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Mini Hi-Fi
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Operating Instructions
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Manual de Instrucciones
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DHC-EX77MD MHC-EX66
DHC-EX770MD MHC-EX660
DHC-MD77
©1997 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING Table of Contents To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Getting Started Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Step 1: Hooking up the system Do not install the appliance in a confined space, For DHC-MD77/EX77MD/ such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. EX770MD .......................................... 4 For MHC-EX66/EX660 ................... 7 Laser component in this product is capable of St
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– Recording Other Features Before you start recording .................. 35 Adjusting the sound ............................ 55 Recording on an MD manually .......... 36 Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 56 Adjusting the recording level ............. 37 Labeling the preset stations ................ 58 Recording the favorite CD tracks Using the Radio Data System (RDS) on an MD ........................................ 38 (European model only) ................. 60 Recording only the fi
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Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system For DHC-MD77/EX77MD/EX770MD Perform the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. To complete the setup, do steps 2 and 3 also. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna DHC-MD77/EX77MD/ EX770MD rear panel Right speaker Left speaker Tuner Amplifier MD deck CD player EN 4
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R L + – Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM Connect the CD player and the MD 1 3 CONTROL connectors on each deck, using the optical cable. component with the same color Note until it clicks. Take the caps off the OPTICAL connectors before connecting the optical To disconnect cable. Keep them for future use. Connect the speakers. Connect the audio cords to the jacks 4 2 Connect the speaker cords to the with the same Roman numerals SPEAKER jacks of the same color. ( , , , ). Keep the s
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AM FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM FM 75Ω Step 1: Hooking up the system Inserting two R6 (size AA) (continued) batteries into the remote Connect the FM/AM antennas. 5 Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. ] For DHC-EX77MD/EX770MD } } ] Extend the FM lead AM loop antenna antenna horizontally. 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 Pull the lever toward you after If you do not use the
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For MHC-EX66/EX660 Perform the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. To complete the setup, do steps 2 and 3 also. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna MHC-EX66/EX660 Left speaker Right speaker rear panel Tuner Amplifier Tape deck CD player Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM Connect the audio cords to the jacks 1 2 CONTROL connectors on each with the same Roman numerals component with the same color ( , , , ). until it clicks. Connect the amplif
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AM R L + – AM FM 75Ω COAXIAL FM 75Ω Step 1: Hooking up the system For other models (continued) Extend the FM lead AM loop antenna antenna horizontally. Insert the plugs firmly, pushing them in all the way. Pull the lever toward you after connecting the antenna. Connect the speakers. 3 Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks of the same color. Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. Connect the power cord to a wall 5 Pull the lever toward you after outle
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4 Turn MULTI CONTROLLER and Step 2: Setting the set the minute. time 5 Press ENTER/NEXT. The clock starts working. You must set the time beforehand to use the timer function. The clock is on a 24-hour system for the To change the preset time European model, and a 12-hour system for Start over from step 1. other models. The European model is used for illustration Tips purpose. • The built-in clock shows the time in the display while the power is off. • The upper dot flashes for the first half of
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2 For European model: Step 3: Presetting Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO TUNING” appears. radio stations For other models: The bands you can receive vary depending Press AUTO. on the model you purchased. The European model lets you preset up to 40 stations, 20 for FM, 10 for MW and 10 for LW. 3 Turn MULTI CONTROLLER. The other models let you preset up to 30 The frequency indication changes and stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM. scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED
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To tune in a station with a weak signal For European model Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “TUNING” appears in step 2, then turn MULTI CONTROLLER to tune in the desired station. For other models Press MANUAL in step 2, then turn MULTI CONTROLLER to tune in the desired station. To change the preset number Start over from step 1. To change the AM tuning interval (except for European model) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz. To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM stati
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Connecting the optional TC-TX77/TX770 tape deck (DHC-MD77/EX77MD/EX770MD only) You can use the optional TC-TX77/TX770 tape deck, which is designed for use with the DHC- MD77/EX77MD/EX770MD. Perform the following procedure 1 to 3 to connect the TC-TX77/TX770 to your system using the cords supplied on the TC-TX77/TX770. Note The TAPE IN/OUT and VIDEO IN/OUT jacks on the DHC-MD77/EX77MD/EX770MD are equipped with a cap to prevent incorrect connections. Remove the cap before making connections, an
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Connect the audio bus cable to the 1 Connecting optional AU BUS connectors on each component until it clicks. AV components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components using audio cords (sold separately). Refer to the instructions of each component. Before making connections, take the cap off the jacks to be used, and keep it for future use. Connecting a TV/VCR Connect the audio cords. 2 Use the two audio cords, matching the Make sure to match the color of the plugs and color o
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Connecting optional AV Connecting other analog components (continued) components Connect an analog component to VIDEO1 on For MHC-EX66/EX660 the amplifier. Connect a TV/VCR to VIDEO1 or VIDEO2/ Make sure to match the color of the plugs and AUX on the amplifier. the jacks. To the audio output of a TV/VCR To the audio To the audio input of an output of an analog component analog component To listen to the sound of TV/VCR Turn FUNCTION until the VIDEO 1, To listen to the sound of the VIDEO 2 (DHC-M
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MODE SELECTOR For MHC-EX66/EX660 You can make a digital recording onto the connected MD deck from the system’s own CD player. You can also make an analog recording if you connect the MD deck using audio cords. • Connect an MD deck to DIGITAL OUT on the CD player using an optical cable. • Connect an MD deck to MD on the amplifier using audio cords. To the analog To the analog (line) input of (line) output of an MD deck an MD deck To the analog (line) To the digital output of a digital output of
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AM COAXIAL AM COAXIAL AM FM AM 75Ω FM 75Ω FM 75Ω FM 75Ω AM antenna Connect a 6- to 15- meter insulated wire to Connecting optional the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied outdoor antennas AM loop antenna connected. For European model Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the reception. Insulated wire (not supplied) FM antenna Connect the optional FM outdoor antenna. Ground wire (not You can also use the TV antenna instead. supplied) For European model IEC standard socket For other models
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• Basic Operations • • • Basic Operations 1 Press ¤ OPEN/CLOSE and place a Playing a CD CD on the disc tray. = SELECTOR + r REC á ¸ 0) p With the label You can play up to three CDs in a row. side up. When ¤ OPEN/CLOSE you play a single CD, place it on = SELECTOR + á ¸ POWER VOLUME 1 0) the inner circle p of the tray. To place the third disc, press DISC SKIP (or D.SKIP on the remote) to rotate the disc tray. 2 Press one of the DISC 1 – 3 buttons. The disc tray closes and play starts. If you pres
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• • • • Playing a CD (continued) Recording a CD on an To Do this MD (DHC-MD77/EX77MD/ Select a CD Press DISC 1 – 3 button or DISC EX770MD only) SKIP (or D.SKIP on the remote). Play only the Press CONTINUE repeatedly — CD Synchro Recording CD you have until “1 DISC” appears. selected You can make a digital recording of a CD on Play all CDs Press CONTINUE repeatedly an MD, marking track numbers in the same until “ALL DISCS” appears. sequence as the original CD. In addition, you can record a progr
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• Basic Operations • • • 1 Insert a recordable MD. 6 Press á ¸ on the MD deck (or P on the remote). With the arrow Recording starts. The CD player stops pointing and the MD deck pauses automatically ¤ EJECT toward the deck á ¸ when the recording is completed. If 0) p there is no remaining recording time on With the label side up, sliding the MD, the MD deck stops. the tab rightward To stop recording 2 Press ¤ OPEN/CLOSE and place a Press p on the MD deck. CD on the disc tray. While “TOC” light
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• • • • • • • • 2 Press ¤ OPEN/CLOSE on the CD Recording a CD on a player and place a CD on the disc tray. tape (MHC-EX66/EX660 or the The disc tray opens. optional TC-TX77/TX770 users only) 0) p — CD Synchro Recording With the label side up. When ¤ OPEN/CLOSE you play a single The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD, place it on = SELECTOR + á ¸ CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE-I 0) the inner circle p (normal), TYPE-II (CrO2) and TYPE-IV of the tray. (metal) tapes. The deck detects
