Sony MHC-LX10000 - High Power Mini Hi-fi System User manual

Mini Hi. Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers _e located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
nmnber in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call npon your
Sony dealer regarding this prodnct.
Model No. Serial No.
D_GITAL _UDIO
MHC-LXI O000
@2006 Sony Corporation

To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet.
Refer se:_,icing to qualified pelsonnel only.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, 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
I Do not install the appliance in a confined space,such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
--) This appliance is
I CLASS1LASERPRODUCT classified as a CLASS 1
I/
UOKAN 1 IASERLAITE LASER product. This
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT marking is located on the
red1 exterior
_@ Don't d_l-OWaway the batte:y with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
This symbol is intended to ale:t
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosme
that :nay be of sufficient
magnih:de to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
ilnportant operating and
maintenance (se:adcing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and/bund to colnply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Pa:t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against hannfifl
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 canse harn:fill
interference to radio conmmnications. However, there
is no guarantee that interfe:ence will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
ha:mfifl interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to t:_' to correct the
interference by one or n:ore of the tbllowing measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving ante:rod
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
diffelent fiom that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radioiTV
technician tbr help.
CAUTION
You are cantioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
amhority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CAW 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
CAUTION
The use of optical insuuments with this product will
increase eye hazard
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About this manual ................................... 4
Playable discs .......................................... 4
Getting Started
Hooking up the system ............................ 6
Positioning the speakers .......................... 8
Setting the clock ...................................... 8
Disc - Playback
Loading a disc ......................................... 9
Playing a disc .......................................... 9
Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Playing repeatedly ................................. 11
Repeat Play
Creating your own program .................. 11
Program Play
Tuner
Presetting radio stations ........................ 13
Listening to the radio ............................ 15
Preset Tuning
Manual Tuning
Tape - Playback
Loading a tape ....................................... 16
Playing a tape ........................................ 16
Tape - Recording
Recording your favorite tracks on a disc
into a tape ........................................ 17
CD Synchro Recording
Program Edit
Recording on a tape manually ............... 18
Manual Recording
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .............................. 19
Selecting the preset effect ..................... 19
Adjusting the graphic equalizer or
selecting the sun'ound effect ........... 19
Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 20
Selecting the sound system ................... 20
Flashing sound effect ............................ 20
SOUND FLASH
Singing along ........................................ 21
Timer
Falling asleep to music ......................... 21
Sleep Timer
Waking up to music .............................. 22
Play Timer
Timer recording radio programs ........... 23
Display
Turning off the display ......................... 24
Power Saving Mode
Changing the spectrum analyzer
display ............................................ 25
Adjusting the brightness of the
display ............................................ 25
Changing the power illuminator ........... 25
Viewing information about the disc in
the display ...................................... 26
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ......... 27
Listening to audio from a connected
component ...................................... 28
Connecting external antennas ............... 28
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ......................... 29
Messages ............................................... 32
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 33
Specifications ........................................ 34
List of button locations and reference
pages ............................................... 36
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This manual mainly explains operations using
the buttons on the unit, but the same operations
can also be performed using the buttons on the
remote having the same or similar names or
symbols.
You can play back the Jtbllowing discs on this
system Other discs cannot be played back
List of playable discs
Format of
discs Disc logo Contents
Audio CDs [_ _o_pa[_ Audio
DIGITAL AUDIO
CD-R/CD-RW _ _]_ Audio
(Audio CDs_ oior_AL AUDIO DIGI'rAL AUDlO
Discs with MP3 _
andio tracks)
Discs that this system cannot
play back
•(D-ROMs other than those has MP3 audio
tracks that conJt)rms to ISO 9660 a) Level 1,
Level 2, Joliet in expansion format
• CD-RsiCD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
audio CD format
data CD format with MP3 audio track in the
format of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3,
MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 and MPEG 25
Audio Laver 3 that coniBrms to ISO 9660 _)
Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in expansion
format or Multi Session b)
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• Data part of Mixed CDs.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart)
• CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been
correctly finalized (processing to allow play
back by a normal CD player)
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-
session that have not ended by "closing the
session"
• A disc recorded in packet write format.
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
• Audio side ofa DualDisc.
a) A logical folanat of files and fblders on a CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
Stardardization).
b)Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables adding of
da_ausing the Track-At-Once method Conventional
discs begin at a disc control area called the Lea&in
and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session
disc is a disc having multiple sessions, with each
seNnent from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a
single session
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Notes on discs
•This system can play back CD-R CD-RW
discs edited by the user. However, note that
playback of some discs may not be possible
depending on the recording device used lbr
recording or the disc condition.
•Discs recorded on CD-RiCD-RW drives may
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,
recording condition or the driYer's
characteristics.
Note on DualDiscs
This prodnct is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side. Please
be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may
not be played back on this product becanse these
discs do not conform to the CD standard.
"DualDisc" is a trademark of the Recording
Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This prodnct is designed to play back discs that
conform to the (ompact Disc ((D) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
• This system can play back Multi Session discs
when an MP3 audio track is contained in the
first session. Any subseqnent MP3 audio
tracks recorded in later sessions can also be
played back.
• When you play back Multi Session discs with
different forn_ats for each session, the format
of the first session is recognized as the disc
type. Tracks in the second and subsequent
sessions are played back if they are the same
formats as the first session.
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Do the following procedures [] to [] to hook np yonr system using the snpplied cords and accessories
(page 35).
AM {oop antenna
Surround speaker Surround speaker
(Right) (Left)
FM lead antenna
Front speaker (Right) Unit Front speaker (Left)
[] Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of the front
speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER
terminals as shown below.
White
[] Connect the surround speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of the surround
speakers to the SURR SPEAKER terminals
as shown below.
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[] Connect the FM and AM antennas,
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
[] Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display.
When you press I/@, the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not
fit your wal! outlet, detach it from the plug
(only for models equipped with an adaptor).
Note
Install this system so that the powe! co_d can be
unplugged flora the wall socket immediately in
the event of trouble.
Notes
•Keep the speaker cords away flom the antennas to
prevent noise.
• Be sine to connect both left and right surround
speakers.
• Be sure to malch the color of the speaker terminals on
the lmit and the connectors.
• Be sure to connect the speakers secmely and
CO1Tectly. When connecting speaker cords, inse_t the
connectors stlaight into the terminals.
To connect optional components
See "Hooking up optional components" on page 27
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Note
It'you do not use the 1emote for a long period of time
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage fiom
battery leakage and corrosion
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.
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from slipping.
When carrying this unit
Do the _llowing procedure to protect _e disc
mechanism.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1Press I/@ to turn on the system.
2 Press CD.
3Make sure that all discs are removed
from the unit.
4 Hold down CD, then press I/_ until
"LOCK" appears in the display.
5Release I/_ first, then release CD.
6 Unplug the AC power cord.
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Place the front speakers at an angle of 45
degrees from your listening position•
Unit
• 45°
Surround speaker Surround speaker
(L) (R)
Use buttons on the remote for the operation•
1Press I/_ to turn on the system.
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
"(LOCK" appears in the display. Then, the
hour indication flashes in the display.
Press -I,9141or I_1+ repeatedly to set
the hour.
3
4
5
6
Press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes in the
display.
Press -I,9141or I_1+ repeatedly to set
the minute.
Press ENTER.
The clock starts functioning.
To adjust the clock
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
"SET" appears in the display, then "PLAY
SET?" flashes in the display.
2 Press -1_141or I_1_1+repeatedly to select
"CLOCK SET?", then press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes in the display.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Notes
•The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs
• You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode
(page 24)
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1Press _--OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray slides out.
2 Load a disc with the label side facing
up on the disc tray.
When you play
back a 8 cm
disc such as
CDsingle, /_\ _jk,,K...__. /)_
place it on the _Z__.__ _JJ _\
inner circle of _/ J__/_
the tray _
To load additional discs, press
EX-CHANGE'DISC SKIP to rotate the
disc trav.
3 Press _--OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Notes
•Do not push the disc tray when closing it as this may
cause malfimction. Press A OPEN/CLOSE to close
the disc tray
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfimction
-- Normal Play/Shuffle Play
This system lets you play back audio CDs and
discs with MP3 andio tracks in different play
modes.
When playing an audio CD
Disc tray Elapsed
number Track number playing time
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Disc playing Disc presence
indicator indicator
When playing an MP3 audio track
Disc tray
number
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Elapsed
Track number playing time
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Disc playing Disc presence
indicator indicator
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1
2
3
Press CD.
When playback is stopped, press PLAY
MODE on the remote repeatedly until
the indication of the play mode you
want lights up in the display,
Select To play back
ALL DIS('S Tile tlacks on all discs in the
(Normal Play) disc tray continuously.
IDISC The tracks on the disc you
(Normal Play have selected in original
order.
ALBM The MP3 audio tracks in the
(Normal Play albmn on the disc you have
selected in original order
For discs othez than discs
with MP3 andio tracks,
"ALBM" play mode
proforms the same operatiozl
as "IDISC" play mode.
The tracks on all discs in
zandom order.
ALL DISCS
SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
IDISC SHUF
(Slmft]e Play)
ALBM SHUF
(Shuftle Play)
PROGt_a_M
(Program Play)
The tracks on the disc you
have selected in random
order.
The MP3 audio tracks in tlle
album on the disc you have
selected in random order.
For discs other than discs
with MP3 mldio tracks,
"ALBM SH_" play mode
performs the same operation
as IDISC SHLT"play
mode.
The tracks on all discs in the
order you want them to be
played back (see "Creating
your own pro mam" OI1
page i 1)
Press _ill_- (or I_- on the remote).
Other operations
To
Stop playback
Pause playback
Select a track
Select an album
of MP3 audio
tracks
Find a point in a
track 11
Select a disc
when playback is
stopped
Switch to CD
fimction li-om
another SOllrce
and sta*t
playback
antomatically
when there is a
disc
Exchange other
discs while
playing
Remove a disc
Do this
Press •
Press ||. 1hess || again to resmne
playback.
Tmn _ _ clockwise or
cotmterclockwise (or press
or I_t+ on the remote
lepeatedly)
Tmn and hold ALBL3/I +_
clockwise or countelclockwise
and release it at the albmn yml
want (or press ALBUM +,' on the
remote repeatedly)
For audio CD, turn and hold
"_ I_ clockwise or
cotmterclockwise and release it at
the pdnt you waist (o1 pless
or I_ repeatedly on the remote).
For MP3 aadio track, press _ or
I_ repeatedly on the remote.
Press one of the DISC 1 _ 3
buttons or EX-CHANGE,DISC
SKiP (o1 DISC SKIP on fi_e
remote)
Press one of the DISC 1 _-3
buttons (Atltomatic Somme
Selection)
Press EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP
Press A OPEN/CLOSE
1)The elapsed playi!lg time may not be displayed
correctly depending on the MP3 audio tracks.
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Notes
•You cannot change the play mode dm-ing playback.
• The fbllowing discs take a longer time to start
playback.
a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.
a disc recorded in Multi Session.
a disc to which data can be added (non-finalized
disc).
• When the disc is loaded, the system reads all the
tracks on that disc. If there are many albtmls or non-
MP3 audio tlacks on the disc, it may take a longer
time for playback to begin or tbr the next MP3 audio
tracks to start playback.
• You are recommended not to save other types of
tracks or tmnecessm Walbums on a disc that has MP3
audio tracks.
• Attempting to play back non-MP3 tbnnat files that
have the extension ".MP3" may result in noise or
malfimction.
• The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders
only
• When naming the MP3 audio tracks, be sine to add
the file extension" MP3" to the file name.
• An albmn that does not include an MP3 andio track
is skipped.
• If you save up the extension" MP3" to a track other
than MP3 audio tracks, the system caimot recognize
the track properly and will generate a random noise
which could damage your speaker.
• The maximum nmnber of albums on a disc which can
be recognize by this system is 150 (including root
albmr 0.
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tlacks and
albmns on a disc which can be recognize by this
system is 300.
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may
encmmter problems such as cannot play back, sound
intenuptions and noise.
Tips
• When you press CD 05 one of the DIS(' 1 - 3 buttons
to switch to "CD" fimction fiom"TUNER" fimction,
you lnay require a longer time to access the disc. In
the case, set the CD powa manage fimction to "CD
POWER ON" (page 14).
• If you press CD while the system is ialrned ofl_ the
system ttmls on automatically and "CD" is selected
as the fimction
• You can also press FL_CTION on the remote
repeatedly to select "CD".
• During Slmffle Play, some tracks may be played
back repeatedly
-- Repeat Play
You can play back all the tracks or a single track
on a disc repeatedly.
Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly I
during playback until "REPEAT" or "0
"REPEAT1" lights up in the display,
REPEAT: All the tracks on the disc(s), or all the ,-
tracks in the albmn* are played back repeatedly _'
up to five times.
REPEAT1 : A single track is played back
repeatedly until "REPEAT 1" is cancelled.
* When "ALBM" or "ALBM SHUF" is selected for
MP3 audio tracks.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly unnl both
"REPEAT" and "REPEATI" disappear from
the display.
Note
You cannot select "REPEAT" and "ALL DISCS
SHUF" at the same time.
Tip
You can change the RepeaI Play setting when the
playback is stopped.
-- Program Play
You can make a program ofnp to 25 steps from
all the discs in the order you want to play back.
You can synchro record the programmed tracks
onto a tape (page 17).
1Press CD
2When playback isstopped, press PLAY
MODE on the remote repeatedly until
"PROGRAM" lights up in the display
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3
4
Press one of DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons or
EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP
on the remote) to select a disc.
To program all the tracks on a disc at once,
proceed to step 5while "AL" appears in the
display.
To program all the MP3 audio tracks on
an album at once, turn and hold
ALBUM +_ clockwise or
counterclockwise and release it at the
album you want (or press ALBUM + on
the remote repeatedly until the album you
want appears in the display), then proceed
to step 5.
Turn _I_q clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press -1_141or
I_1+ on the remote repeatedly) until
the track number you want appears in
the display.
The total playing time flashes in the display.
When programming an MP3 audio track,
turn and hold ALBUM +_ clockwise or
counterc!ockwise and release it at the album
you want (or press ALBUM +_ on the
remote repeatedly until the album you want
appears in the display), then turn _
clockwise or counterclockwise (or press
or _+ on the remote repeatedly)
until the track number you want appears in
the display.
Total playingtime
Disctray Track (including setected
number number track)
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5Press ENTER.
The track(s) is(are) programmed.
The program step number appears in the
display.
O To program additional discs or tracks.
To program Repeat steps
Other discs 3 and 5
Other tracks on the 4 and 5
same disc
Other tracks on 3 to 5
other discs
7 Press _11=- (or I=- on the remote).
Program Play starts.
Other operations
To Do this
Cancel P!ogram When playback is stopped press
Play PLAY MODE on the remote
repeatedly mltil "PROGILadM''
disappear from the display.
Clear a tlack flora Press CLEAR on the remote
the end ofpromam when playback is stopped
Tips
•The program you made remains in the systenEs
memo_ T even after it has been played back Press
_,911D,_ (or _ on the remote) to play back the same
program again
• If"----" appears instead of the total playing time
during programming, this means:
you have progralnmed a track mHnber which
exceeds 20.
the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.
you have programmed an MP3 alldio track.
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You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations. You can then ttme in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding
preset number.
Automatic tuning preset
You can automatically tune in all of the stations
that can be received in your area and then store
the frequency of your favourite stations.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
_, Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until "AUTO" lights up in
the display.
3 Turn TUNING +/- clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press -I,ql< or
lidwl+ on the remote).
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. "TUNED" lights
up in the display. When a FM stereo
program is tuned in, "STEREO" lights up in
the display.
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If "TUNED" does not lights up and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the radio station you
want as described in steps 2 and 3 of
"Manual mning preset".
Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote.
A preset number flashes in the display.
The stations are stored from preset
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Preset number
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Turn TUNING +/- clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press -I,ql< or
I_1+ on the remote repeatedly) to
select the preset number you want.
Press ENTER.
"Complete!" appears in the display. The
station is stored.
Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the
frequency of your favourite stations.
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until "MANUAL" lights up in
the display.
3 Turn TUNING +/- clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press -I,91< or
I_1+ on the remote repeatedly) to tune
in the station you want.
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4Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote.
A preset number flashes in the display.
The stations are stored from preset
number i.
Preset number
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6
7
Turn TUNING +/- clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press -1_141or
I_1+ on the remote repeatedly) to
select the preset number you want.
Press ENTER.
"( omplete!" appears in the display. The
station is stored.
Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations,
Other operations
To Do this
Tune in a station Follow the procedure described
with a weak signal in "Manual tuning preset" on
page 13
Stop scanning Press m.
during automatic
tuning
Cancel presetting Press TUNER MEMORY on
the remote
To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set the CD power
nmnage fmlction to "CD POWER OFF". The
default setting is "CD POWER ON".
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
] Press CD.
2 Press I/@ to turn off the system.
3Press I/@ while holding m.
The system turns on automatically. "CD
POWER OFF" appears in the display.
To set to "CD POWER ON"
Repeat _e procedure above and "CD POWER
ON" appears in the display.
Notes
•When "CD POWER OFF' is selected, disc access
time is increased
•You cannot change the CD power manage fimction
setting in the Power Saving Mode (page 24)
To change the AM tuning interval
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
The factory settings for AM tuning interval is
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the
AM tuning interval, select any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding down
ENTER, press I/0). The system turns on
automatically and "AM 1Ok STEP" or
"AM 9k STEP" appears in the display. When
you change the interval, all the AM preset
stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat
the same procedure.
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning intelwal in the
Power Saving Mode (page 24).
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for halfa day even if
you unplug the power cord or ifa power failure
occms
• If you press TL_'qER,'BAND while the system is
turned off, the system turns on automatically and
"TL2XER"is selected as the fimction
• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly to select "TUNER".
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You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset station
-- Preset Tuning
Bdbre tuning to preset stations, be snre to preset
them (see "Presetting radio stations" on
page 13).
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
2Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until "PRESET" lights up in
the display.
Turn TUNING +/- clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press -I_1_1 or
I_1+ on the remote repeatedly) to
select the preset station you want.
3
Preset number Frequency
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Listening to a non-preset
radio station
-- Manual Tuning
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until "MANUAL" lights up in
the display.
3 Turn TUNING +/- clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press -I,9141or
I_1+ on the remote repeatedly) to tune
in the station you want.
Tips
•When an FNI stereo program has static noise press
FM NIODE on the 1emote repeatedly tmtil "MONO"
lights up in the display. There will be no steieo effect,
but the reception will improve
• To record the iadio programs, see "Recolding on a
tape manually" (page 18) or "Timer recording radio
progiams" QJage23)
• You can also press FL2qCTION on the remote
iepeatedly to select "TL_ER"
• To improve broadcast ieception, adjust the supplied
antennas, oi co!lnect an external antenna.
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1Push =_ (Deck A) or 4= (Deck B) on the
selected deck.
2Load a tape into Deck A or B.
With the side
you want to
play back or
record facing
forward
O Push the center of the tape lid to close
the deck.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
1Load a tape.
2 Press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the
remote) repeatedly until "TAPE A" or
"TAPE B" appears in the display.
3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
"_--" to play back one side, "c_-) ''.1 to
play back both sides or "RELAY ''.2
(Relay Play} to play back both decks in
succession,
4Press _11_- (or I_- on the remote).
The tape starts playing.
Press _ _ (or _ on the remote) again to
play back the reverse side .3.
Tape presence indicator
T,..,'",r::'L..'=:"f'zi ..-
===================
AL_._c8
QnOOVE
Front side Reverse side
indicator indicator
•1 Only tbr tile tape in Deck B.
Playback stops automatically after repeating
the sequence tbr five times.
•2 Relay Play follows this cyclic sequence up to
five times, then stops:
Deck A (front side) --+ Deck B (front side)
--+ Deck B (reverse side)
•3 You can only play back flont side of the tape in
Deck A.
Other operations
To Do this
Stop playback Press •
Pause playback Press ||. Pxess || again to resume
playback.
Fast-tb*ward or Tmn 41_ _ clockwise or
rewind comlterclockwise (or press _ or
on the remote). To back to
normal playback, press "q JP_
(or _ on the remote).
Remove a tape Push _ (Deck A) or tlw(Deck B)
when playback is stopped.
Note
Do not push _ (Deck A) 05 tlw(Deck B) while playing
a tape, otherwise the tape could be damaged
Tips
• When a tape is inse*ted, con-esponding presence
indicator lights up in the display
• If you press TAPE AiB (or TAPE on the remote)
while the system is turned off. the system tm_s on
automatically and "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" is
selected as the fimction.
• If you press "qJP_ (or _ on the remote) during
"TAPE A" fimction and there is no tape in Deck A,
the system automatically switches to "TAPE B"
flmction when there is a tape in Deck B Then,
playback will sta*t and vice versa.
• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly to select "TAPE A" or "TAPE B".
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-- CD Synchro Recording
You can record a whole disc into a tape.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The
recording level is ac!justed automatically.
1Load a recordable tape into Deck B.
2 Press CD and load a disc you want to
record.
When you want to record an album of MP3
audio tracks, press PLAY MODE on the
remote repeatedly until "ALBM" lights up
in the display. Then turn and hold
ALBUM +/ clockwise or
counterclockwise and release it at the album
you want (or press ALBUM +_ on the
remote repeatedly).
3 Press CD SYNC
"SYNC" lights up m the display.
"RE(?" flashes in the display.
Deck B standby for recording.
4Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
"_---" to record on one side or "(_-)"
(or "RELAY") to record on both sides.
5 Press REC PAUSE/START.
"RE(" lights up in the display.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press •
To record a disc by specifying
track order
-- Program Edit
You can record tracks on all the discs in the
order you want using Program Play. Between
steps 2 and step 3 of"CD Synchro Recording"
(page 17), do steps 2to 6 of"Creating yonr own
program" (page 11). When programming, make
sure the playing times for each side do not
exceed the length of one side of the tape.
Note
You cannot listen to othei sources while iecording.
Tips "c
•For iecording fiom the reveise side: •I
After step 1,press TAPE A,'B (o! TAPE on the "I]
1emote) repeatedly until "TAPE B" appeais in the E
display Press "qD_ (o! _ on the 1emote) '<
iepeatedly until TAPE B ieverse side indicator '"4" t_
lights up in the display to start playback of the
ieveise side Piess • at the point you want to start _-t
iecolding. "_
• When you iecord on both sides, be sm-eto start flom I
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,
iecording stops at the end of the reverse side. R
tQ
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-- Manual Recording
You can record just the portions you like from a
disc, tape or radio program on a tape.
You can also record from connected
components (see "Hooking np optional
components" on page 27).
1 Load a recordable tape into Deck B.
2Press CD, TAPEA/B, TUNER/BAND, TV
or VIDEO/MD (or FUNCTION on the
remote repeatedly) to select the source
you want to record.
3 Load the disc, tape or tune to the
station you want to record. To record
from the connected component,
connect the external audio sources.
,ll Press REC PAUSE/START.
"REC" flashes in the display.
Deck B standby for recording.
5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
".-_---" to record on one side or "(_._-)"
(or "RELAY") to record on both sides.
6Press REC PAUSE/START.
"RE('" lights up in the display.
Recording starts.
7 Start playing the source to be
recorded.
To stop recording
Press •.
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
Tips
•When you record on both sides, be sm-e to start from
the fiont side. If you start fiom the reverse side
recording stops at the end of the reverse side
• For recording fiom the radio:
If noise is heard while recording fiom the radio
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise
• For recording fiom a disc to a tape manually:
You can turn I_ I1_ clockwise or
counterclockwise (orpress _ or IP.I_I+ on the
remote repeatedly) to select tracks dming recording
pause (after step 4 and before step 6 of"Recording on
a tape manually" ).
• For recording fiom the reverse side:
After step 1, press TAPE AiB (or TAPE on the
remote) repeatedly until "TAPE B" appears in the
display. Press _.11_ (or _ on the remote)
repeatedly tmtil TAPE B reverse side indicator "_1"
lights up in the display to start playback of the
reverse side. Press • at the point you want to start
recording
• For recording an albmn of MP3 audio tracks:
Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until
"ALBM" lights up in the display Then turn and hold
ALBUM +_ clockwise or cotmterclockwise and
release it at the albmn you want (or press
ALBUM +,' on the remote repeatedly) after step 4
and before step 6 of"Recording to a tape manually"
• When recording fiom the tape:
If you set the direction to "(ZD" (or "RELAY") and
the tapes you use have different lengths, the tapes in
each deck reverses independently
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You can reint)rce the bass and create a more
powerful sound.
Press GROOVE repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
GROOVE ON* _ GROOVE OFF
* The volmne switches to power mode and tile
equalizer cms,e changes
Tips
•The det_mflt setting is "GROOVE ON"
• When "GROOVE ON" is selected,
"GROOVE" lights up in the display.
Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press EQ on the
remote repeatedly) to select the preset
effect you want.
Preset effect options
Effect Category
ROCK Standard music sources
POP
JAZZ
DANCE
SOUL
TECHNO
HIP HOP
REGGAE
S._\IBA
CLASSICAL
FLAT Original music source
USER EQ 1 User equalizer setting
USER EQ 2
USER EQ 3
To cancel the preset effect
Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise until "FLAT" appears in the
display.
You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering
the level of specific frequency band, then store
up to three user equalizer setting in the memory.
1 Press EQ BAND repeatedly to select a
frequency band or surround effect.
2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the level or
select surround effect you want.
Frequency band
l,.,I T T'i
Fi .L .L;
Frequency level if)
==-..===:.-== c
eR_OVE
O Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the level
of other frequency bands,
4Press ENTER.
A user equalizer number flashes in the
display.
5 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to select a user
equalizer number (1~3) you want to
store the equalizer setting.
6Press ENTER.
This setting is automatica!ly stored as the
user equalizer setting you selected in step 5.
The previous setting stored at this memory
location is erased and replaced by the new
setting.
Tip
If you do not want to stoie the equalize1 setting, select
"EXIT'?" in step 5.
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Other operations
To Do this
('all up ause: Turn OPERATION DIAL
equaliyer setting clockwise or coimterclockwise
until the user equalizer setting
number you want appears in the
display.
Notes
•When you select certain preset effects, the SmTound
effect may be canceled.
•When the surround effect is selected,
"SURROL_D" ligNs up in the display.
You can improve the sound quality of MP3
audio tracks during playback.
Press MP3 BOOSTER repeatedly,
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
BOOSTER ON ---* BOOSTER OFF
Tips
•The defanlt setting is "BOOSTER ON".
•When "BOOSTER ON" is selected, "MP3
BOOSTER" lights up in the display
• MP3 Booster setting only can be changed when disc
with MP3 audio tracks is selected during "CD"
fimction
You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the
sound mode you want.
Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to
select the sound mode you want.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
LINK i) ---* MATRIX SURR -')
:7 LINK: Reproduces the same sound with diffbrent
output levels.
2}MATRIX SURR:
Reproduces a wide range of sound that can actually
sense the size of the room.
-- SOUND FLASH
With the sound flash function, you can flash the
sound output. The sound cuts off periodically.
Hold down SOUND FLASH during
playback.
The flashing effect is activated.
To cancel the flashing effect
Release SOUND FLASH.
To change the sound flash speed
Hold down SOUND FLASH and turn
OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to change the sound flash
speed (1 -- 20).
Tip
The power ilhmfinator will synchronize with the
selected SOUND FLASH effect
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