Sony MHC-DP700 User manual

Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
4-231-990-14(1)
MHC-DP700
MHC-DP800AV
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 objects
filled with liquids, such as 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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
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.
NOTICE 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.
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro Logic
Surround, DTS**, and the DTS Digital Surround System.
* 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.
** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674,
5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents
issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”
are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. © 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
Parts Identification
Main unit ............................................... 4
Remote Control ..................................... 5
digipad operations ................................. 6
Getting Started
Hooking up the system .......................... 7
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries
into the remote ................................ 8
Setting up your speakers for
Dolby Pro Logic* ............................ 9
Specifying the speaker parameters ......10
Setting the time.................................... 11
Saving the power in standby mode......11
CD
Loading a CD ...................................... 12
Playing a CD
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/
Repeat Play ................................... 12
Programming the CD tracks
— Program Play ............................ 13
Using the CD display ..........................14
Tuner
Presetting radio stations.......................15
Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning ........................... 15
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)** . 16
Tape
Loading a tape ..................................... 17
Playing a tape ...................................... 17
Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/
High-Speed Dubbing/Recording
Manually/Program Edit ................. 18
Timer-recording radio programs ......... 19
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................. 21
Selecting the preset effect file ............. 21
Adjusting the sound effects ................. 21
Creating a personal audio effect file
— Personal file.............................. 22
Other Features
Changing the spectrum analyzer
display ........................................... 23
To adjust the brightness of the display... 23
To listen to multi channel sound ......... 23
Singing along: Karaoke*** ................. 23
About indicators .................................. 24
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer .............................. 24
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer .............................. 25
Hooking Up the Optional
Components
Connecting audio components ............ 26
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 27
Troubleshooting................................... 28
Specifications ...................................... 30
* MHC-DP800AV only.
** European model only.
***Except for North American and European models.

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Parts Identification
Main unit
The items are arranged in alphabetical order.
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
2CH/MULTI r; (23)
CD wk (8, 12, 13, 18, 19)
CD SYNC HI-DUB qj (18, 19)
CLOCK/TIMER SET ea (11, 19,
25)
DECK A Zql (17)
DECK B Zqk (17, 18)
digipad ej (6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15,
16, 17, 20, 22, 25)
DIGITAL wf (26)
DIGITAL IN (or DIGITAL IN 2)
(OPTICAL) jack ws (26)
DIRECTION ed (17, 18, 19)
DISC 1–3 2(12, 13, 19)
DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE 3
(12)
Disc tray 5(12)
DISPLAY wl (11, 14, 16)
DOLBY NR ef (17, 18, 19)
DSP EDIT rg (21)
EDIT ed (19)
EFFECT ra (21, 22)
ENTER ek (9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16,
19, 20, 22, 23, 25)
FM MODE ef (15)
GAME wd (26)
GAME MODE rf (21)
GROOVE rs (21)
IR receptor qf
KARAOKE PON (Except for
North American and European
models) e; (23)
MD (VIDEO) wg (26)
MIC jack (Except for North
American and European
models) w; (23)
MIC LEVEL control (Except for
North American and European
models) wa (23)
MOVIE MODE eh (21)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
indicator rj (24)
MUSIC MODE rh (21)
P FILE rd (22)
PHONES jack qg
PLAY MODE eg (12, 13, 19)
PTY (European model only) ed
(16)
REC PAUSE/START qh (18, 19)
REPEAT ef (13)
SPECTRUM (North American
and European models only) e;
(23)
TAPE A/B wh (17, 18)
TIMER SELECT es (20, 25)
TOOL MODE el (21)
TUNER/BAND wj (15)
TUNER MEMORY eg (15)
VOLUME control qd
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) 1
ZOPEN/CLOSE (disc tray) 4
nN (play) 6
X(pause) 7
x(stop) 8
.(go back) q;
>(go forward) 9
m/– (rewind) qs
M/+ (fast forward) qa
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Remote Control
2CH/MULTI qh (23)
AMP MENU qk (9, 23)
CD wj (8, 12, 13, 18, 19)
CLEAR 6(13)
D.SKIP 7(12)
DIGITAL wf (26)
DISPLAY 1(11, 14, 16)
DSP EDIT qs (21)
EFFECT ON/OFF qj (21, 22)
ENTER w; (9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16,
19, 20, 22, 23, 25)
GAME wd (26)
GAME MODE 9(21)
MD (VIDEO) ws (26)
MOVIE MODE 8(21)
MUSIC MODE wa (21)
P FILE qd (22)
REPEAT 5(13)
SLEEP 4(24)
SPEAKER LEVEL qg (10)
SPECTRUM 2(23)
TAPE A/B wg (17, 18)
TOOL MODE qa (21)
TUNER/BAND wh (15)
VOL +/– qf
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) 3
nN (play) ql
X(pause) ql
x(stop) ql
.(go back) ql
> (go forward) ql
m(rewind) ql
M(fast forward) ql
v/V/b/B q;

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digipad operations
This model is equipped with an unique digipad multi controlling device. You can control various
operations with this digipad.
CD, TUNER, TAPE A/B functions
Basic operation CD, TUNER, TAPE A/B
Tap once nN (Start playback)*
Tap twice x(Stop playback)
* When you tap the digipad while playing a CD, playback pauses. Tap again to
resume playback.
Slide from the left >(AMS +, preset +)**
to the right
Slide from the right .(AMS –, preset –)**
to the left
Slide from lower side M (Fast forward, tuning +)**
to upper side
Slide from upper side m(Rewind, tuning –)**
to lower side
**If you keep on moving, you can operate as pressing and holding these buttons.
Adjusting the equalizer curve in EQ EDIT operations
(page 21)
The curve made by sliding the finger is reflected in the display.
Selecting parameters in DSP EDIT and other
adjustments (page 21)
Slide in the direction until you reach the value you want (refer to each
of the operations).
Notes
• Do not use utensil whose end is sharpened.
• When this unit does not respond to the digipad operations, press the digipad a little harder.

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Getting Started
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Do the following procedure 1to 6to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AM loop antenna
Front speaker
(Left)
Front speaker
(Right)
FM antenna
Rear speaker*
(Right) Rear speaker*
(Left)
* MHC-DP800AV only.
Center speaker*
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/Stripe (#)
Red/Solid (3)
–
R L
+
1Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
jacks (MHC-DP700) or FRONT SPEAKER
jacks (MHC-DP800AV).
2Connect the rear speakers.
(MHC-DP800AV only)
Connect the speaker cords to the REAR
SPEAKER jacks.
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/Stripe (#)
Gray/Solid (3)
continued

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To attach the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from slipping.
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
30).
• Do not place the rear speakers on top of a TV. This
may cause color distortion in the TV screen.
• For MHC-DP800AV, be sure to connect both left
and right rear speakers. Otherwise, the sound will
not be heard.
Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
Tip
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.
Notice for carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD
mechanism.
1Turn on the system, then press CD.
Make sure that all discs are removed
from the unit.
2Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until
“LOCK” appears.
3Release ?/1 first, then release CD.
4Unplug the AC power cord.
3Connect the center speaker.
(MHC-DP800AV only)
Connect the speaker cords to the CENTER
SPEAKER jacks.
4Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
The plug of the FM antenna may vary according
to the model you purchased.
5For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of
your local power line voltage.
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.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not
fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug
(only for models equipped with an adaptor).
R
L
+
–
+
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
Jack type B
FM75
AM
FM75
AM
COAXIAL
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220V 230-240V120V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Jack type A
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/Stripe (#)
Gray/Solid (3)
Hooking up the system (continued)

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Getting Started
Rear speaker
60 to 90 cm
Front
speaker (L) Front
speaker (R)
Center
speaker
Rear
speaker (L) Rear speaker (R)
45°
Setting up your speakers
for Dolby Pro Logic
(MHC-DP800AV only)
Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound
image by using four separate channels. These
channels manipulate the sound to be heard and
enhance the action on the screen.
Positioning the speakers
1Place the front speakers at an angle of
45 degrees from your listening
position.
2Place the center speaker at about the
same height as the front speakers.
Align the center speaker with the front
speakers or place it slightly behind the
front speakers.
3Place the rear speakers facing each
other at about 60 to 90 cm above your
listening position.
Specifying the distance of
the speakers
Use the remote for the operation.
1Press AMP MENU.
2From your listening position, press v
or Vrepeatedly to select the parameter.
Adjustable parameters are described below.
3Press bor Brepeatedly to select the
setting you want.
4Repeat steps 2 to 3 to set other
parameters.
5Press ENTER.
Tip
You can use the digipad instead of the cursor buttons
(v/V/b/B).
Note
If each of the front or rear speakers is not placed at an
equal distance from your listening position, set the
distance of the closest speaker.
Adjustable parameters
The default settings are in the parentheses.
• FRNT: 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (2.4 meters)
(3 feet to 40 feet (8 feet))*
Front speakers distance.
• CTR: FRNT to 1.5 meters (2.4 meters)
(FRNT to 5 feet (8 feet))*
Center speaker distance.
• REAR: FRNT to 4.5 meters (1.5 meters)
(FRNT to 15 feet (5 feet))*
Rear speakers distance.
* North American model only.
Note
To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic surround with 2 channel
PCM or analog input sources, select “NORMAL
SURR” from the sound effect options (see page 21).

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Specifying the speaker
parameters
Use the remote for the operation.
1From your listening position, press
SPEAKER LEVEL.
Adjustable menus and parameters are
described below.
2Press v or V repeatedly to select the
parameter.
3Press b or B repeatedly to select the
setting you want.
4Repeat steps 2 to 3 to set other
parameters.
5Press ENTER.
Tip
You can use the digipad instead of the cursor buttons
(v/V/b/B).
Adjustable parameters
The default settings are in the parentheses.
xBALANCE
• FRNT L___R: (center)
Balance between the front left and right
speakers.
• (MHC-DP800AV only)
REAR L___R: (center)
Balance between the rear left and right
speakers.
Range: 6 dB (L) to 6 dB (R), 13 steps
xLEVEL (MHC-DP800AV only)
• REAR ** dB: (0 dB)
Level of the rear speakers.
Range: –6 dB to 6 dB, 1 dB steps
• CTR ** dB: (0 dB)
Level of the center speaker.
Range: –6 dB to 6 dB, 1 dB steps
• SW ** dB: (10 dB)
Level of the sub woofer.
Range: –10 dB to 10 dB, 1 dB steps
xLFE
• LFE *****: (0 dB)
Level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
channel output.
Range: OFF, –20 dB to 0 dB, 1 dB steps
“OFF” cuts the sound of the LFE channel.
However, the low frequency sound of the
speakers are output from the sub woofer.
“–20 dB” to “0 dB” settings allow you to
attenuate the LFE signal. “0 dB” outputs the
full LFE signal at the mix level determined by
the recording engineer.
xD.COMP.
• D.COMP.: (STD)
Dynamic range compression.
Range: OFF, 0.1 to 0.9, STD, MAX
“OFF” does not compress the dynamic range.
“0.1” to “0.9” settings allow you to compress
the dynamic range in small steps. “STD”
reproduces the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineer.
“MAX” provides a great compression of the
dynamic range.
x T.TONE (MHC-DP800AV only)
• T.TONE: (OFF)
Test tone output.
Range: OFF, ON
“ON” outputs the test tone from each speaker in
sequence. Adjust the LEVEL and BALANCE
parameters so that the volume level of the test
tone from each speaker sounds the same using
the remote from your listening position. Select
“OFF” to turn off the test tone.
Notes
• When you adjust the level of the sub woofer, set
T.TONE to “OFF”.
• Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.

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Getting Started
Setting the time
1Turn on the system.
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
When you set the time for the first time,
proceed 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
minutes.
8Press ENTER.
Tips
• If you have made a mistake or want to change the
time, start over from step 2.
• You can use the digipad instead of ./>.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Saving the power in
standby mode
Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the
power is off.
Each time you press the button, the system
switches cyclically as follows:
Demonstration tClock tPower Saving
Mode
To cancel the Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY once to show the
demonstration, twice to show the clock display.
Tips
•?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving
Mode.
• The timer functions during the Power Saving Mode.
Note
During the Power Saving Mode, the following
functions do not work:
– Setting the time.
– Changing the AM tuning interval (except for
European and Middle Eastern models).
– Pressing a function button to turn the power on.
– Switching the function of MD (VIDEO).

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Loading a CD
1Press ZOPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray slides out.
2Place a CD with the label side up on the
disc tray.
To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.
3Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Playing a CD
–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
This unit lets you play the CD in different play
modes.
1When playback is stopped, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly until the mode you
want appears in the display.
CD
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MUSIC
GAME
MOVIE
AB
TOOL
3
1 DISC
CD
When you play a
CD single, place it
on the inner circle
of the tray.
Track number Playing timeDisc tray number
Select
ALL DISCS
1 DISC
ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE
1 DISC
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
2Press DISC 1–3.
If you press nN when CD is selected as
the function (press CD) and the disc tray is
closed, playback starts.
Tip
You cannot change the play mode during playback.
Other operations
To
Stop playback
Pause playback
Select a track
Find a point in a
track
Select a CD when
playback is stopped
Switch to CD
function from
another source
Exchange other
CDs during
playback.
Remove the CD
To play
All CDs in the disc tray
continuously.
The CD you have selected in the
original order.
The tracks on all CDs in random
order
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 “Programming the
CD tracks” on page 13).
Disc presence indicator
Do this
Press x.
Press X.
Press again to resume playback.
During playback or pause, press
>(to go forward) or .(to
go back).
Press and hold down Mor
m during playback and release
it at the desired point.
Press DISC 1–3 or DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP on
the remote).
Press DISC 1–3 (Automatic
Source Selection).
Press DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE.
Press ZOPEN/CLOSE.

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CD
5Press ENTER.
The track(s) is (are) programmed. The
program step number appears, followed by
the total playing time.
6To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 to 5.
Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same
disc.
7Press nN.
To
Cancel Program Play
Clear a track from
the end
Add a track to the
program when
playback is stopped
Tips
• The program you made remains in the system’s
memory even after it has been played back. Press
nN to play the same program again.
• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time
during programming, this means:
– you have programmed a track number
which exceeds 20.
– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.
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MUSIC
GAME
MOVIE
AB
TOOL
3
PROGRAM
Track
number
Disc tray
number
Total playing time
(including selected
track)
To
Play
repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
* You cannot use this function during ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE.
Tips
• You can use the digipad for CD operations.
• Pressing CD while the power is off automatically
turns the power on.
Programming the CD
tracks
–– Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks
from all the CDs in the order you want them to
be played.
1Press CD.
2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
3Press DISC 1–3 to select a CD.
To program all the tracks on a CD at once,
proceed to step 5 while “AL” appears in the
display.
4Press .or >repeatedly until the
track you want appears in the display.
Do this
Press REPEAT during playback
until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT
1” appears.
REPEAT*: For all the tracks on
the CD up to 5 times.
REPEAT 1: For a single track
only.
To cancel Repeat Play, press
REPEAT until “REPEAT” and
“REPEAT 1” disappears.
Press
PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“1 DISC” or “ALL DISCS”
appears in the display.
CLEAR on the remote when
playback is stopped.
1 Press DISC 1–3 to select a
CD.
2 Press .or >
repeatedly to select the
track.
3 Press ENTER.

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Using the CD display
You can check the remaining time of the
current track or that of the CD.
When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can
check the information stored on the disc, such
as the titles or artist names. When the unit
detects CD TEXT discs, the “CD TEXT”
indication appears in the display.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
During normal playback
Playing time on the current track t
Remaining time on the current track t
Remaining time on the current CD (“1 DISC”
mode) or “--.-- ” display (“ALL DISCS” mode)
tTitle name of the current track* tClock
display (for 8 seconds) tEffect status
When playback is stopped
When the CD player is in program mode and
there is a program:
The last track number of the program and the
total playing time** tTotal number of
programmed tracks (for 8 seconds) tTitle
name of the CD* tClock display (for 8
seconds) tEffect status
In other conditions:
Total number of tracks and the total playing
time tTitle name of the CD* tClock
display (for 8 seconds) tEffect status
* With CD TEXT discs only (certain characters
cannot be displayed). Depending on the disc, some
CD TEXT information may not appear.
**“--.--” appears in the following cases;
– when the CD contains 21 tracks or more, and
track number which exceeds 20 is selected.
– when the program time exceeds 100 minutes.

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Tuner
To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for European 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 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.
Listening to the radio
–– Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations”).
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2Press .or >repeatedly to tune in
the preset station you want.
To Do this
Turn off the radio Press ?/1.
To listen to non-preset radio stations
In step 2, press mor Mrepeatedly (Manual
Tuning) or press and hold mor M
(Automatic Tuning).
Tips
• Pressing TUNER/BAND while the power is off
automatically turns the power on.
• You can use the digipad instead of ./>.
• When an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so
that “MONO” appears in the display. There will be
no stereo effect, but the reception will improve.
• To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
antennas.
MHz
Presetting radio stations
You can preset 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.
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. The
stations are stored from preset number 1.
4Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
5Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other
stations.
To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press mor Mrepeatedly to tune in the
station manually.
To set another station to an existing
preset number
Start over from step 1. After step 3, press .
or >repeatedly to select the preset number
where you want to store a new station, then
proceed to step 4.
Tips
• Pressing TUNER/BAND while the power is off
automatically turns the power on.
• You can use the digipad instead of ./>.
• The preset stations are retained for half a day even
if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
TUNED
STEREO
MHz
Tuner
Preset number Frequency
Preset number

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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 for 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 is weak.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
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.
To check the RDS information
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name* tFrequency tProgram
type* tClock display tEffect 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 tuner tunes in the type of
programs currently being broadcast from the
RDS stations stored in the tuner’s preset
memory.
The types of programs include NEWS,
AFFAIRS (current news), INFO, SPORT,
EDUCATE (education programs), DRAMA,
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED (interviews,
games and comedy), POP M, ROCK M, EASY
M, LIGHT M, CLASSICS, OTHER M,
WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN,
SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL,
LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY (country music),
NATION M (nation’s popular music),
OLDIES, FOLK M, DOCUMENT
(investigative features), TEST (test signal for
emergency broadcast), ALARM (emergency
broadcast) and NONE (any programs not
defined above).
1Press PTY while listening to the radio.
2Press . or > repeatedly to select
the program type you want.
3Press ENTER.
“PTY SEARCH” and the selected program
type appear alternately in the display.
When the tuner receives a program, the
preset station name flashes.
4Press . or >repeatedly to
continue searching for the station
name you want.
5Press ENTER while the preset station
name you want is flashing.
To cancel the PTY search
Press PTY again.
Tip
You can use the digipad instead of ./>.
Note
“NOT FOUND” appears when the program type you
selected is not currently being broadcast.

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Tape
To
Stop playback
Pause playback
Fast-forward
Rewind
Tips
• You can use the digipad for tape operations.
• Pressing TAPE A/B while the power is off
automatically turns the power on.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level
high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that
“DOLBY NR” appears in the display.
• When a tape is inserted, corresponding presence
indicator lights up.
Searching for the beginning of a
track (AMS*)
During playback, press .or >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.
* Automatic Music Sensor
Note
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 unit is placed near a television.
MUSIC
DSP EDIT
GAME
MOVIE
AB
TOOL
Tape presence
indicator
Insert with the
side you want
to play/record
facing forward.
Example: searching forward 2 songs
Do this
Press x.
Press X.
Press again to resume
playback.
Press Mwhile playing the
front side or press mwhile
playing the reverse side.
Press mwhile playing the
front side or press Mwhile
playing the reverse side.
Loading a tape
1Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select
deck A or B.
2Press DECK A Z or DECK B Z.
3Insert a tape in deck A or B.
Playing a tape
You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II
(CrO2)tapes. The deck automatically detects
the tape type.
1Load a tape.
2Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
gto play one side, jto play both
sides, or RELAY* (Relay Play) to play
both decks in succession.
3Press nN.
The tape starts playing.
Press nN again to play the reverse side.
When you select jor RELAY, the deck
stops automatically after repeating the
sequence 5 times.
* Relay Play always follow this cyclic sequence:
Deck A (front side) tDeck A (reverse side) t
Deck B (front side) tDeck B (reverse side)
Tape

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Recording from a tape
(High-Speed Dubbing)
Recording from a CD
(CD Synchro Recording) Recording Manually
Insert a recordable tape into deck B.
Press TAPE A/B repeatedly
to select TAPE A function.
Press CD. Press a function button
for the recording
source.
Insert the tape you want to
record into deck A.
Insert the CD you want to
record. Insert the CD/tape, or tune in the station you
want to record.
Press CD SYNC HI-DUB. Press REC PAUSE/
START.
Deck B stands by for recording.
The REC PAUSE/START button flashes.
To reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY
NR” appears in the display (except when recording from a tape).
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select gto record on one side.
Select j(or RELAY) to record on both sides.
Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
Steps
1
2
3
4
5
6
Recording to a tape
–– CD Synchro Recording/High-Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/Program
Edit
You can record from a CD, tape, radio or other connected component. You can use TYPE I (normal)
or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
To Press
Stop recording x.
Pause recording* REC PAUSE/START.
* Only when recording manually.
Tips
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press
TAPE A/B to select deck B and press nN to
start playback of the reverse side after step 1. Press
xwhere you want to start recording.
• 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.
• (High-Speed Dubbing only)
If you set direction to jwhen the tapes have
different lengths, the tapes in each deck reverses
independently. If you select RELAY, the tapes in
both decks reverse together.
Notes
• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
• You cannot use the digipad during recording.
• If you change the setting of sound, such as changing
the preset effect file, while recording, the recording
sound is interrupted at the point.
• If you start recording with the 2CH/MULTI set to
V.SEMI M.D., MULTI, or V.M.DIMENS., the
setting automatically changes to 2CH.
7Start playing the
recording source.

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Tape
Recording a CD by specifying
track order
— Program Edit
When programming, make sure the playing
times for each side do not exceed the length of
one side of the tape.
1Insert a recordable tape into deck B,
then press CD.
2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
3Press DISC 1–3 to select a CD.
To program all the tracks on a CD at once,
proceed to step 5 while “AL” appears in the
display.
4Press .or >repeatedly until the
track you want appears in the display.
5Press ENTER.
The track(s) is (are) programmed. The
program step number appears, followed by
the total playing time.
6To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 to 5.
Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same
disc.
7Press CD SYNC HI-DUB.
Deck B stands by for recording. To reduce
the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency
signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY
NR” appears in the display. The REC
PAUSE/START button flashes.
8Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
gto record on one side.
Select j(or RELAY) to record on
both sides.
9Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
To cancel Program Edit
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1 DISC”
or “ALL DISCS” appears in the display.
Tip
To check the required tape length for recording a CD,
press EDIT after you have inserted a CD and pressed
CD. The required tape length for the currently
selected CD appears, followed by the total playing
time for side A and side B (Tape Select Edit).
Note
You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing
over 20 tracks.
Timer-recording radio
programs
To timer-record, you must set the clock (see
“Setting the time” on page 11) and preset the
radio stations (see “Presetting radio stations”
on page 15) beforehand.
1Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to the radio” on page 15).
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
“DAILY1 SET” appears.
3Press .or >repeatedly to select
“REC SET”, then press ENTER.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes.
4Set the time to start recording.
Press .or >repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press .or >repeatedly to set the
minutes, then press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes again.
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MUSIC
GAME
MOVIE
AB
TOOL
3
PROGRAM
Track
number
Disc tray
number Total playing time
(including selected track)
continued

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5Set the time to stop recording following
step 4.
The start time appears, followed by the stop
time, the preset radio station to be recorded
(e.g., “TUNER FM 5”), then the original
display appears.
6Insert a recordable tape into deck B.
7Turn off the power.
When the recording starts, the volume level
is set to the minimum.
To
Check the setting
Change the setting
Cancel the
Timer-recording
Tip
You can use the digipad instead of ./>.
Notes
• If the power is on at the preset time, the Timer-
recording does not work.
• When you use the Sleep Timer, the Timer-recording
will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer
turns it off.
• The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
Do this
Press TIMER SELECT and
press .or >repeatedly
to select “REC SELECT”,
then press ENTER.
Start over from step 1.
Press TIMER SELECT and
press .or >repeatedly
to select “TIMER OFF”, then
press ENTER.
Timer-recording radio programs
(continued)