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3-867-106-12(1)
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. _______________
MHC-NX1
©1999 by Sony Corporation
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INFORMATION WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits expose the unit to rain or moisture. are designed to provide reasonable protection To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. against harmful interference in a residential Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate ra
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Table of Contents Getting Started Sound Adjustment Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4 Adjusting the sound ............................ 25 Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 7 Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 26 Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 8 Changing the brightness of the display ...................................... 27 Saving the power in standby mode ..... 9 Selecting the surround effects ............ 27 Adjusting the graphic equalizer ..
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Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. If you set up the stereo system vertically Be sure to place the A/V control amplifier on top of the CD player/stereo cassette deck. FM antenna AM loop antenna 1 3 4 5 2 2 2 Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Note on installing Be sure to place the A/V control amplifier on top as shown in the illustration. When the A/V control amplifer is placed
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AM FM 75Ω AM R + + – FM 75 Ω COAXIAL L 1 Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM 3 Connect the FM/AM antennas. CONTROL connectors until it clicks. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. To disconnect Jack type A Extend the FM lead AM loop aerial aerial horizontally. 2 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks as below. Insert only the stripped portion. Jack type B AM loop aerial Extend the FM lead aerial horizontally. Red/ Solid (Ô) Black/ Stripe (Õ) Note
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120V 240V ] } To attach the front speaker pads Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. 4 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to position of your local power line voltage. VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote 5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. When you press 1/u
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1 Press CLOCK/TIMER. Step 2: Setting the The hour indication flashes. time You must set the time before using the timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for the 2 Press V or v to set the hour. European model, and a 12-hour system for The clock is on a 24-hour system for the other models. European model and a 12-hour system The 24-hour system model is used for for other models. illustration purposes. 3 Press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. á
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1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly Step 3: Presetting until the band you want appears in the display. radio stations The bands you can receive vary depending on the model you purchased. You can preset the following number of Be sure to check which bands you can stations: receive. – 2 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for AM. Every time you press this button, the band changes as follows: – 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and 2 band model: 10 for SW, or 20 for FM, 10 for AM and 5 for UKV, depending on the
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To tune in a station with a weak signal Saving the power in Press + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the standby mode station manually. (U.S.A., Canadian and European To set another station to the exist models only) preset number You can lower the power consumption to a Start over from step 1. After step 3, turn the minimum (Power Saving Mode) and save jog dial to select the preset number you want energy in the standby mode. to store the other station. 1/u You can add a new preset number aft
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Basic Operations To Do this Press ¹ (p on the remote). Recording a CD Stop play Press ¸ (P on the remote). Pause — CD Synchro Recording Press again to resume play. During play or pause, turn the Select a track The CD SYNC button lets you record from a jog dial clockwise (to go CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I forward) or counterclockwise (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The (to go back) and release it when recording level is adjusted automatically. you reach the desired track. (Or press
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Recording a CD (continued) Listening to the radio –– Preset Tuning 2 Press one of the CD 1~5 ¤ buttons and place a CD. Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory Then press again to close the disc tray. first (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”). With the label ¤
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Basic Operations To Do this 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly Turn off the radio Press 1/u (power). until the band you want appears in Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or the display. press VOLUME +/– on The bands you can receive vary the remote). depending on the model you purchased. Be sure to check which bands you can To listen to non-preset radio receive. stations Every time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Use manual or automatic tuning. For manual 2 band model: tuning, press –
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3 Press ¤ and insert a recordable tape Recording from the into deck B. radio With the side you want to You can record the radio programme on a record facing tape by calling up a preset station. You can forward use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. 2 The recording level is automatically adjusted. ¤
1/u 2 1 –/+ (Power) 4 Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B stands by for recording. 5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. Select § (or RELAY) to record on – + both sides. 0 )
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Playing a tape (continued) Searching for the beginning of a track (AMS*) During playback, turn the jog dial the same To Do this direction as the » or á indicator to go Stop play Press ¹ (or p on the forward. Turn the opposite direction to go remote). back. (Or press = or + on the remote.) Fast-forward Press ) on the remote The search direction, + (forward) or – (back), while playing the front side and number of songs being skipped (1~9) or 0 while playing the appear in the display. reverse side.
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Basic Operations 1 Press ¤ and insert a recorded tape Recording from a in deck A and a recordable tape in deck B. tape With the side — High-speed Dubbing you want to play/record You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II facing forward (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. ¤
1/u (Power) 2 Press HI DUB. Deck B stands by for recording. 3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. Select § (or RELAY) to record on – + both sides. 0 )
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The CD Player / Press DISPLAY. Using the CD display Each time you press the button during normal playback or in the stop mode, the display changes as follows: You can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD. During normal playback When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can n Playing time on the current track check the information stored on the disc, such µ as the disc titles or artist names. When the Remaining time on the current track unit detects CD TEXT discs, the “CD TEXT
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Playing the CD tracks Playing the CD tracks repeatedly in random order –– Repeat Play –– Shuffle Play This function lets you repeat a single CD or You can play all the tracks on one CD or all all CDs in normal play, shuffle play and CDs in random order. programme play. 1/u (power) 21 1/u (power) REPEAT PLAY MODE – + 0 ) – +
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Playing the CD tracks in random order (continued) Programming the CD To cancel Shuffle Play tracks Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until –– Programme Play “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappears from the display. You can make a programme of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them To select a desired CD to be played. Press DISC 1~5. Tips 1/u • You can start Shuffle Play during normal play by 1 (power) 4 2 pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly to select “SHUFFLE”. • To skip a track, turn the jog
