Sony MHC-ZX30AV User manual

Operating Instructions
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
4-227-889-12(1)
©2000 Sony Corporation
MHC-ZX30AV
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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.
NOTICE FOR THE CUST OM ERS IN
CANADA
CAU T I ON
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.
ENERGY STAR®is a U.S. registered mark.
As ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B-type
noise reduction system*.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol ;are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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* Canadian and European models only
** European model only
Table of Contents
Ge tt ing Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system ................ 4
Step 2: Setting up your speakers .............. 7
Step 3: Setting the time ............................ 9
Step 4: Presetting radio stations ............. 10
Saving the power in standby mode* ....... 12
Ba sic Ope ra tions
Playing a CD ........................................... 13
Recording a CD ....................................... 15
Listening to the radio .............................. 16
Recording from the radio ........................ 18
Playing a tape .......................................... 19
Recording from a tape ............................. 22
The CD Pla ye r
Using the CD display .............................. 23
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ............ 24
Playing the CD tracks in random order ... 25
Programming the CD tracks .................... 26
The Ta pe Deck
Recording on a tape manually ................. 28
Recording a CD by specifying track order
.......................................................... 29
DJ Effe cts
Looping part of a CD .............................. 32
Flashing part of a CD .............................. 33
Sound Adjustme nt
Adjusting the sound ................................ 33
Selecting the preset audio effect file ....... 34
Changing the spectrum analyzer display 36
Selecting surround effects ....................... 37
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound
.......................................................... 38
Controlling the graphic equalizer ............ 39
Creating a personal audio effect file ....... 40
Ot he r Fe at ure s
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)** .. 41
Falling asleep to music ............................ 43
Waking up to music ................................ 44
Timer-recording radio programs ............. 46
Opt iona l compone nt s
Connecting audio components ................ 48
Connecting a VCR .................................. 50
Connecting a DVD player ....................... 50
Connecting external antennas ................. 51
Addit ional Informat ion
Precautions .............................................. 53
Troubleshooting ...................................... 54
Specifications .......................................... 57
Parts Identification for the remote .......... 60
Index ........................................................ 61
Items in “Sound Mode” and “Set Up
Mode” ................................. Back cover
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Gett ing Start e d
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Follow steps 1through 6of the following procedure to hook up your system using the supplied cords
and accessories.
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6
5
1
3
1
2 3
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1
1Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of the front
speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks as
below.
–
R L
+
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 57).
Insert only the stripped portion.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Front speaker (Left)
Front speaker (Right)
Rear speaker (Left)
Rear speaker (Right) Center speaker
Black (#)
Red (3)
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2Connect the rear speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of the rear
speakers to the REAR SPEAKER jacks.
R
L
+
–
+
Notes
• Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
• Do not place the rear speakers on top of a TV.
This may cause color distortion in the TV
screen.
3Connect the center speaker.
Connect the speaker cords of the center
speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER jacks.
R
L
+
–
+
Note
Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas
to prevent noise.
4Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
Jack type A
FM75
AM
Jack type B
FM75
AM
COAXIAL
5For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position
of your local power line voltage.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V
120V
230
240V
-
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/Stripe (#)
Red/Solid
(3)
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/Stripe (#)
Red/Solid
(3)
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AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
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6Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
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 c onne c t opt ional c omponent s
See page 48.
To de act iva t e/ac tiva te t he
de m onstrat ion
When you set the time (“Step 3: Setting the time”
on page 9), the demonstration is deactivated.
To activate/deactivate the demonstration again,
press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is
off.
Tip
You can reinforce the bass sound by connecting an
optional super woofer to the super woofer connector.
To a t tac h the front spe ake r pads
Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the
bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers
and prevent them from slipping.
Inse rting t w o size AA (R6)
ba t terie s int o t he re mot e
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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.
Whe n ca rrying this syst em
Do the following to protect the CD mechanism.
Make sure that all discs are removed from the
unit.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears in the display.
2Hold down V-GROOVE and press ?/1 so that
“LOCK” appears in the display.
St e p 1: Hooking up the syste m
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Step 2: Setting up your
speakers
Connecting the supplied rear and center speakers
enables you to fully enjoy Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a
decoding system standardized in TV programs 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 of the TV 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.
2Place the center speaker at about the
same height as the front speakers (A).
Align the center speaker with the front
speakers or place it slightly behind the
front speakers (B).
A
B
3Place the rear speakers facing each
other at about 60 to 90 cm above your
listening position.
Front
speaker (L)
Front
speaker (R)
Center
speaker
Rear
speaker (L)
Rear
speaker (R)
45°
Center
speaker
Rear speaker
60 to 90 cm
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Adjusting the speaker volume
To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, turn
on the Dolby Pro Logic mode, then adjust the
volume of each speaker using the test tone
provided by the system.
MmX
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.
x
H
h H
v
V
Bb
h H
B/b
VOLUME +/–
VOLUME
MODE SELECT
?/1
(Power)
St e p 2: Se t ting up your
spea ke rs (c ont inue d)
1
1
2, 4
3
Multi stick
PUSH ENTER
1Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC
ON/OFF on the remote).
“PRO LOGIC ON” appears.
2Press T.TONE ON/OFF on the remote.
Each speaker will emit a test tone in the
following order. Adjust the volume of the
test tone.
tLEFT tCENTER tRIGHT
REAR L TREAR R T
3From your listening position, press
CENTER LEVEL (+/–) and REAR
LEVEL (+/–) on the remote to adjust
the volume.
For the rear level, the rear right speaker will
emit sound.
The volume levels from each speaker must
become the same.
4Press T.TONE ON/OFF when you are
done adjusting.
The test tone turns off.
Tip
If you turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the
remote) all the speaker volumes change.
Note
The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound.
To a djust t he spe ake r ba lanc e
You can adjust the balance of the front speakers
and the rear speakers.
1In step 2 above, select RIGHT, LEFT or
CENTER to adjust the front balance, and select
REAR R or REAR L to adjust the rear balance.
2Press Bor bon the remote (or move the multi
stick on the unit toward bor B) and adjust the
balance.
Tip
You can adjust the speaker balance using the “Sound
Mode” menu.
1Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Sound
Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER.
2Move the multi stick toward bor Brepeatedly to
select “Front Balance” or “Rear Balance”, then
press PUSH ENTER.
3Move the multi stick toward bor Brepeatedly to
adjust the balance, then press PUSH ENTER.
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Step 3: Setting the time
You must set the time before using the timer
functions.
The clock is on a 24-hour system for the European
model, and on a 12-hour system for other models.
For illustration purposes, the 24-hour system
model is used.
1Press MODE SELECT when the system
is turned off.
“Clock Set ?” appears.
When the system is in the Power Saving
Mode, “Clock Set ?” will not appear. Either
set Power Saving Mode off, or follow the
steps on the following page (“To change the
time”) after turning the power on.
2Press PUSH ENTER.
The hour indication flashes.
3Move the multi stick toward vor V
repeatedly to set the hour.
4Move the multi stick toward B.
The minute indication flashes.
5Move the multi stick toward vor V
repeatedly to set the minute.
6Press PUSH ENTER.
To c a nce l the m enu ope rat ion
Press MODE SELECT.
Tips
• Refer to the illustration to use the multi stick. Place
your finger on the center of the multi stick and
move in the direction you want (up/down or left/
right shown v/V or b/B in this manual).
PUSH
ENTER
• If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.
?/1
(Power) 1
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2,3,4 ,5,6
Up (v)
Right (B)
Left (b)
Down (V)
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To c hange t he tim e
The previous explanation shows you how to set
the time while the power is off. To change the
time while the power is on, do the following:
1Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set
Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER.
2Move the multi stick toward bor Brepeatedly
to select “Timer Set Up ?”, then press PUSH
ENTER.
3Move the multi stick toward bor Brepeatedly
to select “Clock Set ?”, then press PUSH
ENTER.
4Perform steps 3 through 6 on page 9.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Step 4: Presetting radio
stations
You can preset a total of 30 stations (20 for FM
and 10 for AM).
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1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2Press and hold mor Muntil the
frequency indication starts to change,
then release.
Scanning stops automatically when a station
is tuned in. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a
stereo program) appear.
TUNED STEREO
St e p 3: Se t ting t he t im e
(continued)
?/1
(Power)
1Multi stick
PUSH ENTER
2
3
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