Sony MHC-GRX8 Manual de usuario

Mini Hi-Fi

Component

System

Operating Instructions

3-862-015-11(1)

MHC-GRX8 / RX88 / RX99 / R800

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Laser component in this product is capable of

emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

This caution label is located inside the unit.

This appliance is classified

as a CLASS 1 LASER

product. The CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

MARKING is located on

the rear exterior.

This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B-

type noise reduction system*.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

DOLBY and the double-D symbol aare

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing

Corporation.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

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

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

Connecting optional AV components . 9

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 12

Recording a CD .................................... 14

Listening to the radio........................... 15

Recording from the radio .................... 16

Playing a tape........................................ 17

Recording from a tape ......................... 19

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 20

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 21

Playing the CD tracks in random

order ................................................ 22

Programming the CD tracks ............... 23

Playing CDs without interruption ..... 24

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 25

Recording a CD by specifying track

order ................................................ 26

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD ........................... 28

Flashing part of a CD ........................... 28

Using the drum pads ........................... 29

Using the beat functions...................... 30

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 32

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 33

Selecting surround effects ................... 34

Adjusting the graphic equalizer......... 34

Making a personal audio emphasis

file .................................................... 35

Switching the speaker formation*...... 36

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System

(RDS)** ............................................ 38

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 40

Falling asleep to music ........................ 42

Waking up to music ............................. 42

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 44

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 45

Troubleshooting ................................... 46

Specifications ........................................ 49

Index....................................................... 51

* MHC-GRX8/RX99/R800 only

**European model only

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Step 1: Hooking up the system

Do the following procedure 1to 5to hook up your system using the supplied cords and

accessories.

Getting Started

Note

The type of speakers supplied vary

according to the model you purchased

(see “Specifications” on page 49).

2(MHC-GRX8/RX99/R800 only)

Connect the speaker cords from the

surround speakers to the appropriate

SURROUND SPEAKER jacks. Connect

the solid cords to the red jacks and

connect the striped cords to the black

jacks.

Connect the speakers.

1Connect the speaker cords of front

speakers to the SPEAKER jacks of the

same color .

Keep the speaker cords away from the

antennas to prevent noise.

AM loop antenna

Front speaker (Left)Front speaker (Right)

Insert only the stripped portion.

Black (’)

Red (‘)

FM antenna

Surround speaker* (Left)Surround speaker* (Right)

* MHC-GRX8/RX99/R800 only

Jack type B

Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to

position of your local power line

voltage (for models with a voltage

selector).

Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

Demo mode appears in the display.

Deactivate the demo mode by

pressing DEMO when the system

power is turned off.

The demo mode is also deactivated

when you set the time.

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Extend the FM lead

antenna horizontally.

Keep the speaker cords away from the

antennas to prevent noise.

Notes

• Do not place the surround speakers

on top of a TV. This may cause

distortion of the colors in the TV

screen.

• Be sure to connect both left and

right surround speakers. Otherwise,

the sound will not be heard.

Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then

connect it.

Jack type A

continued

AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead

antenna horizontally.

AM loop antenna

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

220V

120V

230

240V

Insert only the stripped portion.

Stripe (’)

Solid (‘)

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Step 2: Setting the

time

You must set the time before using the timer

functions.

The clock is on a 24-hour system for the

European and Russian models, and a 12-hour

system for other models.

The 12-hour system model is used for

illustration purposes.

1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

The hour indication flashes.

2Turn the jog dial to set the hour.

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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 for a long period of

time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage

from battery leakage.

When carrying this system

Do the following to protect the CD

mechanism.

1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”

appears in the display.

2Hold down LOOP and press so that

“LOCK” appears in the display.

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Step 3: Presetting

radio stations

You can preset the following number of

stations:

– 2 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for AM.

– 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and

10 for SW (or LW, depending on the model

you purchased).

– 4 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, 10 for

LW, and 5 for UKV.

3Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minute indication flashes.

4Turn the jog dial to set the minute.

5Press ENTER/NEXT.

The clock starts working.

Tips

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

• Setting the time deactivates the demo mode.

If you want to display the demo mode, press

DEMO when the power is off.

Note

The previous explanation shows you how to set the

time while the power is off. To change the time

while the power is on, do the following:

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

2 Turn the jog dial to select SET CLOCK.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

4 Perform steps 2 through 5 above.

continued

(Power)

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

(continued)

1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in

the display.

The bands you can receive vary

depending on the model you purchased.

Be sure to check which bands you can

receive.

Every time you press this button, the

band changes as follows:

2 band model:

FM ˜AM

3 band model:

FM nMW nSW

FM nMW nLW

4 band model:

FM nMW nLW nUKV*

* “STEREO PLUS” is displayed when

you select UKV.

2Press and hold + or – until the

frequency indication starts to

change, then release.

Scanning stops when the system tunes in

a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for

a stereo program) appear.

3Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number appears in the display.

4Turn the jog dial to select the preset

number you want.

5Press ENTER/NEXT.

The station is stored.

6Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other

stations.

To tune in a station with a weak

signal

Press + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the

station manually.

To change the preset number

Start over from step 1.

To change the AM tuning interval

(Except for the European, Russian and

Middle Eastern models)

The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10

kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning

interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off

the power. While holding down the ENTER/NEXT

button, turn the power back on. When you change

the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To

reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Tip

The preset stations are retained for half a day even if

you unplug the power cord or if a power failure

occurs.

Preset number

MONO TUNED

STEREO

MHz

kHz

VOLUME

ALL DISCS ß

VOLUME

ALL DISCS ß

Connecting optional

AV components

To enhance your system, you can connect

optional components. Refer to the

instructions of each component.

Connecting audio

components

Select one of the following two connections,

depending on the equipment to be connected

and method of connecting.

Connecting an MD deck for digital

recording

You can record from CD into the MD deck

digitally by connecting an optical cable.

To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck

Connecting an MD deck for analog

recording

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and

the connectors. To listen to the sound of the

connected MD deck, press FUNCTION

repeatedly until “MD” appears.

Tip

When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the

MD (, P, and pbuttons on this unit’s remote to

perform play, pause, and stop operations.

Connecting a super woofer speaker

You can connect an optional super woofer speaker.

To the audio input

of the MD deck

To the audio output

of the MD deck

continued

To super woofer

Connecting outdoor

antennas

Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the

reception.

FM antenna

Connect the optional FM outdoor antenna.

You can also use the TV antenna instead.

Jack type A

Jack type B

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IEC standard socket

connector

(not supplied) Screw clamp

Ground wire (not supplied)

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75-ohm coaxial cable

(not supplied)

Screw clamp

Ground wire (not supplied)

Connecting optional AV

components (continued)

To the audio output of the VCR

Connecting a VCR

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and

the connectors. To listen to the sound of the

connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly

until “VIDEO” appears.

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