote
You can use the shaded buttons shown below to operate a Sony TV.
TV ?/1
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TV ?/1 |
Switch the TV's |
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Adjusts the volume |
TV VOL +/–. |
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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.
1Make sure that all discs are removed from the unit.
2Hold down CD and then press ?/1 so that “LOCK” appears in the display.
3Unplug the AC power cord.
Step 2: Setting the time
You must set the time before using the timer functions.
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The hour indication flashes.
2 Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour.
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Step 2: Setting the time (continued)
3 Press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Step 3: Presetting radio stations
You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM.
4 Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute.
5 Press ENTER.
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The clock starts working.
Tip
If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.
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 SET.
2 Press . or > repeatedly to select SET CLOCK.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Perform steps 2 through 5 above.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
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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 y AM
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2 Press and hold + or – (or TUNING +/– on the remote) 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
3 Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1.
Preset number
STEREO
TUNED
4 Press ENTER.
“COMPLETE” appears in the display. 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 – (TUNING +/– on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the station manually.
To set another station to the existing preset number
Start over from step 1. After step 3, turn SHUTTLE until it clicks 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 the preset station
1Hold down TUNER MEMORY until a preset number appears in the display.
2Turn SHUTTLE until it clicks to select the preset number you want to erase.
Select “ALL ERASE” when you want to erase all the preset stations.
3Press 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 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 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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Basic Operations
Playing a VIDEO CD
You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).
You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type.
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1 Turn on your TV and select the video input.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV if you need help.
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a VIDEO CD on the disc tray.
If a disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized.
Place the label side up. When you play a VIDEO CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.
To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.
3 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons.
The disc tray closes and playback starts. If you press nN when CD is selected as the function and the disc tray is closed, playback starts from the CD loaded on the tray whose disc pointer indicator is lit.
Disc pointer
indicator Track number Playing time
VideoCD
Disc presence Disc tray number indicator
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of turning the shuttle, speed |
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Press nN to stop searching |
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CD in stop mode DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE (or
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Play all VIDEO |
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly |
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CHANGE. |
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*1 There may be some disturbance in the video image.
*2 Only when setting the PBC function to off or when playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions
(Ver. 1.1).
*3 Only for VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) while the PBC function is set to on.
*4 SHUFFLE means to playback in random order (see page 31). This function cannot be used during menu playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).
Tips
•You can switch from another source to the VIDEO CD player and start playing a VIDEO CD just by pressing one of the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection).
•If there is no VIDEO CD in the player, “CD NO DISC” appears in the display.
•When a disc tray holding a VIDEO CD is selected (or the VIDEO CD in the disc tray is playing) the disc pointer indicator lights. When a disc tray holding a VIDEO CD is not selected, the disc presence indicator lights, but the disc pointer indicator does not light. When all disc trays are empty, both the disc presence indicator and disc pointer indicator light.
Note
When a tray has not been read by the unit, the disc presence indicator may light even though there is no disc on the tray.
Operations Basic
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Playing a CD
— Normal play
You can play up to three CDs in a row.
DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE
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1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE 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
on the inner circle of the tray.
To insert additional discs, 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 nN when CD is selected as the function and the disc tray is closed, play starts from the CD loaded on the tray whose disc pointer indicator is lit.
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Track number Playing time |
Disc presence Disc tray indicator number
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Stop play |
Press x. |
Pause |
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Turn SHUTTLE clockwise (to |
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Select a CD |
Press a DISC 1~3 button or |
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Press PLAY MODE |
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1 DISC” or “SHUFFLE 1 |
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Press PLAY MODE repeatedly |
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Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. |
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Press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE. |
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Turn VOLUME (or press |
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Tips
•You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing 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 the CD in the disc tray is playing) the disc pointer indicator lights. When a disc tray holding a CD is not selected, the disc presence indicator lights, but the disc pointer indicator does not light. When all disc trays are empty, both the disc presence indicator and disc pointer indicator light.
Note
When a tray has not been detected by the unit, the disc pointer indicator may light even though there is no disc on the tray.
Recording a CD/VIDEO
CD
— CD Synchro Recording
The CD SYNC HI-DUB button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
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1 Press Z and insert a recordable tape into deck B.
With the side you want to record facing forward
2 Press CD.
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Recording a CD/VIDEO CD (continued)
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD.
Then, press Z OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray.
When the CD you want to record is not selected, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE repeatedly to select the CD you want.
With the label side up. When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.
4 Press CD SYNC HI-DUB.
Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. The REC PAUSE/START button flashes.
5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides.
6 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x.
Tips
•If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE A/B to select deck B after step 1. Press nN to start playback of the reverse side, then press x where you want to start recording. TAPE B reverse side indicator lights up (see page 17).
•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 HI-DUB (MHC-VX99 only).
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
Listening to the radio
–– Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory first (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on page 8).
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1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM.
2 Turn SHUTTLE until it clicks (or press PRESET +/– on the remote) to tune in the preset station you want.
Turn counterclockwise (or press PRESET – on the remote) for lower preset numbers.
Preset number*
Turn clockwise
j(or press PRESET + on the remote)
for higher preset J numbers.
Frequency
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STEREO
TUNED
*When only one station is preset, “ONE PRESET” appears in the display.
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To listen to non-preset radio stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. For manual tuning, press + or – (or TUNING +/– on the remote) repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold + or – (or TUNING +/– on the remote).
Tips
•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) tape.
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Recording from the radio (continued)
3 Press Z and insert a recordable tape into deck B.
With the side you want to record facing forward
4 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Deck B stands by for recording.
5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides.
6 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x.
Tips
•If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE A/B to select deck B after step 1. Press nN to start playback of the reverse side, then press x where you want to start recording. TAPE B reverse side indicator lights up (see page 17).
•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 – (or TUNING +/– on the remote) in step 2 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” appears after pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 4 (MHC-VX99 only).
•If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
Playing a tape
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. You can also use the ./> (AMS* function) button to quickly search for songs you want to hear. To select either deck A or B, press TAPE A/B repeatedly.
* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
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1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B.
2 Press Z and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B.
With the side you want to play facing forward
3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to play one side. Select j to play both sides.
To play both decks in succession, select RELAY (relay play).*
4 Press nN.
Press nN again to play the reverse side. The tape starts playing.
Forward indicator
Reverse Tape indicator presence
indicator
*Relay Play always follows the following sequence: t Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) 
Deck B (reverse side) T Deck B (front side) T
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Tips
•The deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times.
•When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears (MHC-VX99 only).
•When no tapes are inserted, all indicators light. When a tape (tapes) is (are) inserted, corresponding presence and forward/reverse indicators light.
Searching for the beginning of a track (AMS*)
During playback, press . or > repeatedly for the number of songs you want to skip forward (or backward).
The search direction, + (forward) or – (back), and number of songs being skipped (1~9) appear in the display.
Example: searching forward 2 songs
* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
Note
The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances:
–When the unrecorded space between songs is less than 4 seconds long.
–If completely different information is recorded on the left and right channels.
–When there are continuous sections of extremely low level or low frequency sound (like those of a baritone sax).
–When the unit is placed near a television. (In this case, we recommend moving the unit farther away from the television or turning off the television.)
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