Sony MHC-NX300AV User manual

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©1999 Sony Corporation
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
4-226-710-12(1)
MHC-NX300AV

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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.
This system is equipped with the Dolby
B-type noise reduction system*.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY, the double-D symbol ;and PRO
LOGIC are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
This system can play
the following discs
SUPER VIDEO CDs Audio CDs
VIDEO CDs
Disc
logo
Contents Audio Audio Audio
+ Video + Video
Disc 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cm
size
Note on SUPER VIDEO CDs/VIDEO
CDs
This system conforms to SUPER VIDEO CDs/
VIDEO CDs without PBC functions and SUPER
VIDEO CDs/VIDEO CDs with PBC functions of
SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD standards. You can
enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc
type.
Disc type You can
SUPER VIDEO CDs/ Enjoy video playback
VIDEO CDs without (moving pictures) as
PBC functions well as audio CDs.
SUPER VIDEO CDs/ Play interactive
VIDEO CDs with software using menu
PBC functions screens displayed on
the TV screen (menu
playback), in addition
to the video playback
function of SUPER
VIDEO CDs/VIDEO
CDs without PBC
functions.
Moreover, you can
play high or standard
quality still pictures.
* PBC = Play Back Control
The MHC-NX300AV consist of the following
components:
– A/V control amplifier STR-NX300
– CD player/Stereo cassette deck
HTC-NX300
– Speaker system
• Front speaker SS-NX300
• Centre speaker SS-RC100
• Rear speaker SS-RC100

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system............ 4
Step 2: Setting up your speakers ......... 8
Step 3: Setting the time ....................... 10
Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 11
Basic Operations
Playing a SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO
CD .................................................... 13
Playing a CD ......................................... 16
Recording a CD/SUPER VIDEO CD/
VIDEO CD ...................................... 17
Listening to the radio........................... 18
Recording from the radio .................... 20
Playing a tape........................................ 21
Recording from a tape ......................... 23
Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 24
The SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD/
CD Player
Playing a SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO
CD with PBC functions ................. 26
Checking the remaining time ............. 27
Using the on-screen display ............... 28
Locating a specific part of a disc ........ 31
Resuming playback from the point you
stopped a SUPER VIDEO CD/
VIDEO CD ...................................... 35
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 36
Playing the CD tracks in random order
.......................................................... 36
Programming the CD tracks ............... 37
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 39
Recording a CD by specifying track
order ................................................ 40
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 42
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 43
Changing the brightness of the display
.......................................................... 44
Selecting the surround effects ............ 44
Enjoying the Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound ............................................... 45
Adjusting the graphic equalizer......... 46
Making a personal audio emphasis file
.......................................................... 47
Other Features
Mixing and recording sounds ............ 48
Falling asleep to music ........................ 49
Waking up to music ............................. 49
Timer-recording radio programmes.. 51
Optional components
Connecting audio components .......... 52
Connecting a VCR ................................ 53
Connecting a DVD player ................... 54
Connecting external aerials................. 55
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 56
Troubleshooting ................................... 57
Specifications ........................................ 60
Glossary ................................................. 63
Index........................................ back cover

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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Follow steps 1through 9of the following procedure to hook up your system using the
supplied cords and accessories.
If you set up the system vertically
Be sure to place the A/V control amplifier on top of the CD player/stereo cassette deck.
Centre speaker
Front speaker (Left)
Front speaker (Right)
Rear speaker (Left)
Rear speaker (Right)
FM aerial
AM loop aerial
Note on installing
Be sure to place the A/V control amplifier on top as shown in the illustration. When the A/V control amplifier
is placed under the CD player/stereo cassette deck, noise may be produced when playing tapes.

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FM 75Ω
AM
AM
FM 75 Ω
COAXIAL
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1Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM
CONTROL connectors until it clicks.
To disconnect the system cable, push the
tab and pull it out.
2Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT
SPEAKER jacks as below.
Note
Keep the speaker cords away from the
aerials to prevent noise.
3Connect the rear speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the REAR
SPEAKER jacks.
Notes
• Keep the speaker cords away from the
aerials to prevent noise.
• Be sure to connect both left and right
rear surround speakers. Otherwise,
the sound will not be heard.
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Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/
Stripe (#)
Red/
Solid (3)
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/
Stripe (#)
Gray/
Solid (3)
Insert only the stripped portion.
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4Connect the centre speaker.
Connect the speaker cords to the
CENTER SPEAKER jacks.
Note
Keep the speaker cords away from the
aerials to prevent noise.
5Connect the FM/AM aerials.
Set up the AM loop aerial, then
connect it.
Jack type A
AM loop aerial Extend the FM lead
aerial horizontally.
Jack type B
AM loop aerial Extend the FM lead
aerial horizontally.
Note
Set up the AM loop aerial as far as possible from the
main unit.
Black/
Stripe (#)
Gray/
Solid (3)

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VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V
120V
230
240V
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VIDEO OUT
AUTO PAL
NTSC
SYSTEM SELECT
7Set SYSTEM SELECT (colour
system) to the appropriate position
(PAL or NTSC), according to your
TV.
If your TV automatically switches the
colour system according to the input
signal:
Set SYSTEM SELECT to AUTO. “AUTO”
automatically switches the colour system of
the video output according to the colour
system of the current SUPER VIDEO CD/
VIDEO CD.
If the colour system of your TV is
NTSC:
Set SYSTEM SELECT to NTSC.
If the colour system of your TV is PAL:
Set SYSTEM SELECT to PAL.
Notes
• Be sure to turn off the system before changing the
SYSTEM SELECT setting.
• When you set SYSTEM SELECT to NTSC and play
back a SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD recorded in
the PAL colour system, the picture image may be
distorted depending on the disc. Similarly, when
you set SYSTEM SELECT to PAL and play back a
SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD recorded in the
NTSC colour system, the picture image may be
distorted depending on the disc.
8For models with a voltage selector,
set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
local power line voltage.
Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued)
6Connect the video input jack of your
TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the
supplied video connecting cable.
When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input so you
can view the pictures from this system.
Tip
For even higher quality video images, you can use
an optional S-video cord to connect the S VIDEO
input jack on your TV to the S-video OUT jack.
S VIDEO OUT

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Using the remote
You can use the shaded buttons shown below
to operate a Sony TV.
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.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD
mechanism.
Make sure that all discs are removed from the
unit.
1Press CD (or FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly) until “CD” appears in the
display.
2Hold down ENTER and press ?/1 so that
“LOCK” appears in the display.
3Disconnect the mains lead.
TV
TV VOL +/
TV CH +/
TV/VIDEO
9Connect the mains lead 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 adapter on the plug does
not fit your wall outlet, detach it from
the plug (only for models equipped with
an adapter).
To connect optional components
See page 52.
To deactivate the demonstration
When you set the time (“Step 3: Setting the
time” on page 10), the demonstration is
deactivated.
To activate/deactivate the demonstration
again, press DEMO (STANDBY) while the
system is off.
Tip
You can reinforce the bass sound by connecting an
optional super woofer to the super woofer connector.
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.
Use the large speaker pads for the front
speakers, and the small speaker pads for the
centre and rear speakers.
Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
To Press
Turn the TV on or TV ?/1.
off
Switch the TV's TV/VIDEO.
video input
Change the TV TV CH +/–.
channels
Adjusts the volume TV VOL +/–.
of the TV speaker(s)

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2Place the centre speaker so it is
placed at about the same height as
the front speakers (A). Align the
centre speaker with the front
speakers or place it slightly back
from the position of the front
speakers (B).
A
B
3Place the rear speakers facing each
other at about 60 to 90 cm above
your listening position.
Step 2: Setting up
your speakers
Connecting the supplied rear and centre
speakers enables you to fully enjoy Dolby Pro
Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic
Surround is a decoding system standardized
in TV programmes and movies. 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 as it happens on the
screen.
Positioning the speakers
Before you connect the speakers, determine
the best location for them.
1Place the front speakers at an angle
of 45 degrees from your listening
position.
Centre speaker
45°
Front
speaker
(L)
Rear
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
Rear
speaker
(R)
Rear speaker
60 to 90cm
Centre speaker

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PRO LOGIC
1Press PRO LOGIC.
“PRO LOGIC ON” appears.
2Press T. TONE on the remote.
The test tone is heard from the speakers
in the following order. Adjust the
volume of the test tone.
LEFT (front) tCENTER tRIGHT (front)
REAR
3From your listening position, press
CENTER LEVEL (+/–) and REAR
LEVEL (+/–) on the remote to
adjust the volume.
The volume level of the test tone from
each speaker should be adjusted to
sound the same from the listening
position.
4Press T. TONE when you are done
adjusting.
The test tone turns off.
Tips
• If you turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the
remote) all the speaker volumes change.
• If the test tone turns off automatically, press
T. TONE on the remote to continue.
Note
The test tone feature functions only for Dolby Pro
Logic Surround sound.
Adjusting the speaker
volume
To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound,
adjust the volume of each speaker.
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1Press CLOCK/TIMER.
The hour indication flashes.
2Press Vor vrepeatedly to set the
hour.
3Press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
4Press Vor vrepeatedly to set the
minute.
5Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
Tips
• If you make a mistake, start over from step 1.
• Setting the time deactivates the demo mode.
If you want to display the demo mode, press
DEMO (STANDBY) when the power is off.
To change the time
The previous explanation shows how to set
the time while the power is off. To change the
time while the power is on, do the following:
1Press CLOCK/TIMER.
2Press Vor vrepeatedly to select the SET
CLOCK.
3Press ENTER.
4Perform steps 2 through 5 above.
Note
The clock settings are cancelled when you
disconnect the mains lead or if a power failure
occurs.
You must set the time before using the timer
functions.
Step 3: Setting the
time
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TUNED
STEREO
TUNED
STEREO
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Preset number
Step 4: Presetting
radio stations
You can preset the following number of
stations:
– 2 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for AM.
– 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and
10 for SW.
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3
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Jog dial 1
?/1
(Power)
continued
1Press TUNER BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
The bands you can receive vary
depending on the model you purchased.
Be sure to check which bands you can
receive.
Every time you press the button, the
band changes as follows:
2 band model:
FM yAM
3 band model:
FM tMW tSW
2Press and hold + or – until the
frequency indication starts to
change, then release.
Scanning stops automatically when a
station is tuned in. “TUNED” and
“STEREO” (for a stereo programme)
appear.
3Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number flashes in the display.
The stations are stored from preset
number 1.
4Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
5Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store
other stations.
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To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press + or – repeatedly 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 3, turn the
jog dial to select the preset number where
you want to store the other station.
You can add a new preset number after the
last preset number.
To erase a preset station
1Keep pressing TUNER MEMORY until a
preset number flashes in the display.
2Turn the jog dial to select the preset
number you want to erase.
Select “ALL ERASE” when you want to
erase all the preset stations.
3Press ENTER.
“COMPLETE!!” appears.
When you erase a preset number, the preset
number decreases by one and all preset
numbers following the erased one are
renumbered.
To change the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To switch the AM tuning
interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off
the power. While holding down TUNER MEMORY,
press ?/1 to turn the power back on. When you
change the interval, AM preset stations are erased.
To switch back to the original interval, repeat the
same procedure.
Tip
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you disconnect the power cord or a power failure
occurs.
TUNED
STEREO
Step 4: Presetting radio stations
(continued)

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1Turn on your TV and select the
video input.
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your TV if you need help.
2Press one of the CD 1~5 Abuttons
and place a disc on the disc tray.
If a disc is not placed properly it will not
be recognized.
Press the same button to close the disc
tray. To insert other discs, press Aof
other numbers to open the disc tray.
?/1
(Power)
Basic Operations
Playing a SUPER
VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD
— Normal Play
You can play both SUPER VIDEO CDs/
VIDEO CDs without PBC functions and
SUPER VIDEO CDs/VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions.
You can enjoy two kinds of playback
according to the disc type.
Place with the
label side up.
When you play
a CD single,
place it on the
inner circle of
the tray.
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3Press one of the DISC 1~5 buttons.
The disc tray closes and playback starts.
If you press H(or CD Non the
remote), playback starts from the CD
loaded on the tray whose button is lit
green.
* “--.--” may appear in the case of SUPER
VIDEO CD.
1
To Do this
Stop playback Press s(or xon the remote).
Pause Press S(or Xon the remote)*1.
Press again to resume
playback.
Select a track or Press NEXT to go forward,
scene PREV to go back.
Or, during playback or pause,
turn the jog dial clockwise (to
go forward) or
counterclockwise (to go back)
and release it when you reach
the desired track. (Or press
>(to go forward) or .
(to go back) on the remote.)*2
Find a point in a Press mor Mduring
track or scene playback.
(Lock Search 1Press once to start searching.
function) 2Press again to increase the
search speed. Each time
you press the button, the
speed changes as follows:
1 (slow) t2 (normal) t
3 (high) t1 (slow) …
3Press H(or CD Non
the remote) to stop
searching at the desired
point.
*1There may be some disturbance in the video
image.
*2Only for SUPER VIDEO CDs/VIDEO CDs
without PBC functions.
Tips
• Pressing Hwhen the power is off automatically
turns the power on and starts SUPER VIDEO CD/
VIDEO CD playback if there is a SUPER VIDEO
CD/VIDEO CD in the tray (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the SUPER
VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD player and start playing a
SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD just by pressing
Hor the DISC 1~5 buttons (Automatic Source
Selection).
• If there is no SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD in
the player, “CD NO DISC” appears in the display.
• When a disc tray holding a SUPER VIDEO CD/
VIDEO CD is selected (or playing), the DISC 1~5
button for that tray lights green.
Notes
• Do not use force to close the disc tray, as this may
cause CD player trouble. Always close the tray by
pressing the appropriate CD 1~5 A.
• You cannot fast-forward or rewind a still picture.
Select a disc Press a DISC 1~5 button
in stop mode (or D.SKIP on the remote).
Play only the Press PLAY MODE
disc you have repeatedly until “1 DISC”
selected appears.
Play all discs Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “ALL DISCS” appears.
Remove the disc Press A.
Change other Press one of the CD 1~5 A
discs while buttons to open the tray that
playing contains the disc that
you want to change. When
you change the disc, press the
same button to close the tray.
While the tray is open, the
DISC 1~5 button indicator for
that tray flashes orange.
Adjust the Turn VOLUME (or press VOL
volume +/– on the remote).
Playing time*
Track number
Disc tray number
To Do this
Playing a SUPER VIDEO CD/
VIDEO CD (continued)

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To change the audio track
For SUPER VIDEO CDs with multi channel
data, press LANGUAGE on the remote
repeatedly to select the audio track you
desire. Each time you press the button, the
setting changes as follows:
tSTEREO 1
o
STEREO 2
o
MONO 1
o
MONO 2
o
MONO 3
o
MONO 4
Note
The language setting returns to the initial value
“STEREO 1” when:
– you turn off the power.
– you select a function other than CD.
– you exchange discs.
– you open the CD tray.
– an audio CD or VIDEO CD is played.
To change the subtitles
For SUPER VIDEO CDs with subtitle data,
press SUBTITLE on the remote repeatedly to
select the subtitle you desire. Each time you
press the button the setting changes as
follows:
tSUBTITLE 1
o
SUBTITLE 2
o
SUBTITLE 3
o
SUBTITLE 4
o
OFF
Note
The subtitle setting returns to the initial value
“OFF” when:
– you turn off the power.
– you select a function other than CD.
– you exchange discs.
– you open the CD tray.
– an audio CD or VIDEO CD is played.

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1Press one of the CD 1~5 Abuttons
and place a CD on the disc tray.
If a disc is not placed properly it will not
be recognized.
Press the same button to close the disc
tray. To insert other CDs, press Aof
other numbers to open the disc tray.
2Press one of the DISC 1~5 buttons.
The disc tray closes and playback starts.
If you press H(or CD Non the
remote), playback starts from the CD
loaded on the tray whose button is lit
green.
Playing a CD
— Normal Play
Track number
Disc tray number Playing time
Place with the
label side up.
When you play a
CD single, place
it on the inner
circle of the tray.
You can play up to five CDs in a row.
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Recording a CD/
SUPER VIDEO CD/
VIDEO CD
— CD Synchro Recording
The CD SYNC button lets you record the
audio from a CD/SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO
CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I
(normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The
recording level is adjusted automatically.
1Press Aand insert a recordable tape
into deck B.
Place with the
side you want
to record
facing forward
To Do this
Stop playback
Pause
Select a track
Find a point in
a track
Select a CD
in stop mode
Play only the
CD you have
selected
Play all CDs
Remove the CD
Change other
CDs while
playing a CD
Adjust the
volume
Tips
• Pressing Hwhen the power is off automatically
turns the power on and starts CD playback if there
is a CD in the tray (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the CD
player and start playing a CD just by pressing H
or the DISC 1~5 buttons (Automatic Source
Selection).
• If there is no CD in the player, “CD NO DISC”
appears in the display.
• When a disc tray holding a CD is selected (or is
playing), the DISC 1~5 button for that tray lights
green.
Note
Do not use force to close the disc tray, as this may
cause CD player trouble. Always close the tray by
pressing the appropriate CD 1~5 A.
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Press s(or xon the remote).
Press S(or Xon the remote).
Press again to resume playback.
During playback or pause, turn
the jog dial clockwise (to go
forward) or counterclockwise
(to go back) and release it when
you reach the desired track. (Or
press >(to go forward) or
.(to go back) on the
remote.)
Press Mor mduring
a track playback.
Press H(or CD Non the
remote) to stop searching at the
desired point.
Press a DISC 1~5 button (or D.
SKIP on the remote).
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “1 DISC” appears.
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “ALL DISCS” appears.
Press one of the CD 1~5 A
buttons.
Press one of the CD 1~5 A
buttons to open the tray that
contains the CD that you want
to change. When you change
the CD, press the same button
to close the tray. While the tray
is open, the DISC 1~5 button
indicator for that tray flashes
orange.
Turn VOLUME (or press VOL
+/– on the remote).

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2Press one of the CD 1~5 Abuttons
and place a CD.
Then press again to close the disc tray.
3Press CD SYNC.
Deck B stands by for recording and the
CD player stands by for playback. H
(for front side) lights.
4Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select gto record on one side.
Select j(or RELAY) to record on
both sides.
5Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press son deck B or on the CD player.
Tips
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press
hso that h(for the reverse side) lights.
• 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.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-
level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR
after pressing CD SYNC so that “DOLBY NR”
appears.
Notes
• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
• Dolby NR turns off and DIRECTION (gor
RELAY) is jwhen the mains supply is turned
off.
Listening to the radio
–– Preset Tuning
Place with the
label side up.
When you play a
CD single, place
it on the inner
circle of the tray.
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory
first (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations” on
page 11).
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VIDEO CD (continued)
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TUNED
STEREO
MHz
To Do this
Turn off the radio Press ?/1.
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or
press VOL +/– on
the remote).
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
Use manual or automatic tuning. For manual
tuning, press – or + repeatedly. For automatic
tuning, press and hold – or +.
Tips
• Pressing TUNER BAND when the power is off
automatically turns the power on and tunes to the
last received station (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the radio
just by pressing TUNER BAND (Automatic Source
Selection).
• When an FM programme is noisy, press STEREO/
MONO so that “MONO” appears in the display.
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception
will improve. Press the button again to restore the
stereo effect.
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the
supplied antennas.
1Press TUNER BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
The bands you can receive vary
depending on the model you purchased.
Be sure to check which bands you can
receive.
Every time you press the button, the
band changes as follows:
2 band model:
FM yAM
3 band model:
FM tMW tSW
2Turn the jog dial (or press .or
>on the remote) to tune in the
desired preset station.
When only one station is preset, “ONE
PRESET” appears in the display.
t
Turn clockwise
(or press >
on the remote)
for higher
preset numbers.
Turn counter-
clockwise
(or press .
on the remote)
for lower preset
numbers.
Preset number Frequency

20
3Press Aand insert a recordable tape
into deck B.
4Press REC PAUSE/START.
Deck B stands by for recording.
5Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select gto record on one side.
Select j(or RELAY) to record on
both sides.
6Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press son deck B.
Tips
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press
hso that h(for the reverse side) lights up.
• 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.
• To record non-preset stations, use – and + to tune
in the desired station manually.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-
level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR
after pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 4 so
that “DOLBY NR” lights up.
• If noise is heard while recording from the radio,
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
Note
Dolby NR turns off and DIRECTION (gor
RELAY) is jwhen the mains supply is turned off.
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2
3
4
5
A
H
hHs
Ss
DOLBY NR s
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–/+
hH s
AA
TUNED
STEREO
MHz
Recording from the
radio With the side
you want to
record facing
forward
You can record the radio programme on a
tape by calling up a preset station. You can
use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes.
The recording level is automatically adjusted.
Turn counter-
clockwise for
lower preset
numbers.
1Press TUNER BAND to select the
band you want.
2Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset
station.
Turn clockwise
for higher
preset numbers.
Preset number Frequency
?/1
(Power) 1
54,6
2
3