Sony MG110 User manual

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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
4-233-902-12(3)
MHC-MG510AV
MHC-MG310AV
MHC-MG110
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. _______________
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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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.
This appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.
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 vases on the
apparatus.
Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the
injurious wastes.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
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)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
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.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with
The limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of
Part 15 of FCC Rules.
CAUTION
• The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
• You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
• Use of this appliance with some systems may present a
shock or fire hazard. Do not use with any units which
have the following marking located near output.
“WARNING! HAZARDOUS ENERGY! ...”
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC 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
mark.
As an ENERGY STAR®partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby* Pro Logic
Surround decoder.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol ;are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
Parts Identification
Main unit ............................................... 4
Remote Control ..................................... 5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system .......................... 7
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into
the remote ........................................ 9
Setting up your speakers for Dolby Pro
Logic* ........................................... 10
Setting the time.................................... 11
Saving the power in standby mode......12
CD
Loading a CD ...................................... 12
Playing a CD — Normal Play/
Shuffle Play/Repeat Play .............. 14
Programing CD tracks
— Program Play ............................ 15
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo ...............................16
Using the CD display .......................... 17
Tuner
Presetting radio stations.......................18
Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning ........................... 19
Labeling the preset stations
— Station Name ............................ 19
Tape
Loading a tape ..................................... 20
Playing a tape ...................................... 20
Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/
Recording Manually/
Program Edit ................................. 21
Timer-recording radio programs ......... 23
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
— DBFB/GROOVE/
V-GROOVE .................................. 24
Selecting the sound effect.................... 24
Selecting the surround effect ...............25
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound* ........................................... 25
Selecting the sound formation
— Multi room selector* ................25
Other Features
Enhancing video game sound
— Game Sync ............................... 26
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer .............................. 26
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer .............................. 26
Using an Optional Keyboard
Setting the keyboard ............................27
Labeling titles through the keyboard ... 27
Operating the system through the
keyboard ........................................ 28
Optional Components
Hooking up the optional
A/V components ........................... 28
Connecting a video game machine...... 29
Connecting a sub woofer speaker**.... 30
Connecting a DVD player* ................. 30
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 31
Troubleshooting................................... 32
Messages ............................................. 34
Specifications ...................................... 35
* MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only
**MHC-MG310AV only

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Parts Identification
5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)* 5(28)
AUDIO IN L jack wk (29)
AUDIO IN R jack wj (29)
CD 5(14, 21)
CD SYNCHRO wh (21, 22)
CLEAR w; (15, 19, 34)
Deck Aes (20)
Deck B0(20)
DIRECTION ea (20)
DISC ACCESS ql (12, 21)
Display window 4
DISPLAY wd (12, 17, 19, 34)
ENTER qk (11, 15, 18, 22, 26, 28)
FRONT* qd (25)
GAME e; (26, 29)
KEYBOARD INPUT jack ws
(27)
LINK* qg (25)
MENU ea (16, 18)
PHONES jack wa
PLAY MODE wf (14, 22)
PRESET EQ 7(24)
PRO LOGIC* qs (11, 25)
PUSH OPEN (Front cover) qj
(12)
REAR* qf (25)
REC PAUSE/START wh (21,22)
REPEAT wg (14)
STEREO/MONO wg (19)
SURROUND* qa (25)
SURROUND MODE 8(25)
TAPE A/B 5(20)
TIMER SELECT 3(23, 27)
TIMER SET 3(11, 23, 26)
TUNER/BAND 5(18)
VIDEO IN jack wl (29)
VIDEO (MD)** 5(28)
VOLUME control qh
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
Z(deck A) 1
=/1 (power) 2
m(rewind) 6
nN(play) 6
XPAUSE 6
M(fast forward) 6
x(stop) 6
–.(go back) 6
>+ (go forward) 6
Z(deck B) 9
* MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV
only
**MHC-MG110 only
The items are arranged in alphabetical order.
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Main unit
1
es
ea
e;
wl
wk
wj
wh
wg
wf
wd
ws
wa
234 567 8 9
qs
w; ql
qd
0
qa
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk

Parts Identification
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Remote Control
For MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV
qg
qh
ql
qk
qj
w;
1234
wa
ws
wd
wf
6
7
8
9
5
qf
0
qd
qa
qs
5.1CH wa (30)
CD ql (14, 21)
CENTER +/– 5(11)
DBFB qd (24)
DISPLAY 9(12, 17, 19)
GAME 8(26, 29)
GROOVE qf (24)
PLAY MODE 2(14, 22)
PRESET EQ qk (24)
PRO LOGIC wf (11, 25)
REAR +/– 6(11)
REPEAT 3(14)
SCROLL qa (17)
SLEEP 1(26)
SURROUND qh (25)
TAPE A/B w; (20)
TEST TONE ws (11)
TUNER/BAND 7(18)
VIDEO (MD) wd (28)
VOL +/– qg
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) 4
N(play) 0
X(pause) 0
x(stop) 0
.(go back) 0
m(rewind) 0
M(fast forward) 0
>(go forward) 0
TDISC/DISCtqs qj
continued

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Remote Control (continued)
CD wf (14, 21)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
(23, 27)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3(23, 26)
DBFB qg (24)
DISPLAY wh (12, 17, 19)
ENTER 5(11, 15, 18, 22, 26,
28, 34)
GAME 7(26, 29)
GROOVE qh (24)
PLAY MODE wg (14, 22)
PRESET EQ w; (24)
REPEAT 8(14)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) 4
N(play) 0
X(pause) 0
x(stop) 0
.(go back) wa
m(rewind) ws
M(fast forward) qa
>(go forward) qs
TDISC/DISCtqf ql
For MHC-MG110
6
7
8
9
5
qf
qg
qh
0
qd
qa
qs
ql
qk
qj
w;
1234
wa
ws
wd
wh
wg
wf
SCROLL qd (17)
SLEEP 1(26)
SURROUND qk (25)
TAPE A/B wd (20)
TUNER/BAND 9(18)
VIDEO (MD) 6(28)
VOL +/–qj

Parts Identification/Getting Started
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MHC-MG510AV is the model used for illustration purpose.
* MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only
**MHC-MG510AV only
continued
Front speaker (Right)
FM antenna
AM loop antenna
Front speaker (Left)
Getting Started
Rear surround
speaker (Right)*Rear surround
speaker (Left)*
Center surround speaker*
Sub woofer**
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedure 1to 6to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.

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Hooking up the system (continued)
1Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT
SPEAKER jacks on the unit as shown
below.
RL
+
–
Insert only the stripped portion
Red (3)
Black (#)
3Connect the center surround speaker.
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER jacks
on the unit as shown below.
+
–
Insert only the stripped portion
Red (3)
Black (#)
4Connect the sub woofer.
(MHC-MG510AV only)
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER SUB WOOFER
jacks on the unit as shown below.
+
–
Insert only the stripped portion
Red (3)
Black (#)
Red (3)
2Connect the rear surround speakers.
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks on
the unit and to the jacks on the rear
surround speakers as shown below.
+
–
RL
Insert only the stripped portion
Black (#)

Getting Started
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Jack type B
AM
FM75Ω
Jack type A
AM
FM 75Ω
5Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Extend the FM antenna
horizontally
To connect optional components
See page 28 for details.
Notes
•Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
•Do not place the rear 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 rear surround
speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.
•The type of speakers supplied vary according to the
model you purchased (see “Specifications”on
page 35).
•The MHC-MG110 speaker system is not
magnetically shielded. Therefore, leave a space of 5
to 10 cm or more when placing the front speakers
next to a television.
Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
E
e
eE
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.
AM loop antenna
AM loop antenna
6Connect 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.
Note on placement
Be sure to place this unit on a horizontal place.
If the unit is slanted, it may cause malfunction
or damage to the system.
Extend the FM antenna
horizontally

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Setting the center speaker
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the center surround speaker to stabilize the
speaker and prevent it from slipping.
Place the center surround speaker at about the
same height as the front speakers. Align the
center surround speaker with the front speakers
or place it slightly back from the position of the
front speakers.
Setting the rear speakers
Place the rear surround speakers facing each
other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening
position.
60 to 90 cm
Rear surround
speaker
Setting up your speakers
for Dolby Pro Logic
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
Positioning the speakers
* MHC-MG510AV only
Each speaker should face the listening position.
Better surround effect will result if all speakers
are set at the same distance from the listening
position.
Place the front speakers 5 to 10 cm or more
away from the left and right of the television.
For MHC-MG510AV, place the sub woofer on
either side of the television.
Place the center speaker on the top-center of
the TV set.
The placement of rear speakers greatly depends
on the configuration of the room. The rear
speakers may be placed on both sides of the
listening position Aor behind the listening
position B.
Tip
For MHC-MG310AV customers, you can connect an
optional sub woofer speaker (see page 30).
Front (L)
Center
Sub woofer*
Front (R)
Rear (R)
Rear (L)

Getting Started
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Adjusting the speaker volume
of each speaker
— Test tone
1Press PRO LOGIC.
“DOLBY PL ON” appears.
2Press TEST TONE on the remote.
The test tone is heard from the speakers in
the following order.
Front (left) tCenter tFront (right) t
Rear tFront (left) t…
3From your listening position, press
CENTER (+/–) and REAR (+/–) on the
remote to adjust the volume until the
each volume level becomes the same.
4Press TEST TONE when you finish
adjusting.
The test tone turns off.
Note
The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound.
Setting the time
1Turn on the system.
2Press TIMER SET.
When you set the clock for the first time, go
to step 5.
3Press – .or > + repeatedly to
select “CLOCK SET”.
4Press ENTER.
5Press – .or > + repeatedly to set
the hour.
6Press ENTER.
7Press – .or > + repeatedly to set
the minute.
8Press ENTER.
Tip
If you made a mistake or want to change the time,
start over from step 1.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

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CD
Saving the power in
standby mode
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is off. Each time you press the
button, the system switches cyclically as
follows:
Demonstration tClock display t Power
Saving Mode
Tips
•?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving
Mode.
• The timer functions in the Power Saving Mode.
Note
You cannot set the time in the Power Saving Mode.
To cancel the Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY once to show the
demonstration or twice to show the clock
display.
Loading a CD
You can load up to 60 discs into this unit.
Turn on the system before you load CDs.
1Open the front cover by pushing the
right edge of the cover.
Front cover
2Turn DISC ACCESS (or press TDISC
or DISCton the remote) until you find
the disc slot where you want to insert a
disc, while checking the disc number
(written beside every slot and also
indicated in the display).
Disc slot at the loading
position
(located at the very front)
Disc number

Getting Started/CD
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The disc number* at the loading position
appears in the display. As you turn DISC
ACCESS, the disc number or Disc Memo
changes.
* If you have already loaded discs, the disc
number at the playing position appears. When
you turn DISC ACCESS, the displayed disc
number changes to the one at the loading
position. Disc number
Total number of tracks and total playing time
3Insert a disc with the label side facing
right.
Notes
•Make sure you have loaded the disc into each
slot at a right angle to the rotary table. If the
disc is not put in straight, it may damage the
unit or the disc.
•Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete
stop before loading or removing discs.
5Close the front cover by pushing the
right edge of the cover until it clicks.
The rotary table turns and the disc slot at the
loading position is set to the playing
position.
Removing CDs
After following step 1 of “Loading a CD”on
page 12, remove the discs. Then close the front
cover.
Notes
•Always close the front cover except when you load
or remove discs.
•Do not load an empty 8 cm CD adaptor. It may
damage the unit.
•Do not attach anything such as seals or sleeves to
CDs. It may damage the unit or the disc.
•If you drop a disc into the unit and the CD will not
go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
•When transporting the unit, remove all discs from
the unit.
•If you want to remove the disc played, open the
front cover. The disc comes to the loading position.
Remove the disc after the rotary table comes to a
complete stop.
Tip
You can display the original Disc Memos instead of
the disc numbers (see “Labeling a CD”on page 16) to
locate the disc easily when you start playing.
When you select a CD-TEXT disc, the disc title is
displayed instead of the disc number.
With the label
side facing
right
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to load additional
discs.

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Other Operations
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause Press XPAUSE (or Xon the
remote). Press again to resume play.
Select a track During play or pause, press > +
(to go forward) or –.(to go
back).
Find a point in
a track During play, press and hold M(to go forward) or m(to go back).
Release it when you find the desired
point.
Select a CD in
stop mode Turn DISC ACCESS to the right (to go forward) or to the left (to go
back) and release it when you reach
the desired CD (or press TDISC or
DISCton the remote).
Play repeatedly
(Repeat Play) Press REPEAT during play until “REP”or “REP 1”appears.
ALL DISCS REP: For all the tracks
on all CDs up to five times.
1 DISC REP: For all the tracks on
the current CD up to five times.
REP 1*: For a single track only.
To cancel Repeat Play, press
REPEAT until “REP”or “REP 1”
disappears.
* When you select “REP 1”, that track is repeated
endlessly until Repeat Play is canceled.
Playing a CD
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
You can play up to 60 CDs continuously. This
system lets you play the CD in different play
modes.
Disc number
Track number Playing time
1Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2When you want to specify the disc for
1 DISC, turn DISC ACCESS (or press
TDISC or DISCton the remote) until
the desired disc number or Disc Memo
appears.
3Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the
mode you want appears.
Select To play
ALL DISCS
(Normal Play) All CDs in the disc tray continuously.
1 DISC (Normal
Play) The CD you have selected in original order.
ALL DISCS
SHUF (Shuffle
Play)
The tracks on all CDs in
random order.
1 DISC SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
PGM (Program
Play)
The tracks on the CD you
have selected in random
order.
The tracks on all CDs in the
order you want them to be
played. (see “Programing
CD tracks ”on page 15.)
4Press nN(or Non the remote).

CD
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Programing CD tracks
— Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks
from all the CDs in the order you want to play
them.
1Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PGM” appears.
3Turn DISC ACCESS (or press TDISC
or DISCton the remote) to select a
CD.
To program all the tracks on a CD at once,
go to step 5 with “CDAL”displayed.
4Press – .or > + (or .or >
on the remote) repeatedly until the
desired track appears.
Disc number
Track number Playing time of
selected track
5Press ENTER.
The track is programed. The programed
track and corresponding step (playing order)
appear.
6Program additional discs or tracks.
To program Repeat steps
Other discs 3 and 5
Other tracks on the
same disc 4 and 5
Other tracks on other
discs 3 to 5
7Press nN(or Non the remote).
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “PGM”disappears.
Press –.or > + (or .or
>on the remote) repeatedly
during Program Play.
Other Operations
To Do this
Press CLEAR in stop mode.
Press and hold CLEAR.
Perform steps 3 to 5.
Tips
•The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD,
then press nN(or Non the remote) in
Program Play mode.
•“--.--”appears when the total CD program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track
whose number is 21 or over.
•The programed disc and track numbers remain until
you erase them, so that the system plays only the
existing disc and track numbers if you replace discs.
However, the disc and track numbers that are not
found in the system or on the disc are deleted from
the program, and the rest of the program is played
in the programed order.
Cancel Program
play
Check the
program
Clear a track or
disc from the end
Clear the entire
program
Add tracks or
discs to the
program in stop
mode

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7Press M.
The character you selected in step 6 stops
flashing and the cursor shifts to the right.
8Repeat steps 6 and 7 to complete the
entire title.
If you made a mistake
Press mor Muntil the character you
want to change flashes, then repeat steps 6
and 7.
To erase a character
Press CLEAR while the character is
flashing. You cannot insert characters.
9Press ENTER to complete the labeling
procedure.
Repeat steps 2 to 9 to label additional discs.
To cancel labeling
Press MENU.
Tip
When you replace a disc with a CD-TEXT disc, the
Disc Memo of the CD-TEXT disc is automatically
restored. The Disc Memo of the CD-TEXT disc is no
longer stored (disappears) when the disc is removed.
Note that you cannot change the Disc Memo of a
CD-TEXT disc.
Note
The Disc Memo stores the number of the slot in
which the CD was loaded. Re-enter the Disc Memo
when loading a new CD into that slot.
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo
You can label up to 60 CDs with titles of up to
20 characters. Whenever you load a labeled
CD, the title appears in the display.
You can also label CDs using an optional
keyboard (see “Labeling titles through the
keyboard” on page 27).
Notes
• You cannot label a CD for which “TEXT” appears
in the display.
• You can label a CD only during Normal Play (when
“1 DISC” or “ALL DISCS” is displayed).
1Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2Turn DISC ACCESS until the disc
number you want to label appears.
3Press MENU.
4Press – .or > + (or .or >
on the remote) repeatedly until “NAME
IN” appears.
5Press ENTER.
6Turn DISC ACCESS until the character
you want appears.
The cursor disappears and the first space for
the disc title flashes.
You can input the following characters:
• Upper cases (A – Z)
• Numbers (0 – 9)
• Symbols (‘ – ⁄ , + < > _ = `)

CD
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Checking the Disc Memos
1Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2Press MENU.
3Press –.or > + (or .or >on
the remote) repeatedly until “NAME
CHECK”appears.
4Press ENTER.
5Turn DISC ACCESS to select the disc titles
stored in the system memory between 01 and
60.
6Press MENU.
To check the current disc title
Press SCROLL on the remote in stop mode.
Erasing a Disc Memo
1Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2Press MENU.
3Press –.or > + (or .or >on
the remote) repeatedly until “NAME
ERASE”appears.
4Press ENTER.
5Turn DISC ACCESS to select the disc
number with the title you want to erase.
6Press ENTER.
Erasing all Disc Memos of all
discs
1Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2Press MENU.
3Press –.or > + (or .or >on
the remote) repeatedly until “ALL ERASE”
appears.
4Press ENTER.
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 also check the
information recorded on the disc, such as the
titles.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
The display changes cyclically as follows:
During normal play
Elapsed playing time of the current track t
Remaining time of the current track tTrack
title (CD-TEXT disc only) tClock display
tEffect status
In stop mode
During Program Play mode when there is a
program:
The last track number and the total playing
time of the program tThe disc number of the
program, the last track number and total
number of steps tDisc title or Disc Memo*1
tClock display tEffect status
In other conditions:
TOC display*2tDisc title or Disc Memo*1
tClock display tEffect status
*1For labeled CD or CD with CD-TEXT
*2TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc
number, total number of tracks on the disc, and
total playing time of the disc
Depending on the disc, some CD-TEXT information
may not appears.

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To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press mor Mrepeatedly 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 4, press
–.or > + repeatedly to select the preset
number you want to store the other station.
To change the AM tuning interval
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 system. While holding down
ENTER, turn the system back on. When you
change the interval, all the AM preset stations
are 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.
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 20 stations for FM and 10
stations for AM.
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press and hold mor Muntil the
frequency indication starts to change,
then release it.
Scanning stops automatically when the
system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and
“STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear.
3Press MENU.
4Press – .or > + (or .or >
on the remote) repeatedly until
“MEMORY” appears, then press
ENTER.
A preset number appears.
Preset number
5Press – .or > + (or .or >
on the remote) repeatedly to select the
desired preset number.
6Press ENTER.
“COMPLETE” appears.
The station is stored.
7Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.

Tuner
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Listening to the radio
—Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 18).
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM”or “AM”.
2Press –.or > + (or .or >
on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the
desired preset station.
Preset number Frequency
To listen to non-preset radio stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2.
For manual tuning, press mor M
repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and
hold mor M.
Tips
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
STEREO/MONO repeatedly until “MONO”
appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve.
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
Labeling the preset
stations
—Station Name
You can label each preset station with up to
12 characters (Station Name).
You can also label preset stations using an
optional keyboard (see “Labeling titles through
the keyboard” on page 27).
1Tune the desired station you want to
label (see “Listening to the radio”on
this page).
2Follow the same procedures as from
steps 3 to 9 of “Labeling a CD”on
page 16.
To check the preset number and
frequency
The station name appears when you tuned the
labeled station.
To check the preset number and frequency,
press DISPLAY. The preset number and
frequency are displayed for 4 seconds and it
returns to the station name display.
To erase the name
1Tune the station.
2Press MENU.
3Press .or >repeatedly to select
“NAME IN”, then press ENTER.
4Press CLEAR repeatedly to erase the
name.
5Press ENTER.

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Other Operations
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause Press XPAUSE (or Xon the
remote). Press again to
resume play.
Fast-forward
or rewind Press mor M.
Remove
the cassette Press Z.
Searching for beginning of a track
(AMS)*
Press – .or >+ (or .or >on the
remote) repeatedly during playback for the
number of songs you want to skip forward (or
backward).
The display shows the number of tracks to be
skipped.
* The Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) feature
detects a blank space of more than four seconds
between tracks to locate tracks quickly.
Notes
• 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.
• If the system stops during tape playback or
recording due to a power failure or other reason, do
not attempt to forcibly eject the tape as this may
damage the heads. Wait until the power is restored,
then be sure to press ?/1 to turn on the system
before ejecting the tape.
Tape
With the side
you want to
play/record
facing forward
Playing a tape
1Load a tape.
2Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
gto play one side. Select j*to
play both sides.
To play both decks in succession, select
RELAY (Relay Play)**.
3Press nN.
Press nNagain to play the reverse side
for the deck B. When you select jor
RELAY, the deck automatically stops after
repeating the sequence five times.
Tape playback side
>>> appears for the front side, and <<< for
the reverse side.
* Deck A does not play the reverse side.
**After the playback of the front side of deck A,
deck B repeats the sequence five times.
Loading a tape
You can use only TYPE I (normal) tape.
1Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select
deck A or B.
2Press Z.
3Insert a tape in deck A*or B with the
side you want to play/record facing
forward.
* Playback only