Sony MHC-NXM1 User's Manual
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17. CD TEXT CD MP3 DISPLAY P MP3
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22. 9 SLEEP AUTO 90min 80min 10min OFF 100 SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP
23. CD Extra 1 09660 CD ROM 1 8 3 MP3 2 31 8 Joliet
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30. CD POWER CD 15 TUNING MODE 3 AUTO TUNING
31. 1 A Z A A 8 15 31 36 ALBUM 1 11 13 20 PHONES 16 ka 5 CD 9 10 13 15 20 21 22 A 17 18 6 11 19 CD SYNC 22 20 B 9 18 20 21 7 9 11 15 19 DIMMER f3 27 36 9 10 20 36 5 DISC 1 5 3 10 11 13 4 8 10 DISPLAY 4 17 27 28 BASS 00 22 I4 44 9 9 94 DSGX 22 TREBLE 19 22 TAPE 8 18 20 21 VOLUME 13 TUNER BAND 27 14 16 21 10 11 19 TUNING 0 14 16 2 4 14 VIDEO MD 25 21 31 18 TAPE 4 18 18 START 21 20 2 S 4 28 27 6 26 o 7 25 J 8 ZU s 9 24 lt
32. D MP3 SHUF MP3 ALBM ALBM SHUF CD TEXT 5 MP3 2 3 CD MP3
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35. MP3 1DISC ALL DISCS Ha SHUF 1DISCSHUF ALBMSHUF MP3 Ha OT MP3 1 DISC SHUF PGM Ha gt
36. 8 SS NXM1 MHC NXM1 SS NXM3 MHC NXM3 SPEAKER A 770 810 2 20 0 5 4 2 50 13000 3 Sony TYPE I 0 15 IEC 0 1 0 2 DIN i 39 U 40
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39. CLEAR CD FUNCTION CD B gt 100 CD 21 MP3 ediW do 1350 1490 20 10
40. Dynamic Sound Generator X tra DSGX DSGX ON DSGX OFF MP3 BOOSTER MP3 1 FUNCTION N DSGX Ha 2 2 BOOSTER ON BOOSTER OFF
41. 25 20 1 FUNCTION CD 2 PLAY MODE 3 DISC SKIP DISC 1 5 5 AL 4 14 gt MP3 ALBUM
42. 48 3 PLAY MODE C RELAY 4 CD TAPE TUNER BAND VIDEO MD c VIDEO MD IN 5 6 START B 6
43. 24 26 23 6 1 15 30 CD MP3
44. 120 220 240 50 60 220 60 MHC NXM1 DIN 55 55 6 1 DIN 75 75 6 1 10 MHC NXM3 DIN 75 75 4 1 DIN 100 100 4 1 10 VIDEO MD IN 250 450 MB 47 KOM DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT 660 PHONES
45. Push STOP Bo PLAY MODE Step Full 25 No Tab He OFF TIME NG PUSH SELECT BO SET CLOCK TO SET TIMER TO
46. 14 16 RDS 17 18 JI HTBL 18 CD 20 CD niente oae 21 22 23 23 LN c 25
47. CD POWER ON 15 1 MP3 REP 1 ALL DISCS SHUF REP1 REP1
48. CD POWER ON POWER OFF 27 9 10 I 1550 1650
49. TUNED 14 5 TUNER MEMORY 7 6 TUNING ENTER 2 7 TUNING MODE
50. I 1 CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Ke PLAY SELECT 1 1 CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Ke PI TIMER OFF ENTER 15
51. 21 RDS RDS RDS RDS 5 RDS RDS RDS
52. 1 2 MP3 1 H 31 RU 325 1 2
53. AUTO 1 Ac CD 13 18 16 Hl VOLUME ana CLOCK TIMER SET
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56. 1 EQ TREBLE BASS gt TREBLE 2 14 1 BASS TREBLE TREBLE 4 _ _
57. AMS P 1 9 Ke 1 9 4 CZ
58. MPEG 1 2 2 5 Audio Layer 3 103 1509660 1 2 Joliet ID3 1 2 14
59. 230 292 355 6 5 MHC NXM3 6 1 1 R6 2 AM 1 1 8 MHC NXM3 2 B 41 42v TAPE 6 18 20 21
60. 64 CD CD Extra 1 2 CD BRU 6
61. MP3 MP3 He MP3 150 300 8 MP3 MP3
62. U S A 87 5 108 0 100 65 0 74 0 10 87 5 108 0 50 87 5 108 0 50 75 10 7 530 1710 10 531 1710 9 531 1602 9 531 1602 9 530 1710 10
63. 14 24 26 25 VOLUME 7 B 9
64. BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 1 power 1 7 13 26 29 a play 5 10 16 17 22 H pause 6 10 16 W stop 7 7 10 13 16 17 29 CD 4 eject 8 9 194 lt lt gt PPI rewind fast forward go back go forward 10 10 16 4 B eject 14 16 A eject 18 16 START 21 17 ooo O CO1 11 12 13 14 15 continued uoneunoju j euonippv 3568 3698 Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A E ALBUM 13 10 11 17 ALBUM t1 10 11 17 CD 18 9 11 19 CLEAR 15 12 CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 21 22 CLOCK TIMER SET 3 8 21 22 DISC SKIP 10 10 11 DISPLAY 1 15 23 24 ENTER 9 8 11 13 21 22 EQ 14 19 F Z FM MODE 4 14 FUNCTION 6 9 11 12 14 16 19 PLAY MODE 20 9 11 16 17 18 22 REPEAT 4 11 SLEEP 20 TAPE 7 16 TUNER BAND 5 TUNER MEMORY 12 14 18 12 TUNING MODE 20 12 14 VOLUME 2 21 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 0 power 1 7 21 4 5 rewind fast forward 7 10 16
65. RDS RDS RDS DISPLAY RDS deno L 17 1850 TAPE 4 TAPE
66. MP3 ISO9660 1 2 Compact Disc CD
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68. 1 TUNER BAND FUNCTION 2 TUNER BAND FM AM 3 TUNING MODE AUTO PRESET 4 TUNING TUNER MEMORY TUNING ENTER on 2 ro 7
69. 2 CD 3 LOCK 4 1 1 CLOCK TIMER SET 14 14 gt art ON ENTER 1 CLOCK TIMER SET 2 9 P CLOCK SET ENTER 3 3 6
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71. 1 30 2 VIDEO MD Ha VIDEO MD VIDEO MD VIDEO MD VIDEO MD 1 c VIDEO MD VIDEO
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74. Ke PPI REC SELECT a ENTER 1 1 CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Ke PPI TIMER OFF ENTER 15 15
75. CD R CD RW CD R CD RW CD R CD RW He CD R CD RW MP3
76. FM MODE A Eject 38 38 38 38
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78. PLAY MODE lt gt RELAY 4 CD MP3 ALBUM 5 CD SYNC 6 6 START 4 5 2 6
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81. 173 x 275 x 265 mm Macca 3 9 kr U S A 120 60 230 50 60 220 60 120 127 220 240 50 60 120 B 220 240 B 50 60 U S A MHC NXM3 65 BaTT MHC NXM1 110 Barr 0 3 MHC NXM3 65 0 3 115 MHC NXM3 65 BaTT
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89. MHC NXM3 65 watts Dimensions w h d incl projecting parts and controls Amplifier Tuner Tape CD section Approx 230 x 292 x 355 mm Mass Amplifier Tuner Tape CD section MHC NXMI Approx 6 5 kg MHC NXM3 Approx 6 1 kg Supplied accessories Remote Commander 1 Size AA R6 batteries 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM lead antenna 1 Speaker pads 8 Speaker cords MHC NXM3 only 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text Name of button part 8 16 17 18 Illustration number Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A O ALBUM t1 10 11 17 BASS control 20 19 CD 8 7 9 11 13 17 18 19 CD SYNC 2 17 Deck A 17 16 Deck B 15 16 17 18 DIMMER 03 23 29 DISC 1 5 3 9 10 11 Disc tray 9 9 DISPLAY 24 15 23 24 Display window 4 DSGX 12 19 P Z PHONES jack Remote sensor TAPE 26 16 2 16 17 18 TREBLE control 9 19 TUNER BAND 27 12 14 18 TUNING 10 12 14 VIDEO MD 25 18 26 VOLUME con trol 13 2
90. ON appears and the hour indication flashes 4 Set the time to start recording Press 4 or PPI repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press 4 or PPI repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER 5 Set the time to stop recording following the same procedure as step 4 The start time the stop time and the preset radio station to be recorded e g TUNER FM 5 appear in turn before the original display returns Load a recordable tape into deck B Press TAPE to switch the function to TAPE 8 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until gt appears to record on one side or or cZ to record on both sides 9 Press a on the unit repeatedly to select recording side If you select both sides recording or front side recording press B to light up the gt gt gt indicator If you record on the reverse side press 5 again to light up the lt lt lt indicator 10 Press 1 6 to turn off the system Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 149 or PPI repeatedly until REC SELECT appears then press ENTER Change the setting Start over from step 1 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 149 or PPI repeatedly until TIMER OFF appears then press ENTER Cancel the timer Notes You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time If you use the the Rec Timer and the Sleep Timer
91. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears in step 3 above then press or or TUNING or on the unit The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station Automatic Tuning To record the radio programs use manual recording page 18 Using the Radio Data System RDS European model only What is the Radio Data System Radio Data System RDS is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal RDS is available only on FM stations Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS system check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the station name appears in the display To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows Station name Frequency Program type Clock display Bass level Treble level If the RDS broadcast is not properly received the station name or the program type may not appear in the display JOuNL i 1568 16 Tap
92. Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations 12 Listening to the radio 14 Preset Tuning Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System RDS 15 European model only Tape Play Loading a tape Playing a tape Tape Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a 17 CD TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape manually 18 Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the 19 Timer Falling asleep to music 20 Sleep Timer Waking up to music 21 Play Timer Timer recording radio programs 22 Rec Timer Display Turning off the display 23 Power Saving Mode Adjusting the brightness of the display back light eae 23 Viewing information about the disc in the display ood nem 24 Optional Components Hooking up optional components 25 Listening to audio from a connected CompOTETt eterne 26 Recording on a connected COMPONENT intese iseiti 26 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 27 30 Additional Information Precautions n eeens Au Uus Specifications List of button locations and reference page Syreni er 35 408 How to use
93. play 8 10 16 H pause 8 10 16 stop 8 10 16 1 lt 9 PP I go back go forward tuning 16 6 8 10 17 19 21 12 2RU CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT 1
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95. TUNER BAND FUNCTION 2 TUNER BAND FM AM 3 TUNING MODE PRESET 4 TUNING He 1 TUNER BAND FUNCTION 2 TUNER BAND 3 TUNING AUTO PRESET 4 TUNING
96. 5 23 m of 10 22 O 11 21 J UIT 0x 7 20 19 13 18 14 17 I iT iT 17 i 15 16 ALBUM 3 11 13 20 ALBUM 1 11 13 20 CD 18 10 13 22 CLEAR 1 13 CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 24 26 CLOCK TIMER SET 3 9 23 25 DISC SKIP 10 11 13 DISPLAY 21 17 27 28 ENTER 9 9 13 14 23 25 EQ 22 F A FM MODE 4 17 FUNCTION 6 10 13 14 16 18 22 PLAY MODE 20 21 25 REPEAT 4 12 SLEEP 2 23 TAPE t7 18 11 13 18 TUNER BAND 5 14 16 TUNER MEMORY i9 14 TUNING MODE VOLUME 12 20 14 16 23 1 0 1 8 24 4 9 7 11 19 gt 8 11 18 H 8 11 19 W 8 11 19 149 PPI 22 23 16 9 11 19 16 14 li 43u Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
97. MONO disappears Tape deck After pressing A there is a mechanical noise Eject appears in the display and the unit enters standby mode automatically Insert the cassette correctly The tape does not record or play or there is a decrease in sound level The heads are dirty Clean them page 32 The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them page 32 The tape does not erase completely The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them page 32 There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out The capstans in the tape deck are dirty Clean them page 32 Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them page 32 The tape does not record Nocassette is loaded Load a cassette The tab has been removed from the cassette Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape page 32 The tape has wound to the end Optional components There is no sound Refer to General item The clock setting radio presetting timer is canceled page 27 and check the condition of the system Connect the component properly page 25 while checking if the cords are connected properly if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way Turn on the connected component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component and start playing Press FUNCTION repea
98. TUNED and ST for stereo program only appear If TUNED does not appear and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in Manual tuning preset page 13 D Press TUNER MEMORY The preset number flashes Perform steps 6 and 7 while the preset number flashes Preset number BID gt lt oooo09 6 Press or or TUNING or on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset number T Press ENTER 8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other stations Tip Press TUNING MODE to stop scanning Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired stations 1 Press TUNER BAND or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to tuner 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappear from the display 4 Press or or TUNING or on the unit repeatedly to tune in the desired station Press TUNER MEMORY Press or or TUNING or on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset number 7 Press ENTER 8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other stations Other operations To Do this Tune in a station with a weak signal Follow the procedure described in Manual tuning preset page 13 After step 5 press or or TUNING or on the
99. or a on the unit Program Play starts continued 1 1 GB 1298 Other operations To Do this Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until PGM disappears Clear a track from Press CLEAR in stop the end mode Tips The program you made remains after Program Play finishes To play the same program again press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD then press or A on the unit However the program is cleared when you open the disc tray e appears when the total CD program time exceeds 100 minutes or when you select a CD track whose number is 21 or over or when you select an MP3 audio track Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the radio frequency of the desired stations 1 Press TUNER BAND or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to tuner 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears in the display 4 Press or or TUNING or on the unit The frequency changes as the system scans for a station Scanning stops automatically when a Station is tuned in At that time
100. system may be unable to play MP3 format files that do not have the MP3 extension Attempting to play non MP3 format files that have the MP3 extension may result in noise or malfunction With formats other than ISO9660 level 1 and 2 folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly The following discs take a longer time to start playback disc recorded with complicated tree structure a disc recorded in Multi Session disc to which data can be added non finalized disc Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session Ifthe disc begins with a CD DA session it is recognized as a CD DA audio disc and playback continues until an MP3 session is encountered Ifthe disc begins with an MP3 session it is recognized as an MP3 disc and playback continues until a CD DA audio session is encountered The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc e A disc with a mixed CD format will be recog
101. Continuous RMS power output reference 100 100 watts 4 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Inputs VIDEO MD IN phono jacks Sensitivity 250 450 mV impedance 47 kilohms Outputs DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT Optical Wavelength 660 nm PHONES mini jack accepts headphones with an impedance of 8 ohms or more Use only the supplied speakers SS NXM1 MHC NXMI SS NXM3 MHC NXM3 SPEAKER CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser A 770 810 nm Emission duration continuous Frequency response 2 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB Tape deck section Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPEI cassettes 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN Frequency response Wow and flutter Tuner section FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range U S A model 87 5 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step 65 0 74 0 MHz 10 kHz step There is no stereo effect 87 5 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step 87 5 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step FM lead antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz Russian model Other models Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range Pan American model 530 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz European Russian and Saudi Arabian models 531 1 602 kHz wit
102. SS O N Y 2 022 183 11 2 amp Mini Hi Fi Component System Operating Instructions EIN no LUN isc DIGITAL AUDIO TEXT MHC NXM1 MHC NXM3 2004 Sony Corporation 2GB To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet This appliance is CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT classified as a CLASS 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER product This KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT marking is located on the rear exterior Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste Table of Contents How to use this manual 4 Playable discs sess 4 Getting Started Hooking up the system 6 Setting the clock 8 CD MP3 Play Loading a disc sss 9 Playin Ga 196 eere 9 Normal Play Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 11 Repeat Play Creating your own program 11
103. at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the recording starts about 15 seconds before the preset time If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time the Rec Timer will not be activated The volume is reduced to minimum during recording Display Turning off the display Power Saving Mode The demonstration display display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is off and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the demonstration display or the clock display disappears To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off Each time you press the button the display switches cyclically as follows Demonstration display Clock display No display Power Saving Mode _ _ _ _ appears if you have not set the clock Note You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode setting the clock changing the AM tuning interval except for European Russian and Saudi Arabian models turning on the system by pressing the function buttons changing the CD power manage function Tips indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode Adjusting the br
104. ch to MD Tip If you cannot select MD by pressing VIDEO MD repeatedly hold down VIDEO MD and then press 1 while the power is on The function will change from VIDEO to MD and MD will appear in the display To change back to VIDEO repeat the same procedure Recording ona connected component Making a digital recording 1 Connect the digital optical cord 2 Start recording Refer to the operating instructions of the connected component Note You can digitally record from the discs only However you cannot record from copy prohibited discs and MP3 audio tracks Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system do the following 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action If the problem persists after doing all of the above consult your nearest Sony dealer When the 1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items If your system has a voltage selector is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage Check the voltage for your region then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly Are the and speaker cords short circuited Are you using the supplied speakers Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the syst
105. disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Press DISC 1 5 to select the disc tray When no disc is in the disc tray you selected No Disc appears Perform step 2 while DISC 1 eg 2 5 flashes Press CD 4 N Place a disc with the label side up the disc tray When you play 8 disc place it on the inner circle of the tray 4 Press CD 4 again to close the disc tray Notes Do not use a disc with tape seals or paste on it as this may cause malfunction Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger as this may cause malfunction Playing a disc Normal Play Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks Example When a disc is loaded Track number Playing time OOOO EY EN Disc presence indicator Disc Disc tray number 1 Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until the mode you want appears in the display Select To play ALL DISCS All discs in the disc tray Normal Play continuously 1DISC The tracks on the disc you Normal Play have selected in original order ALBM All MP3 audio tracks in the Normal Play album on the disc you have selected in original order When playing a non MP3 disc Album Play performs the same operation as 1DISC Play ALL DISCS The track
106. disc during CD Synchro Recording Press to cancel the CD Synchro Recording then press CD amp on the unit to eject the disc Consult your nearest Sony dealer Play does not start Check whether a disc is loaded The disc indicator lights up when a disc is loaded Wipe the disc clean page 31 Replace the disc Place the disc that this system can play Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray Place the disc in the tray with the label side up Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates Press B to start play Disc access takes a long time Set CD POWER ON by CD power manage function page 13 The sound skips Wipe the disc clean page 31 Replace the disc Try moving the system to a place without vibration e g on top of a stable stand Try moving the speakers away from the system or placing them on separate stands When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip Play does not start from the first track Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both PGM and SHUF disappear to return to Normal Play MP3 audio track cannot be played back Recording was not performed according to the 1509660 level 1 or level 2 format or Joliet in the expansion format The MP3 audio track does not have the extens
107. e Play 1 Loading a tape Press A amp or TAPE 4 B on the unit 2 Load a recorded recordable tape into the cassette holder With the side you want to play record facing towards you Playing a tape You 1 2 can use TYPE I normal tape Load a tape Press TAPE or FUNCTION repeatedly or TAPE on the unit to switch the function to TAPE Press TAPE or TAPE A B on the unit repeatedly to select deck A or B Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select to play one side Select gt to play both sides Select RELAY Relay Play to play both decks in succession Press or A on the unit The tape starts playing Press the button again to play the reverse side Playing direction yk k Relay play always follow this cyclic sequence Deck A front side Deck A reverse side Deck B front side Deck B reverse side For MHC NXMI deck A does not play the reverse side gt RELAY Other operations To Do this Play the reverse Press B or lt B gt on the unit side again during play Stop play Press Pause Press Press again to resume play Fast forward or Press lt lt or gt stop mode rewind Remove a tape Press A TAPE amp or TAPE amp B on the unit For MHC NXMI deck A does not play the reverse side Searching for the beginning of
108. e on the label side of the disc or that used a special ink when the label was printed there is a chance that the disc or label may become attached to parts inside this unit When this occurs it may not be possible to remove the disc and may also cause this unit to malfunction Be sure to check that the label side of the disc is not sticky before using The following types of disc should not be used Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal The perimeter of the seal on the disc is tacky Discs that have labels printed using a special ink that feels tacky when touched Discs with non standard shapes e g heart square star cannot be played on this unit Attempting to do so may damage the unit Do not use such discs Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as thinner benzine or alcohol continued uoneunoju j euonippv i 31958 3298 To save tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated e Break off the cassette tab gt SS If you later want to reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape Otherwise the tape may get
109. eakers There is severe hum or noise Move the system away from the source of noise Connect the system to a different wall outlet Install a noise filter commercially available to the power cord The timer cannot be set Set the clock again page 8 The timer does not function Check the timer setting and set the correct time pages 21 and 22 Cancel the Sleep Timer Function page 20 continued 2768 2898 The remote does not function Remove the obstacle Move the remote closer to the system Point the remote at the system s sensor Replace the batteries R6 size AA Locate the system away from the fluorescent light The system can not be turned on even though you have pressed 1 Make sure the power cord is connected to wall outlet The color irregularity on a TV screen persists Turn off the TV set once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes If the color irregularity still persists place the speakers farther away from the TV set CD MP3 player The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The disc tray does not close Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray Always close the tray by pressing CD amp on the unit Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers may cause problems with the player The disc does not eject You cannot eject the
110. em Check all the above items and fix any problems found After 1 indicator stops flashing reconnect the power cord and turn on the system If the indicator still flashes or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items consult your nearest Sony dealer General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system see step 4 of Hooking up the system page 6 Press I while the system is off The demonstration disappears appears in the display A power interruption has occurred Set the clock page 8 and timer settings pages 21 and 22 again The clock setting radio presetting timer is canceled Redo the following Setting the clock page 8 Presetting radio stations page 12 Check the setting pages 21 and 22 Timer recording radio programs page 22 There is no sound If your system has a voltage selector make sure the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage Press VOLUME or turn VOLUME control on the unit clockwise Make sure the headphones are not connected Check the speaker connections page 6 There is no audio output during Rec Timer Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible H Connect the supplied sp
111. entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged When using a tape longer than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic Do not change the tape operations such as play stop and fast winding frequently The tape may get entangled in the tape deck Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape Use a separately sold dry type or wet type cleaning cassette For details refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette Demagnetizing the tape heads Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette Specifications Main unit Amplifier section The following measured at AC 120 127 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Saudi Arabian model only The following measured at AC 230 V 50 60 Hz European and Russian models only The following measured at AC 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz except for European Russian and Saudi Arabian models The following measured at AC 220 V 60 Hz Korean model only MHC NXM1 DIN power output rated 55 55 watts 6 ohms at 1 KHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 75 75 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD MHC NXM3 DIN power output rated 75 75 watts 4 ohms at 1 kHz DIN
112. es 4 Press CD and load a disc you want to record When you want to record an album from an disc be sure to press ALBUM or to select the desired album before proceeding 5 Press CD SYNC Deck B stands by for recording REC flashes 6 Press 6 START Recording starts To stop recording Press Bl To record a disc by specifying track order You can record only your favorite CD tracks using Program Play Between steps 4 and 5 perform steps 2 to 6 of Creating your own program page 11 continued BuipioS ti Aejg 17 Tips When you record on both sides be sure to start from Recordi ng on a ta pe the front side If you start from the reverse side recording stops at the end of the reverse side ma nual ly If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the front side part way through a Manual Recording track the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side You can record just the portions you like from a CD tape or radio program on a tape You can also record from connected components see Hooking up optional components on page 25 Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B 2 Press TAPE A B to select deck B then press 48 repeatedly to select recording side And press B to stop playback 3 Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly to select gt to record on o
113. es considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet To prevent a malfunction do not cover the ventilation hole On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and the picture on TV sets may become magnetically distorted In such a case turn off the power of the TV set once and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again If there seems to be no improvement locate the speaker system further away from the TV set On operation If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player Should this occur the system will not operate properly Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates When you move the system take out any disc If you have any questions or problems concerning your system please consult your nearest Sony dealer Notes on discs Before playing clean the disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring This may cause a malfunction to the system When using discs that have glue or similar tacky substanc
114. h as many layers When the disc is inserted the player reads all the tracks on that disc If there are many albums or non MP3 audio tracks on the disc it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to start play Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening We recommend that you do not save other types of tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped Maximum album number 150 including root folder The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300 Playback is possible up to 8 levels MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that they are recorded on the disc Depending on the encoding writing software recording device or the recording media used at the time an MP3 audio track is recorded you may encounter such problems as disabled playback sound interruptions and noise Tip When disc access takes a long time set CD POWER ON by CD power manage function page 13 Playing repeatedly Repeat Play You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc repeatedly Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until REP or REP1 appears REP For all the tracks on a disc or all the MP3 audio tracks in an album up to five times For a single track only To cancel Repeat P
115. h the tuning interval set at 9 kHz 531 1 602 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz 530 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz AM loop antenna External antenna terminal 450 kHz Other models Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency Speaker Front speaker SS NXM1 for MHC NXMI Speaker system 2 way bass reflex type Speaker units Woofer 15 cm dia cone type Tweeter 2 5 cm dia balanced dome type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 173 x 275 x 265 mm Mass Approx 3 0 kg net per speaker Front speaker SS NXM3 for MHC NXM3 Speaker system 2 way bass reflex type Speaker units Woofer 15 cm dia cone type Tweeter 2 5 cm dia soft dome type Nominal impedance 4 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 173 x 275 x 265 mm Mass Approx 3 9 kg net per speaker continued uoneunojuj euonippy i 3368 34 Power requirements U S A model 120 V AC 60 Hz European and Russian models 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Korean model 220 V AC 60 Hz Saudi Arabian model 120 127 V or 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Other models 120 V 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption U S A model MHC NXM3 65 watts European and Russian models MHC NXMI 110 watts 0 3 watts in Power Saving mode MHC NXM3 65 watts 0 3 watts in Power Saving mode Other models MHC NXMI 115 watts
116. ightness of the display back light Press DIMMER on the unit repeatedly to select the desired setting while the system is on The display changes cyclically as follows DIMMER OFF DIMMER 1 DIMMER 2 DIMMER 3 DIMMER 3 is the darkest Kejdsiq 2368 2468 Viewing information about the disc in the display You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc When a CD TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded you can also check the information recorded on disc such as the titles When the unit detects CD TEXT discs the CD TEXT indication appears in the display When the unit detects MP3 discs the MP3 indication appears in the display Checking the remaining time and titles CD MP3 Press DISPLAY during Normal Play Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Current track number and elapsed playing time Current track number and remaining time or D Remaining time of the disc or D Track title CD TEXT disc or disc with MP3 audio tracks only Album name disc with MP3 audio tracks only Clock display for eight seconds Bass level for eight seconds Treble level for eight seconds D For discs with MP3 audio tracks 2 When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver 1 or ver 2 the ID3 tag appears The ID3 tag displays only the track title informa
117. ing voltage Before operating the system check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply On safety The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the system from the wall outlet mains if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the power cord mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On placement Do not place the system in an inclined position Do not place the system in locations where it is Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Subject to vibrations Subject to direct sunlight Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On heat buildup Although the system heats up during operation this is not a malfunction Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the system If you continuously use this system at a high volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom ris
118. ion The data is not stored in MP3 format Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 2 2 5 Audio Layer 3 files cannot be played MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than others After the system reads all tracks on the discs playback may take more time than usual if the number of albums or tracks on the disc is very large the album and track organization structure is very complex The album title track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly Use a disc that conforms with 1509660 level 1 level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format The disc ID3 tag is not ver 1 or ver 2 Tuner Severe hum or noise stations cannot be received Set the proper band and frequency page 12 Connect the antenna properly page 6 Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception then set up the antenna again If you cannot obtain good reception we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length so make sure you extend it fully Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment Set CD POWER OFF by CD power manage function page 13 A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo Press FM MODE until
119. ions allow file names and folder names up to 31 characters long Each folder can have up to 8 trees For Joliet in the expansion format file and folder names can have up to 64 characters make sure of the contents of the writing software etc 2 Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track At Once method Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead in and end at an area called Lead out A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions with each segment from Lead in to Lead out regarded as a single session CD Extra This format records audio audio CD data on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2 3 4 Mixed CD This format records data on the first track and audio audio CD data on the second and subsequent tracks of a session Notes on CD R and CD RW Some CD Rs or CD RWs cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc or the characteristics of the recording device Furthermore the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized For more information see the operating instructions for the recording device Discs recorded on CD R CD RW drives may not be played back because of scratches dirt recording condition or the driver s characteristics CD R and CD RW discs recorded in multi session that have not ended by closing the session are not supported The
120. lay Press REPEAT repeatedly until both REP and REPI disappear Notes You cannot select REP and ALL DISCS SHUF at the same time When you select that track is repeated endlessly until REP1 is canceled Creating your own program Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play them You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a cassette tape page 17 1 Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until PGM appears 3 Press DISC SKIP or DISC 1 5 on the unit to select a disc To program all the tracks on a disc at once proceed to step 5 with AL displayed 4 Press 149 or p gt repeatedly until the desired track number appears When programming the MP3 audio tracks press ALBUM or to select album then press 4 BPI repeatedly until the desired track number appears dIN GD Selected track number Total playing time including selected track i 1 Y YYY a Disc tray number D Press ENTER The track is programmed The program step number appears followed by the total playing time 6 Program additional discs or tracks To program Repeat steps Other discs 5 Othertracksonthe 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on 3to5 other discs 7 Press
121. ly for models equipped with an adaptor Inserting two R6 size AA batteries into the remote payers Dunes Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion 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 Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Make sure that all discs are removed from the system 2 Press CD 3 Hold down and then press CD until LOCK appears 4 Unplug the power cord 758 898 Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation Press I 5 to turn on the unit Press CLOCK TIMER SET Press 149 or p gt repeatedly to set the hour Press ENTER Press 149 or PI repeatedly to set the minute Press ENTER The clock starts working Oy c WN To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 2 Press I or PPI repeatedly to select CLOCK SET then press ENTER 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above Note The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode CD MP3 Play Loading a
122. n name Frequency Clock display for eight seconds Bass level for eight seconds Treble level for eight seconds Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system you can connect optional components Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component Optional digital component To the digital input jack of an optional digital component From the audio output jacks of an optional analog component Optional analog component DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack Use a digital optical cable square not supplied to connect an optional component such as an MD deck to this jack You can then record digital audio from this system Note There is no digital audio output from this jack during playback of MP3 audio tracks E VIDEO MD IN jacks Use audio cords not supplied to connect an optional analog component MD deck or VCR etc to these jacks You can then listen to the sound from the component sjueuoduio jeuondo 256 2698 Listening to audio from a connected component 1 Connect the audio cords See Hooking up optional components on page 25 2 Press VIDEO MD on the unit to switch the function to VIDEO or MD Start playing the connected component Note If the sound is distorted or too loud when VIDEO is selected or you want to switch back to MD repeat the operation described above to swit
123. ne side Select or RELAY to record on both sides 4 Press one of the following buttons to select the desired source to record CD To record from this system s CD player TAPE A B To record from this system s tape deck A TUNER BAND To record from this system s tuner VIDEO MD To record from the optional component connected to the VIDEO MD IN jacks D Press START Deck B stands by for recording REC flashes 6 Press 6 START then start playing the desired source to record Recording starts Other operations To Do this Stop recording Press Pause recording Press amp START on the unit 18 Notes You cannot listen to other sources while recording If TAPE B is selected in step 4 silence is recorded Tips For recording from the tuner If noise is heard while recording from the tuner move the respective antenna to reduce the noise 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 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Generating a more dynamic sound Dynamic Sound Generator X tra Press DSGX on the unit Each time you press the button the display changes as follows DSGX ON DSGX OFF Generating a more attractive sound MP3 BOOSTER You can enjoy a more attractive sound when playing MP3 audio tracks 1 Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedl
124. nized as a CD DA audio disc 598 658 Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures El to El to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories is used for illustration purpose AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Right speaker Left speaker sj X oe oe tjm m Connect the speakers Speakers MHC NXM3 only Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals on the unit and to the terminals on the speakers MHC NXM3 only as shown below Main Unit Connect the FM and AM antennas Set up the AM loop antenna then connect AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords For models with a voltage selector set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage Refer to the print on your system s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings VOLTAGE SELECTOR 1220 240V m 120v va z Saudi Arabian model 120 127 V El Connect 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 plug does not fit the wall socket detach the supplied plug adaptor on
125. ns 9 Press to turn off the system Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 199 or PPI repeatedly until PLAY SELECT appears then press ENTER Change the setting Start over from step 1 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 199 or PPI repeatedly until TIMER OFF appears then press ENTER Cancel the timer Notes You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the play starts about 15 seconds before the preset time Ifthe system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time the Play Timer will not be activated You cannot use the optional component connected to VIDEO MD IN jacks as the sound source for Play Timer 2168 2208 Timer recording radio programs Rec Timer You can record a preset radio station from a specified time To timer record you must first preset the radio station see Presetting radio stations on page 12 and set the clock see Setting the clock on page 8 Use buttons on the remote for the operation 1 Tune in the preset radio station see Listening to a preset station on page 14 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET PLAY SET appears 3 Press 14 or PPI repeatedly to select REC SET then press ENTER
126. o the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station or by manually tuning in the station Listening to a preset station Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner s memory first see Presetting radio stations on page 12 1 Press TUNER BAND or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to tuner 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears in the display 4 Press or or TUNING or on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset station Listening to non preset radio station Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to tuner 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappear from the display 4 Press or or TUNING or on the unit repeatedly to tune in the desired station Note When switching to CD function from tuner a longer time may be required to access the disc In this case set CD POWER ON by CD power manage function page 13 Tips To improve broadcast reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect a commercially available external antenna When an FM stereo program has static noise press FM MODE repeatedly until MONO appears There will be no stereo effect but the reception will improve
127. s on all discs in SHUF Shuffle random order Play 1DISC SHUF The tracks on the disc you Shuffle Play have selected in random order ALBM SHUF The MP3 audio tracks in the Shuffle Play album on the disc you have selected in random order When playing a non MP3 disc Album Shuffle Play performs the same operation as IDISC SHUF Play PGM The tracks on the disc in the Program Play order you want them to be played see Creating your own program on page 11 continued dW dO 968 10 3 Press a on the unit Other operations To Do this Stop play Press Pause Press M Press again to resume play Select a track Press 99 or PPI repeatedly Select an album Press ALBUM or repeatedly of MP3 after step 2 Find a point Keep pressing 44 or gt gt during track playback and release it at the desired point Select a disc in stop mode Press DISC SKIP or DISC 1 5 on the unit Switch to CD function from Press DISC 1 5 on the unit Automatic Source Selection another source Remove a disce Press DISC 1 5 on the unit then press CD amp on the unit You may not be able to search between multiple files Also the time may not be displayed correctly for some files Notes You cannot change the play mode during playback Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configurations suc
128. tedly to select MD or VIDEO page 26 The sound is distorted Set the volume of the connected component lower If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures reset the system as follows 1 Disconnect the power cord 2 Reconnect the power cord 3 Press 1 to turn on the system 4 Press DIMMER and I O on the unit The system is reset to the factory settings You should set the settings you made such as the preset stations clock and timer 2968 3058 Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation CD MP3 No Disc There is no disc in the player OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing bP during playback or pause Push STOP You pressed PLAY MODE during playback Step Full You tried to program 25 or more tracks steps TAPE No Tab You cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the cassette No Tape There is no tape in the tape deck Timer OFF TIME NG The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are set to the same time PUSH SELECT You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation SET CLOCK You tried to select the timer with the clock not set SET TIMER You tried to select the timer with the timer not set Additional Information Precautions On operat
129. the current or the previous or the next track AMS To go forward Press PI during play Each time you press the button the search direction forward and number of tracks being skipped 1 to 9 appear To go back Press 19 during playback Each time you press the button the search direction back and number of tracks being skipped 1 to 9 appear 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 When the system is placed near a television Tips If you select or the deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times When a tape is inserted corresponding forward B gt reverse 798 indicators light For MHC NXMI deck A does not play the reverse side Tape Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape CD TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole CD on a tape You can use TYPE I normal tape The recording level is adjusted automatically Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B 2 Press TAPE to select deck B then press q repeatedly to select recording side And press to stop playback 3 Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly to select to record on one side Select gt or RELAY to record on both sid
130. this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the remote but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names Playable discs You can play back the following discs on this system Other discs cannot be played back List of playable discs Format of discs Disc logo Audio CDs COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO TEXT CD R CD RW COMPACT COMPACT audio data MP3 files DIGITALAUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable oise ReWritable Discs that this system cannot play CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs other than those recorded in the following formats music CD format format that conforms to 1609660 Level 1 Level 2 Joliet or Multi Session A disc that has a non standard shape e g card heart disc with paper or stickers on it A disc that has the adhesive cellophane tape Or a sticker still left on it Data part of CD Extras Data track of Mixed CDs D 1509660 Format The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD ROM There are several specification levels In Level 1 file names must be in the 8 3 format no more than eight characters in the name no more than three characters in the extension MP3 and in capital letters Folder names can be no longer than eight characters There can be no more than eight nested folder levels Level 2 specificat
131. tion Checking the total playing time and titles CD MP3 Press DISPLAY in stop mode Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows When a CD MP3 is in Normal Play mode TOC display or total album number of the disc or total track number of the current album Disc title or volume label or album name Clock display for eight seconds Bass level for eight seconds Treble level for eight seconds 1 TOC Table of Contents displays total number of tracks on the disc and total playing time of the disc 2 For discs with MP3 audio tracks in Normal play or SHUF mode For discs with MP3 audio tracks in ALBM or ALBM SHUF mode For discs with CD TEXT For discs with MP3 audio tracks album titles or volume label may not be displayed depending on the play mode 3 4 5 Depending on the disc some CD TEXT information may not appear When a CD MP3 is in Program Play mode The last track number of the program and the total playing time Total track number of the program for eight seconds Disc title or volume label Clock display for eight seconds Bass level for eight seconds Treble level for eight seconds 0 For discs with CD TEXT 2 For discs with MP3 audio tracks Checking the station name TUNER Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Statio
132. unit repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the station Set another station to the existing preset number To improve tuner reception When tuner reception is poor set CD player power off by CD power manage function CD power is factory set to on Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Press CD 2 Press I to turn off the system 3 Press I while holding CD POWER appears To set CD power on Repeat the procedure above and CD POWER ON appears Notes When CD POWER OFF is selected disc access time is increased You cannot change the setting in Power Saving Mode page 23 To change the AM tuning interval except for European Russian and Saudi Arabian models The AM tuning interval is factory preset to 9 kHz or 10 kHz for some areas To change the AM tuning interval tune in any AM station first then turn off the system While holding press 1 on the unit When you change the interval all the AM preset stations are erased To reset the interval repeat the same procedure Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode page 23 Tips The preset stations are retained for about half a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs To improve broadcast reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect a commercially available external antenna JOUNL 13 14 Listening t
133. y to switch the function to CD 2 Hold DSGX on the unit for 2 seconds Each time you hold the button for 2 seconds the display changes as follows BOOSTER ON gt BOOSTER OFF Adjusting the bass and treble You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more powerful sound 1 Press EQ repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE Each time you press the button the display changes as follows BASS gt TREBLE 2 Press 149 or PI repeatedly to adjust the level while BASS or TREBLE appears To adjust the bass on the unit Turn BASS control To adjust the treble on the unit Turn TREBLE control continued jueunsn py punos 19 2098 To exit the bass and treble settings If you do not perform any operations for 4 seconds the display automatically returns to the original display Timer Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time so that you can fall asleep to music Press SLEEP Each time you press the button the minute display the turn off time changes cyclically as follows AUTO 90min 80min gt 10min OFF The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after the current disc or tape finishes playing Other operations To Press Check the SLEEP once remaining time Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the to turn off time you want Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedl
134. y until OFF Timer Function appears You cannot check the remaining time if you select AUTO Tip You can use the Sleep Timer even if you have not set the clock Waking up to music Play Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time Make sure you have set the clock see Setting the clock on page 8 Use buttons on the remote for the operation 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play CD Load a disc To start from a specific track make a program see Creating your own program on page 11 Tape Load a tape see Playing a tape on page 16 Tuner Tune in the preset radio station see Listening to the radio on page 14 2 Press VOLUME to adjust the volume Press CLOCK TIMER SET Press 149 or p gt repeatedly to select PLAY SET then press ENTER ON appears and the hour indication flashes 5 Set the time to start playing Press 19 or PPI repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press k or PPI repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER 6 Set the time to stop playing following the same procedure as step 5 7 Press 149 gt gt I repeatedly until the desired sound source appears Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows D oen 1 TAPE PLAY 8 Press ENTER The start time the stop time and the sound source appear in turn then the original display retur
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