Sony MHC-BX3 User's Manual
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1. 4 1 Shuttle continued Step 3 Presetting radio stations continued 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press and hold or or TUNING on the remote until the frequency indication starts to change then release Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in TUNED and STEREO for a stereo program appear I wat STEREO TUNED 3 Press TUNER MEMORY A preset number appears in the display The stations are stored from preset number 1 Preset number STEREO TUNED G Press ENTER The station is stored 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations To tune in a station with a weak signal Press or or TUNING on the remote repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually To set another station to an existing preset number Start over from step 1 After step 3 turn the shuttle until it clicks to select the preset number where you want to store the other station You can preset a new station in the selected preset number To erase a preset station 1 Press and hold TUNER MEMORY until a preset number appears in the display 2 Turn the 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 3 Press2. SPECTRUM gt Press SPECTRUM Every time you press the button the display changes as follows m gt SPECTRUM 1 v SPECTRUM 2 v SPECTRUM 3 v IMAGE PATTERN v L SPECTRUM OFF The display slightly dims Selecting surround effect You can enjoy surround effect VO Power SURROUND gt Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the surround effect you desire Every time you press the button the display changes as follows SURROUND ON SURROUND t SURROUND OFF off Note When you choose other sound effect the surround effect will be canceled Adjusting the graphic equalizer You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges Before operation first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound VO Power 2 3 EE E A 1 5 1 Press EQ EDIT 2 Press lt or gt on the controller repeatedly to select a frequency band Frequency band vette hai TT aa e Iia 4 Ea E a S qm is r m r 4 continued 29 Adjusting the graphic equalizer con
3. Notes e You cannot switch from MD to VIDEO or from VIDEO to MD when the system is in the Power Saving Mode see page 9 e To return to MD press 1 while pressing MD VIDEO again when the power is turned off e When you connect a VIDEO CD deck set to MD 39 Connecting external antennas Connect the external antenna to improve the reception Refer to the instructions of each component FM antenna Connect the optional FM external antenna You can also use the TV antenna instead Jack type 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Jack type IEC standard socket connector not supplied 6 m Co 5a N AXIAL y ing 3 AM 40 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 Insulated wire not supplied Jack type Insulated wire not supplied Additional Information Precautions On operating 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 e 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 e Unplug the system from the wall outlet m
4. Forward indicator ra i Are M Reverse indicator Tape presence indicator Relay Play always follows the following sequence m gt Deck A front side Deck A reverse side 4 Deck B reverse side Deck B front side To Do this Stop playback Press W Pause Press Ill Press again to resume playback Turn the shuttle clockwise until it clicks while playing the front side or counterclockwise until it clicks while playing the reverse side or press gt gt or lt 1 on the remote Turn the shuttle counterclockwise until it clicks while playing the front side or clockwise until it clicks while playing the reverse side or press lt lt or DP on the remote Fast forward Rewind Press amp Turn VOLUME or press VOL on the remote Remove the cassette Adjust the volume Searching for the beginning of a track AMS During playback press K lt or PPI 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 rl il ee ee See tot fT TAE T OCE M AMS Automatic Music Sensor Tip When no tapes are inserted all the indicators light When a tape tapes is are inserted corresponding presence and forward reverse indicators light Notes e The deck
5. To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes as follows Station name v Frequency v Program type Clock display v Effect status If the RDS broadcast is not received the station name and program type may not appear in the display Locating a station by program type PTY You can locate a station you want by selecting a program type The unit tunes in the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner s preset memory VO Power 1 continued 31 32 Using the Radio Data System RDS continued 1 Press PTY DIRECTION while listening to the radio 2 Turn the shuttle until it clicks to select the program type you want See the List of program types section below 3 Press ENTER The unit starts searching the preset RDS stations SEARCH and the selected program type are shown alternately in the display When the tuner receives a program the preset station number flashes 4 Turn the shuttle until it clicks to display the preset station number you desire 5 Press ENTER while the preset station number is flashing To cancel PTY search Press PTY DIRECTION again List of program types PTY NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current n
6. To the digital input jack of the MD deck Connecting an MD deck for listening to music Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck press MD VIDEO To the audio output of the MD deck gt Tip When you connect a Sony MD deck you can use the MD 11 and O buttons on this unit s remote to perform play pause and stop operations Note If you cannot select MD when you press MD VIDEO press 1 while pressing MD VIDEO when the power is turned off VIDEO will be switched to MD To return to VIDEO do the same procedure However you cannot switch from MD to VIDEO or from VIDEO to MD when the system is in the Power Saving Mode see page 9 Connecting a VCR By connecting the audio output jacks of your VCR to the MD VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks using an optional audio cable you can enjoy video playback in powerful stereo sound Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors To listen to the sound of the connected VCR hold down MD VIDEO and press 1 when the power is turned off This switches the MD function to VIDEO Once you enable the VIDEO function just press MD VIDEO To the audio output of the video deck
7. e Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections e There is no audio output during timer recording There is severe hum or noise e A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR The sound from the connected source is distorted e If VIDEO appears in the display when you press MD VIDEO switch the display to MD see Note Connecting audio components on page 39 0 00 or 12 00 AM flashes in the display e A power interruption occurred Set the clock and timer settings again The timer does not function e Set the clock correctly DAILY 1 DAILY 2 and REC do not appear when you press CLOCK TIMER SET e Set the timer correctly e Set the clock The remote does not function e There is an obstacle between the remote and the system e The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system s sensor e The batteries have run down Replace the batteries Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume e Check the speaker connection and speaker placement Sound lacks bass e Check that the speaker s and jacks are connected correctly CD Player The CD tray does not close The CD is not placed properly The CD will not play e Th
8. permanently on page 41 e The tape has reeled to the end The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level e The heads are dirty Clean them see Cleaning the tape heads on page 42 e The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 42 The tape does not erase completely e The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 42 There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out e The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty Clean them see Cleaning the tape heads on page 42 Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased e The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 42 After pressing lt A gt or 4 there isa mechanical noise EJECT appears in the display and the unit enters standby mode automatically e The cassette tape was not inserted correctly Eject the tape and turn the power back on Tuner There is severe hum or noise TUNED or STEREO flashes in the display e Adjust the antenna e The signal strength is too weak Connect the external antenna A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo e Press STEREO MONO so that STEREO appears If other troubles not described above occur reset the system as follows 1 Unplu
9. the sound 27 the volume 11 14 16 Antennas 5 40 Batteries 6 ikea CD player 10 12 18 22 CD Synchro Recording 12 Clock setting 6 Connecting 4 6 38 40 Daily timer 36 Display 18 Flash 26 High speed Dubbing 17 Hooking up optional components 38 40 the antennas 5 40 the power 5 the system 4 Sony Corporation Karaoke 33 L M o N a Normal Play 10 Playing aCD 10 a preset station 13 atape 15 tracks in random order Shuffle Play 20 tracks in the desired order Program Play 21 tracks repeatedly Repeat Play 19 Presetting radio stations 7 Preset tuning 13 Program Edit 24 Program Play 21 Protecting recordings 41 PTY 31 Radio Data System 31 Radio stations presetting 7 tuning in 13 Recording aCD 12 a radio program 14 timer recording 37 Repeat Play 19 Resetting the system 44 Printed in Malaysia Saving recordings 41 Selecting the audio emphasis 27 Setting the time 6 Shuffle Play 20 Sleep Timer 35 Sound adjustment 27 29 Speakers 4 Station name 31 T U V W X Y Z Tape Select Edit 25 Timer falling asleep to music timer recording 37 waking up to music 36 Troubleshooting 42 44 Tuner 7 13 31 33 Tuning interval 9
10. 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 the European and Middle Eastern models The AM tuning interval is factory preset to 9 kHz 10 kHz in some areas To switch the AM tuning interval tune in any AM station first then turn off the power While holding down ENTER turn the power back on When you change the interval AM preset stations are erased To switch back to the original interval repeat the same procedure Tip The preset stations are retained for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or a power failure occurs Saving the power in standby mode MHC BX3 only You can lower the power consumption to a minimum Power Saving Mode and save energy in the standby mode Vo Power DISPLAY gt Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the power is off Every time you press the button the system switches as follows gt Demonstration gt Clock Power Saving Mode e The system is turned on off by pressing O Tips e 1 indicator and timer indicator when the timer is set light even in the Power Saving Mode e The timer functions in the Power Saving Mode Note You cannot set the time in the Power Sa
11. by pressing TUNER BAND Automatic Source Selection e 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 e To improve broadcast reception adjust 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 l nei 3 5 246 1 1 Press amp and insert a recordable tape into deck B With the side you want to record facing forward 2 Press TUNER BAND to select the band you want 3 Turn the shuttle until it clicks to tune in a preset station Turn counter Turn clockwise clockwise for for higher lower preset preset numbers numbers Preset number Frequency STEREO TUNED 4 Press REC PAUSE START Deck B stands by for recording 5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select amp to record on one side Select or RELAY to record on both sides Press REC PAUSE START Recording starts To stop recording Press W Tips e If you want to record from the reverse side press TAPE A B repeatedly to select deck B after step 1 Press lt 10 gt to start playback of the reverse side then press W where y
12. or DDI repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER The hour indication flashes again 5 Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure The start time followed by the stop time the preset radio station to be recorded e g TUNER FM 5 appear then the original display appears 6 Insert a recordable tape 7 Turn off the power When the recording starts the volume level is set to the minimum To check the setting Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT and press KK or DEI repeatedly to select REC then press ENTER To change the setting start over from step 1 To cancel the timer operation Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT and press KK or gt repeatedly to select TIMER OFF then press ENTER Notes e If the power is on at the preset time the recording will not be made e You cannot set the timer if the starting time and stopping time are the same e When you use the Sleep Timer Timer recording will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off e You cannot activate Timer recording and Daily Timer at the same time Optional components Connecting audio components Select one of the following connections depending on the component to be connected and method of connecting Refer to the instructions of each component Connecting an MD deck for digital recording You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting an optional optical cable
13. stops at the end of the reverse side 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 7 Vd Power v MONO 1 VOLUME 2 TUNING PRESET TUNER BAND VOL 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Turn the shuttle until it clicks or press PRESET on the remote to tune in the desired preset station Turn counter Turn clockwise clockwise or press PRESET or press PRESET on the remote on the remote for for higher lower preset preset numbers numbers Preset number Frequency STEREO TUNED When only one station is preset ONE PRESET appears in the display continued suo edo diseg 13 14 Listening to the radio continued To Do this Turn off the radio Press 1 0 Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME or press VOL on the remote 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 e You can switch from another source to the radio just
14. 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 530 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz AM loop antenna External antenna terminal Other models Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Speaker SS BX3 for MHC BX3 SS DX3 for MHC DX3 SS DX3B for MHC DX3 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 215 x 325 x 275 mm Mass Approx 4 kg net per speaker 2 way bass reflex type 15 cm cone type 10 cm cone type General Power requirements North American model European model Australian model Mexican model Other models Power consumption U S A model MHC BX3 Canadian model MHC BX3 European model MHC BX3 Other models MHC Dx3 Dimensions w h d MHC BX3 DxX3 Mass U S A model MHC BX3 Canadian model MHC BX3 European model MHC BX3 Other models MHC DX3 Supplied accessories 120 V AC 60 Hz 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 120 V AC 60 Hz 120 V 220 V or 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector 140 watts 130 watts 130 watts 170 watts Approx 280 x 325 x 403 mm Approx 7 8 kg Approx 7 8 kg Approx 7 9 kg Approx 8 9 kg AM loop antenna 1 Remote Commander 1 Batteries 2 FM lead antenna 1 Front speaker pads 8 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 47 Index Adjusting the graphic equalizer 29
15. CTRIC 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 FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN NORTH AMERICA ENERGY STAR is a U S registered Lo mark Enerji Asan ENERGY STAR partner _ Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the eG ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency AA46 Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1 Hooking up the system 4 Step 2 Setting the time scee 6 Step 3 Presetting radio stations 7 Saving the power in standby mode 9 Basic Operations Playing ACV an seis onena 10 Recording a CD ccb cevesnssedesensetecncrsctatse 12 Listening to the radio cccceeeeee 13 Recording from the radio 000 14 Playing a tape oii2 2 f cicocicetsetccnat nii Recording from a tape The CD Player Using the CD display cccccsenen 18 Playing the CD tracks repeatedly 19 Playing the CD tracks in random order nites Eesha EE E E EERE 20 Programming the CD tracks 21 The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually 23 Recording a CD by specifying track Order ioin aisa elier iasi riete 24 DJ Effects Looping part of a CD ccesececeeeeeee 26 Flashing part of a CD uu 26 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound cseccseeeeteees 27 Selecting the audio empha
16. ONES jack No sound will come from the speakers Selecting the audio emphasis The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristic according to the type of music you are listening to Selecting the effect from the music menu ic Ca Controller m 0000 2005 Om 9 O O 0 0 0 O ON OFF F MENU continued 27 Selecting the audio emphasis continued gt Press lt or P on the controller or MENU on the remote to select the preset you desire The preset name appears in the display See the chart Music menu options To select USER FILE Press A on the controller To cancel the effect Press on the controller or ON OFF on the remote repeatedly so that EFFECT OFF appears in the display Music menu options SURROUND appears if you select an effect with surround effects Effect For ROCK Standard music sources POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL ORIENTAL ACTION Soundtracks and special DRAMA listening situations SF GAME USER FILE See page 29 Tip Refer to the illustration to use the controller Put your finger in the hollow and move in the direction you want A V lt P t Changing the spectrum analyzer display You can enjoy changing the display while listening to the music VO Power
17. REC PAUSE START in step 3 and before pressing again in step 5 23 Recording a CD by 1 specifying track order Program Edit 2 Place a CD and insert a recordable tape into deck B Press CD You can record tracks from all the CDs in the 3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until order you want When programming make PGM appears in the display sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape 4 power a 4851 3 11 7 i 5 Press one of the DISC 1 3 buttons to select a CD To program all the tracks on a CD at once proceed to step 6 while AL appears in the display Press k or PI until the desired track appears in the display Total playing time Discnumber including selected track Track number 2612101 6 0 0o CHECK 0 0 9 010 24 Press ENTER The track is programmed The program step number appears followed by the total playing time To program additional tracks to be recorded on side A repeat steps 4 to 6 Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same disc 8 Press H to insert a pause at the end of side A P appears in the display and the total playing time resets to 0 00 in the display 9 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks from the same d
18. S O N Y 3 868 163 13 2 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 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO TEXT M HC BX3 DX3 2000 Sony Corporation 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 asa CLASS 1 LASER product The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 instr
19. The CD SYNC HI DUB button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily You can use TYPE I normal tape DISC SKIP EX CHANGE V0 Power a gt 3 5 2641 1 Press amp and insert a recordable tape into deck B With the side you want to record facing forward 2 Press CD 3 Press amp OPEN CLOSE and place a CD Then press amp 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 Place with the label side up When you play a CD single 8 cm CD 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 indicator on REC PAUSE START flashes 5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side Select or RELAY to record on both sides 6 Press REC PAUSE START Recording starts To stop recording Press W Tips e If you want to record from the reverse side press TAPE A B repeatedly to select deck B after step 1 Press lt 10 gt to start playback of the reverse side then press W where you want to start recording The reverse indicator of deck B lights see page 16 e When you record on both sides be sure to start from the front side If you start from the reverse side recording
20. Tips e If acoustic feedback howling occurs move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone e If you want to record your voice through the microphone only you can do so by selecting the CD function and not playing a CD e When high level sound signals are input the unit automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal Auto Level Control function Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time so you can fall sleep to music You can preset the time to be turned off in 10 minutes increments SLEEP oo0 O gt Press SLEEP Every time you press the button the minute display the turn off time changes as follows AUTO gt 90 80 70 gt 10 OFF gt AUTO When you choose AUTO The power turns off when the current CD or tape finishes playback for up to 100 minutes To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once To change the time to turn off Press SLEEP repeatedly until the time you want appears To cancel the Sleep Timer function Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears 35 36 Waking up to music Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day Make sure you have set the clock see Step 2 Setting the time on page 6 3 CLOCK TIMER SELECT 4 5 7 1 Prepare the music so
21. ains if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component unplug the stereo system and have the component checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop On placement e Place the stereo system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the stereo system e Do not place the unit in an inclined position e Do not place the unit in locations where it is Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating Subject to direct sunlight On operation e If the stereo 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 CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates e When you move the system take out any discs If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system please consult your nearest Sony dealer Notes on CDs e Before playing clean the CD with a cleaning cloth Wipe the CD from the center out Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs e Do no
22. appears in the display 4 Press Kd or PPI until the desired track appears in the display Total playing time Disc number induding selected track Track number 5 Press ENTER The track is programmed The program step number appears followed by the total playing time 6 To program additional tracks repeat steps 3 to 5 Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same disc 7 Press TIC All the tracks play in the order you selected continued 21 22 Programming the CD tracks continued To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PGM or SHUFFLE disappears from the display To Press Check the CHECK on the remote program repeatedly After the last track CHECK END appears Clear a track from CLEAR on the remote in the end stop mode Clear a specific CHECK on the remote track repeatedly until the number of the track to be erased appears then press CLEAR Add a track to the program in stop mode 1 Select the disc tray with a DISC 1 3 button 2 Select the track by pressing keq gt gt 3 Press ENTER Clear the entire program E once in stop mode or twice during playback Tips The program you made remains in the system s memory even after it has been played back Press CD then press lt JE gt to play the same program again e If appears instead of the total playing time during
23. create original recordings Soo 0 Q MENU FLASH gt Press and hold LOOP on the remote during playback at the point you want to start the Loop function and release to resume normal play To adjust the loop length Press MENU on the remote while pressing LOOP to select different loop lengths LOOP 1 20 gt Press and hold FLASH on the remote during playback at the point you want to start the Flash function and release to resume normal play To adjust the flash length Press MENU on the remote while pressing FLASH to select different flash lengths FLASH 1 20 To use LOOP and FLASH together Press and hold both LOOP and FLASH at the same time Note The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted during this operation Adjust the loop and flash lengths independently beforehand if necessary Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass create a more powerful sound and listen with headphones Vo Power GROOVE PHONES For a powerful sound GROOVE Press GROOVE The volume switches to power mode the equalizer curve changes and the GROOVE button lights Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume To listen through the headphones Connect the headphones to PH
24. e CD is not lying flat in the disc tray e The CD is dirty e The CD is inserted label side down e Moisture condensation has built up Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates Play does not start from the first track e The player is in program or shuffle mode Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PGM or SHUFFLE disappear There is acoustic feedback e Decrease the volume level e Move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone The color irregularity on a TV screen persists e 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 PROTECT and PUSH POWER appear alternately e A strong signal was input Press I Q to turn off the power leave the system turned off for a while then press I O again to turn on the power If PROTECT and PUSH POWER appear alternately even after the power is turned on again press I to turn off the power and check the speaker cord OVER is displayed e You have reached the end of the CD Turn the shuttle counterclockwise until it clicks and hold continued 43 44 Troubleshooting continued Tape Deck The tape does not record e No tape in the cassette holder e The tab has been removed from the cassette see To save a tape
25. e tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order Vv Power 3 e 2 DISC 1 3 1 Shuttle 1 Press CD then place a CD 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until SHUFFLE 1 DISC or SHUFFLE ALL DISCS appears in the display SHUFFLE ALL DISCS shuffles all the CDs in the player SHUFFLE 1 DISC shuffles tracks on the CD whose disc pointer indicator is lit 3 Press lt I gt All the tracks play in random order To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until SHUFFLE or PGM disappears from the display The tracks continue playing in their original order To select a desired CD Press DISC 1 3 Tips e You can start Shuffle Play during Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly to select SHUFFLE e To skip a track press PPI Programming the CD tracks Program Play You can make a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played Vv Power 4a7 4 2 CD CHECK CLEAR 1 Press CD then place a CD 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PGM appears in the display 3 Press one of the DISC 1 3 buttons to select a CD To program all the tracks on a CD at once proceed to step 5 while AL
26. ect KARAOKE PON e During KARAOKE PON equalizer and surround settings cannot be changed e If you press lt A on the controller or ON OFF or MENU on the remote or recall a sound effect the karaoke mode is canceled e The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as the singer s voice when the sound is recorded in monaural e The singer s voice may not be reduced when only a few instruments are playing a duet is being played the source has strong echoes or chorus the singer s voice deviates from the center the voice on the source is singing in high soprano or tenor Mixing and recording sounds Vo Power E 6 4 2 3 5 1 1 Do the procedure for singing along steps 1 through 5 on pages 33 and 34 Then insert a tape in deck B 2 Press the function button of the source you want to record e g CD When you want to record from TAPE A press TAPE A B repeatedly until TAPE A is selected 3 Press REC PAUSE START Deck B stands by for recording The indicator on REC PAUSE START flashes 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side Select or RELAY to record on both sides 5 Press REC PAUSE START Recording starts 6 Press lt C gt to start playing the source to be recorded Start singing along with the music To stop recording Press W
27. ews INFO Programs about consumer affairs medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs such as how to programs and advice DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences VARIED Programs containing celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy listening middle of the road music LIGHT M Classical music such as instrumental vocal and choral works CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music such as rhythm and blues and reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading etc CHILDREN Programs for young SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them RELIGION Programs of religious contents PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located TP TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region OLDIES Progra
28. g the power cord 2 Plug the power cord back in 3 Press W ENTER and I at the same time 4 Press 1 to turn on the power The system is reset to the factory settings All the settings you made such as the preset stations clock and timer are cleared You should set them again Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS MHC BX3 U S A model only POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION with 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 10 000 Hz rates 75 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Canadian model MHC BX3 Continuous RMS power output reference 60 60 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Total harmonic distortion less than 0 07 6 ohms at 1 kHz 35 W European model MHC BX3 DIN power output rated 45 45 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 60 60 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 150 150 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Other model MHC DX3 The following measured at AC 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output rated 75 75 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 100 100 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Inputs MD VIDEO IN phono jacks MIC mini jack Outputs PHONES stereo mini jack SPEAKER MHC BX3 MHC Dx3 CD player section System Laser Laser ou
29. isc or steps 4 to 6 for tracks from another disc to program the remaining tracks to be recorded on side B 10 Press CD SYNC HI DUB Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback The indicator on REC PAUSE START flashes 11 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side Select or RELAY to record on both sides 12 Press REC PAUSE START Recording starts To stop recording Press W To check the order Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly After the last track CHECK END appears To cancel Program Edit Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PGM or SHUFFLE disappears from the display Selecting tape length automatically Tape Select Edit You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD Note that you cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing over 20 tracks 1 Place a CD 2 Press CD 3 Press EDIT once so that EDIT flashes The required tape length for the currently selected CD appears followed by the total playing time for side A and side B respectively 25 26 Looping part of a CD Loop With the Loop function you can repeat part of a CD during playback This lets you create original recordings OO0eOO 0000 ooo d MENU 0 ol 0 Flashing part of a CD Flash With the Flash function you can flash the CD sound during playback This lets you
30. ms featuring oldies music FOLK M Folk Music Programs DOCUMENT Investigative features TEST Test signal for emergency broadcasts ALARM Emergency broadcasts NONE Any programming not defined above Note NO PTY appears when the program type you select is not currently being broadcast Singing along Karaoke MHC DX3 only You can sing along by turning down the singer s voice You need to connect an optional microphone V4 Power VOLUME 2 15 2 3 T Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone control level 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC 3 Press KARAOKE PON repeatedly to obtain the karaoke effect you desire Every time you press the button the display changes as follows KARAOKE PON Effect status before entering KARAOKE PON mode KARAOKE PON is canceled The indicator appears in the display when the karaoke mode is activated continued 33 34 Singing along Karaoke continued 4 Start playing the music and adjust the volume 5 Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL When you are done Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC then press KARAOKE PON repeatedly until N disappears Notes e With some songs vocals may not be canceled when you sel
31. o cancel the timer operation Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT and press KK or PDI repeatedly to select TIMER OFF then press ENTER Tip The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time Notes e You cannot activate DAILY 1 and DAILY 2 Timer at the same time e You cannot set the timer if the starting time and stopping time are the same e When you use the Sleep Timer Daily Timer will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off e You cannot activate Daily Timer and Timer recording at the same time Timer recording radio programs You can record a preset radio station from a specified time To timer record you must preset the radio station see Step 3 Presetting radio stations on page 7 and set the clock see Step 2 Setting the time on page 6 beforehand CLOCK TIMER SELECT 3 4 5 1 Tune in the preset radio station see Listening to the radio on page 13 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET SET DAILY 1 appears 3 Press K lt or DDI repeatedly to select REC then press ENTER ON appears and the hour indication flashes in the display mnt ky z a m i Ltd p Ll g T f ig continued 37 38 Timer recording radio programs continued 4 Set the time to start recording Press KK or DDI repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication starts flashing 4 i nglel Py 1 l gt Press KK
32. o go back until it clicks and hold or press and hold down D gt or lt K on the remote Release it when you find the desired point Select a CD Press a DISC 1 3 button or in stop mode DISC SKIP EX CHANGE or D SKIP on the remote Play only the Press PLAY MODE CD you have repeatedly until CONTINUE selected 1 DISC or SHUFFLE 1 DISC appears Play all CDs Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until CONTINUE ALL DISCS or SHUFFLE ALL DISCS appears Remove the CD Press amp OPEN CLOSE Exchange other Press DISC SKIP CDs while EX CHANGE playing Adjust the Turn VOLUME or press VOL volume on the remote Tips e You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing one of the DISC 1 3 buttons Automatic Source Selection e If there is no CD in the player CD NO DISC appears in the display e 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 read by the unit the disc presence indicator may light even though there is no disc on the tray suoijzeiedo diseg 11 Recording a CD CD Synchro Recording
33. or a long period of time remove the batteries to prevent possible damage from battery leakage When carrying this system Make sure that all discs are removed from the unit To protect the CD mechanism hold down CD and press 1 while the power is on LOCK appears in the display and the power is turned off Step 2 Setting the time You must set the time before using the timer functions The clock uses a 24 hour system on the European model and a 12 hour system on other models The 24 hour system is used for illustration purposes T Press CLOCK TIMER SET The hour indication flashes 2 Press Ke or PPI repeatedly to set the hour 3 Press ENTER The minute indication flashes gi har rf Fu gt 7 4 4 Press Kd or DPI repeatedly to set the minute 5 press ENTER The clock starts working Tip If you make a mistake start over from step 1 To change the time The previous explanation shows 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 kK or PPI 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 Step 3 Presetting radio stations You can preset a total of 30 preset stations 20 for FM and 10 for AM l Pa 2 3
34. ou want to start recording The reverse indicator of deck B lights see page 16 e 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 e To record non preset stations use and in step 3 to tune in the desired station manually e 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 K lt PP I to quickly search for songs you want to hear AMS function To select either deck A or B press TAPE A B repeatedly AMS Automatic Music Sensor VO 4 Shuttle Power u 3 g Q A e ke Ed z e gt v 2 VOLUME 2 lt gt Oo KK gt lt KI b gt TAPE A B VOL H continued 15 16 Playing a tape continued 1 Press TAPE A B To select deck A or B press TAPE A B repeatedly 2 Press amp 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 to play one side Select C to play both sides To play both decks in succession select RELAY Relay Play 4 Press TIC Press lt JC gt again to play the reverse side The tape starts playing
35. programming this means you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20 the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually You can record from CD tape or radio as you like For example you can record just the songs you want or record from the middle of the tape a 6 4 P s 2 3 5 1 T insert a recordable tape into deck B 2 Press the function button of the source you want to record e g CD When you want to record from TAPE A press TAPE A B repeatedly until TAPE A is selected 3 Press REC PAUSE START Deck B stands by for recording The indicator on REC PAUSE START flashes 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side Select or RELAY to record on both sides 5 press REC PAUSE START Recording starts 6 Press lt I to start playing the source to be recorded To Press Stop recording E REC PAUSE START Pause recording Tips e If you want to record from the reverse side press TAPE A B repeatedly to select deck B after step 1 Press lt 10 gt to start playback of the reverse side then press W where you want to start recording The reverse indicator of deck B lights see page 16 e When recording from a CD you can use K or PP to select tracks during rec pause mode after pressing
36. re connecting it Jack type Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AM loop antenna Jack type Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AM loop Ce For models with a voltage selector set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage VOLTAGE SELECTOR 230 240V tl 120V 220V El Connect the power cord to a wall outlet The demonstration appears in the display When you press I the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends If the supplied adapter on the plug does not fit your wall outlet detach it from the plug only for models equipped with an adapter To connect optional components See page 38 To deactivate the demonstration When you set the time Step 2 Setting the time on page 6 the demonstration is deactivated To activate deactivate the demonstration again press DISPLAY once MHC DX3 or twice MHC BX3 while the system is off continued Step 1 Hooking up the system continued 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 Inserting two size AA R6 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 f
37. rses independently If you select RELAY the tapes in both decks reverse together suoijeiedo diseg 17 18 The CD Player Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or the entire CD When a CD TEXT disc is loaded you can check the information stored on the disc such as the disc titles or artist names When the unit detects CD TEXT discs the CD TEXT indication appears in the display V0 Power DISPLAY gt Press DISPLAY Each time you press the button during normal playback or in the stop mode the display changes as follows During normal playback m gt Playing time of the current track v Remaining time of the current track v Remaining time of current CD 1 DISC mode or display ALL DISCS mode 4 Title name of the current track v Clock display for eight seconds v L_ Effect status In the stop mode During Program Play mode when there is a program m gt The last track number of the program and the total playing time v Total number of programmed tracks for eight seconds v Title name and the artist name of the CD Clock display for eight seconds v Effect status In other conditions m gt Total number of tracks and total playing time 4 Title name and the artist name of the CD v Clock displa
38. ructions of the cleaning cassette Demagnetizing the tape heads Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using this stereo system use the following check list First check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven t turned on the power demonstration mode e Press DISPLAY once MHC DX3 or twice MHC BX3 when the power is turned off The demonstration disappears The demonstration mode appears automatically the first time you plug in the power cord or if there is a power outage lasting longer than half a day The clock setting radio presetting timer is canceled e The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs longer than half a day Redo the following Step 2 Setting the time on page 6 Step 3 Presetting radio stations on page 7 If you have set the timer also redo Waking up to music on page 36 and Timer recording radio programs on page 37 There is no sound e Turn VOLUME clockwise e The headphones are connected
39. sis 27 Changing the spectrum analyzer display iero eae 28 Selecting surround effect 29 Adjusting the graphic equalizer 29 Other Features Using the Radio Data System RDS 31 Singing along Karaoke Falling asleep to MUSIC ccceeeees Waking up to MUSIC cece Timer recording radio programs 37 Optional components Connecting audio components 38 Connecting a VCR w cccccsceeeeeteeeeeseees 39 Connecting external antennas 40 Additional Information PLreCAUtiONS eesrinnal 41 Troubleshooting cccccseeeeseeesteees 42 SpecificatiOnS is susen 45 INdeX ceacauer oneness Back cover European model only Getting Started Step 1 Hooking up the system Follow steps through EJ of the following procedure to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories FM antenna Front speaker Right Connect the speakers Connect the speaker cords of the front speakers to the SPEAKER jacks as below Insert only the stripped portion Red Solid Black Stripe AM loop antenna G Front speaker Left Notes Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise The type of speakers supplied vary according to the model you purchased see Specifications on page 45 Connect the FM AM antennas Set the AM loop antenna up befo
40. stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times e 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 Recording from a tape High speed Dubbing You can use TYPE I normal tape VO Power 4 2 15 32 1 Press TAPE A B 2 Press amp and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a recordable tape in deck B With the side you want to play record facing forward 3 Press CD SYNC HI DUB Deck B stands by for recording 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side Select or RELAY to record on both sides 5 press REC PAUSE START Dubbing starts To stop dubbing Press W Tips e When you dub on both sides start recording from the front side If you record from the reverse side recording stops at the end of the reverse side e If you set DIRECTION to C gt when the tapes you use have different lengths the tape in each deck reve
41. t expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated oOo i oO w k 1o Tab of side B Tab of side A Side A Break off the cassette tab of ide A If you later want to reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape D continued 41 42 Precautions continued Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape Otherwise the tape may get 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 etc frequently The tape may get entangled in the tape deck Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use When the tape heads become dirty the sound is distorted there is a decrease in sound level the sound drops out the tape does not erase completely the tape does not record Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape Use separately sold dry type or wet type cleaning cassette For details refer to the inst
42. tinued 3 Press A or V on the controller to adjust the level 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 5 Press ENTER when finished This setting is automatically stored as USER FILE Tips e If you want to select the previously adjusted equalizer settings USER FILE press A on the controller When using the remote press ON OFF to activate the equalizer effect and press MENU repeatedly until USER FILE appears in the display e To use the controller see page 28 30 Other Features 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 This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name display and location of stations by program type RDS is available only on FM stations Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength 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 gt 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
43. tput voltage 450 250 mV impedance 47 kilohms sensitivity 1 mV impedance 10 kilohms accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser A 780 nm Emission duration continuous Max 44 6 wW This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick up Block with 7 mm aperture Wavelength 780 790 nm Frequency response 2 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB Signal to noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Square optical connector jack rear panel 6 Wavelength Output Level 60 nm 18 dBm continued 45 46 Specifications continued Tape player section Recording system Frequency response 4 track 2 channel stereo 40 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I cassette 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN Wow and flutter Tuner section FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 87 5 108 0 MHz FM lead antenna 75 ohm unbalanced 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range Pan American models 530 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz European and Middle Eastern models 531 1 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 531 1
44. uctions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELE
45. urce you want to play e CD Insert a CD To start from a specific track make a program see Programming the CD tracks on page 21 e Tape Insert a tape with the side you want to play facing forward e Radio Tune in the preset station you want see Listening to the radio on page 13 2 Adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK TIMER SET SET DAILY 1 appears 4 Press KK or PEI repeatedly to select DAILY 1 or 2 then press ENTER ON appears and the hour indication flashes in the display Aa X lt gt T Set the time to start playback Press KK or DDI repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication starts flashing Press KK or DDI repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER The hour indication flashes again Set the time to stop playback following the above procedure Press KK or PI repeatedly until the music source you want appears The indication changes as follows m gt TUNER gt CD PLAY e TAPE PLAY __ 8 Press ENTER The type of timer DAILY 1 or DAILY 2 followed by the start time stop time and the music source appear then the original display appears 9 Turn off the power To check the setting Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT and press KK or PEI repeatedly to select the respective mode DAILY 1 or DAILY 2 then press ENTER To change the setting start over from step 1 T
46. ving Mode To cancel the Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY once to show the demonstration twice to show the clock display Basic Operations Playing a CD Normal Play You can play up to three CDs in a row DISC SKIP EX CHANGE lt A gt VO Power TI PLAY MODE VOLUME HARA VOL 10 Shuttle T Press amp OPEN CLOSE and place a CD on the disc tray If a disc is not placed properly it will not be recognized Place with the label side up When you play a CD single 8 cm CD place it on the inner circle of the tray To insert a second and third disc press DISC SKIP EX CHANGE to rotate the disc tray 2 Press one of the DISC 1 3 buttons The disc tray closes and playback starts If you press lt JE gt 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 Track number Playing time indicator m 4 C ee I Disc presence Disc tray number indicator To Do this Stop playback Press W Pause Press Il Press again to resume playback Select a track During play or pause press PPI to go forward or Ke to go back Find a point in a track Turn the shuttle clockwise to go forward or counterclockwise t
47. y for eight seconds v Effect status With CD TEXT discs only certain characters cannot be displayed Depending on the disc some CD TEXT information may not appear Playing the CD tracks repeatedly Repeat Play This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in Normal Play Shuffle Play and Program Play VO Power REPEAT gt Press REPEAT during playback until REPEAT appears in the display Repeat Play starts Do the following procedure to change the repeat mode Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until CONTINUE 1 DISC or SHUFFLE 1 DISC To repeat All the tracks on the current CD up to five times appears in the display All the tracks on PLAY MODE repeatedly all CDs up to five until CONTINUE ALL times DISCS appears in the display Only one track REPEAT repeatedly until REPEAT 1 appears in the display while playing the track you want to repeat To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until REPEAT or REPEAT 1 disappears from the display Notes e If you press PLAY MODE until SHUFFLE ALL DISCS appears REPEAT is canceled automatically e During Program Play the program is also repeated up to five times 19 Playing the CD tracks in random order Shuffle Play You can play all th
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