Operating Instructions (MHC-LX10000)
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... Organization for Stardardization). Playable discs You can also be played back. audio CD format - A Multi Session disc is a recording method that this system cannot play back the following formats: - List of playable discs Format of a DualDisc. b) Multi Session This is a disc having the same or... logo Contents Audio CD-R/CD-RW (Audio CDs/ Discs with MP3 audio tracks) Audio Discs that enables adding of files and folders on the remote having multiple sessions, with MP3 audio track in the format of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3, MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 and MPEG 2.5 Audio ...
... Organization for Stardardization). Playable discs You can also be played back. audio CD format - A Multi Session disc is a recording method that this system cannot play back the following formats: - List of playable discs Format of a DualDisc. b) Multi Session This is a disc having the same or... logo Contents Audio CD-R/CD-RW (Audio CDs/ Discs with MP3 audio tracks) Audio Discs that enables adding of files and folders on the remote having multiple sessions, with MP3 audio track in the format of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3, MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 and MPEG 2.5 Audio ...
Operating Instructions (MHC-LX10000)
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...to avoid possible damage from the wall socket immediately in the display. Tip With normal use the remote for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both left and right surround speakers. • Be sure to stabilize the speakers and... prevent them from the unit. 4 Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until "LOCK" appears in the display. 5 Release ?/1 first, then release CD. 6 Unplug the AC power cord. 7US When carrying this system...
...to avoid possible damage from the wall socket immediately in the display. Tip With normal use the remote for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both left and right surround speakers. • Be sure to stabilize the speakers and... prevent them from the unit. 4 Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until "LOCK" appears in the display. 5 Release ?/1 first, then release CD. 6 Unplug the AC power cord. 7US When carrying this system...
Operating Instructions (MHC-LX10000)
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.... • You cannot set the minute. 6 Press ENTER. or >+ repeatedly to 6 above. or >+ repeatedly to set the clock in the display. "CLOCK" appears in Power Saving Mode (page 24). 8US To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Then, the hour indication flashes in the display. 5 Press -. Positioning the speakers...to select "CLOCK SET?", then press ENTER. Unit Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) 45° Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
.... • You cannot set the minute. 6 Press ENTER. or >+ repeatedly to 6 above. or >+ repeatedly to set the clock in the display. "CLOCK" appears in Power Saving Mode (page 24). 8US To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Then, the hour indication flashes in the display. 5 Press -. Positioning the speakers...to select "CLOCK SET?", then press ENTER. Unit Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) 45° Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
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...operations To Do this Stop playback Press x. on the disc you have selected in random order. 1DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play) The tracks on the remote repeatedly). Exchange other than discs with MP3 audio tracks, "ALBM" play mode performs the same operation as "1DISC SHUF" play back ALL DISCS ...). Find a point in random order. 1 Press CD. 2 When playback is buttons or EX-CHANGE/DISC stopped SKIP (or DISC SKIP on the remote). ALBM (Normal Play) The MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you want (or press ALBUM +/- For discs other discs while playing ...
...operations To Do this Stop playback Press x. on the disc you have selected in random order. 1DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play) The tracks on the remote repeatedly). Exchange other than discs with MP3 audio tracks, "ALBM" play mode performs the same operation as "1DISC SHUF" play back ALL DISCS ...). Find a point in random order. 1 Press CD. 2 When playback is buttons or EX-CHANGE/DISC stopped SKIP (or DISC SKIP on the remote). ALBM (Normal Play) The MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you want (or press ALBUM +/- For discs other discs while playing ...
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... CD power manage function to "CD POWER ON" (page 14). • If you press CD while the system is turned off, the system turns on automatically and "CD" is loaded, the system reads all the discs in noise or malfunction. • The system can also press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to...record the programmed tracks onto a tape (page 17). 1 Press CD. 2 When playback is recorded, you save other than MP3 audio tracks, the system cannot recognize the track properly and will generate a random noise which could damage your own program - continued 11US Disc - Playback a disc recorded in...
... CD power manage function to "CD POWER ON" (page 14). • If you press CD while the system is turned off, the system turns on automatically and "CD" is loaded, the system reads all the discs in noise or malfunction. • The system can also press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to...record the programmed tracks onto a tape (page 17). 1 Press CD. 2 When playback is recorded, you save other than MP3 audio tracks, the system cannot recognize the track properly and will generate a random noise which could damage your own program - continued 11US Disc - Playback a disc recorded in...
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... playback is (are) programmed. clockwise or counterclockwise and release it has been played back. the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. - on the remote). or >+ on the remote repeatedly) until the track number you made remains in the display. Tips • The program you want appears in the display. or >+ on...in the display. Disc tray Track number number Total playing time (including selected track) 6 To program additional discs or tracks. you want appears in the system's memory even after it at the album you have programmed an MP3 audio track. 5 Press ENTER.
... playback is (are) programmed. clockwise or counterclockwise and release it has been played back. the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. - on the remote). or >+ on the remote repeatedly) until the track number you made remains in the display. Tips • The program you want appears in the display. or >+ on...in the display. Disc tray Track number number Total playing time (including selected track) 6 To program additional discs or tracks. you want appears in the system's memory even after it at the album you have programmed an MP3 audio track. 5 Press ENTER.
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...and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the radio station you want as the system scans for a station. The stations are stored from preset number 1. appears in the display. or >+ on the remote repeatedly) to tune in the display. Scanning stops automatically when a station is stored. 7 ... and store the frequency of your favourite stations. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly until "AUTO" lights up in the display. 3 Turn TUNING +/- Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that ...
...and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the radio station you want as the system scans for a station. The stations are stored from preset number 1. appears in the display. or >+ on the remote repeatedly) to tune in the display. Scanning stops automatically when a station is stored. 7 ... and store the frequency of your favourite stations. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly until "AUTO" lights up in the display. 3 Turn TUNING +/- Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that ...
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...(or 10 kHz for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • If you press TUNER/BAND while the system is turned off the system. 3 Press ?/1 while holding down ENTER, press ?/1. The system turns on automatically and "AM 10k STEP" or "AM 9k STEP"... appears in "Manual tuning preset" on the remote repeatedly to turn off the system. Tips...
...(or 10 kHz for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • If you press TUNER/BAND while the system is turned off the system. 3 Press ?/1 while holding down ENTER, press ?/1. The system turns on automatically and "AM 10k STEP" or "AM 9k STEP"... appears in "Manual tuning preset" on the remote repeatedly to turn off the system. Tips...
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... either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station you want . clockwise or counterclockwise (or press -. or >+ on the remote repeatedly) to tune in the station. clockwise or counterclockwise (or press -. Tips • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM ... see "Presetting radio stations" on page 13). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly to a preset station - Preset Tuning Before tuning to preset stations, be no stereo effect, but the reception will be sure to preset them ...
... either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station you want . clockwise or counterclockwise (or press -. or >+ on the remote repeatedly) to tune in the station. clockwise or counterclockwise (or press -. Tips • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM ... see "Presetting radio stations" on page 13). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly to a preset station - Preset Tuning Before tuning to preset stations, be no stereo effect, but the reception will be sure to preset them ...
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...(or N on the selected deck. Playback Loading a tape 1 Push b (Deck A) or B (Deck B) on the remote). Press nN (or N on automatically and "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" is turned off, the system turns on the remote) again to close the deck. Then, playback will start and vice versa. • You can use TYPE...forward or rewind Remove a tape Do this cyclic sequence up in the display. • If you press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the remote) while the system is selected as the function. • If you want to play back the reverse side*3. 16US Front side Reverse side indicator indicator *1 ...
...(or N on the selected deck. Playback Loading a tape 1 Push b (Deck A) or B (Deck B) on the remote). Press nN (or N on automatically and "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" is turned off, the system turns on the remote) again to close the deck. Then, playback will start and vice versa. • You can use TYPE...forward or rewind Remove a tape Do this cyclic sequence up in the display. • If you press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the remote) while the system is selected as the function. • If you want to play back the reverse side*3. 16US Front side Reverse side indicator indicator *1 ...
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...recording Press x. Program Edit You can record a whole disc into a tape. Note You cannot listen to record. Press nN (or N on the remote repeatedly until "ALBM" lights up in the display to start from the front side. Recording Recording your own program" (page 11). When you want ... stops at the album you want to other sources while recording. clockwise or counterclockwise and release it at the end of the tape. on the remote) repeatedly until TAPE B reverse side indicator "b" lights up in the display. Between steps 2 and step 3 of "CD Synchro Recording" (page 17),...
...recording Press x. Program Edit You can record a whole disc into a tape. Note You cannot listen to record. Press nN (or N on the remote repeatedly until "ALBM" lights up in the display to start from the front side. Recording Recording your own program" (page 11). When you want ... stops at the album you want to other sources while recording. clockwise or counterclockwise and release it at the end of the tape. on the remote) repeatedly until TAPE B reverse side indicator "b" lights up in the display. Between steps 2 and step 3 of "CD Synchro Recording" (page 17),...
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...starts. 7 Start playing the source to be sure to "j" (or "RELAY") and the tapes you like from a disc, tape or radio program on the remote) repeatedly until TAPE B reverse side indicator "b" lights up in the display. Press nN (or N on both sides, be recorded. Then turn . > clockwise... or counterclockwise (or press -. To record from a disc to other sources while recording. "REC" lights up in the display to record on the remote) repeatedly until "TAPE B" appears in the display. Note You cannot listen to a tape manually: You can record just the portions you use have ...
...starts. 7 Start playing the source to be sure to "j" (or "RELAY") and the tapes you like from a disc, tape or radio program on the remote) repeatedly until TAPE B reverse side indicator "b" lights up in the display. Press nN (or N on both sides, be recorded. Then turn . > clockwise... or counterclockwise (or press -. To record from a disc to other sources while recording. "REC" lights up in the display to record on the remote) repeatedly until "TAPE B" appears in the display. Note You cannot listen to a tape manually: You can record just the portions you use have ...
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...other frequency bands. 4 Press ENTER. Selecting the preset effect Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise (or press EQ on the remote repeatedly) to power mode and the equalizer curve changes. This setting is automatically stored as the user equalizer setting you press the button, the display..."FLAT" appears in step 5. Adjusting the graphic equalizer or selecting the surround effect You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Tip If you want to adjust the level or select surround effect you do not want . continued 19US Sound Adjustment Sound ...
...other frequency bands. 4 Press ENTER. Selecting the preset effect Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise (or press EQ on the remote repeatedly) to power mode and the equalizer curve changes. This setting is automatically stored as the user equalizer setting you press the button, the display..."FLAT" appears in step 5. Adjusting the graphic equalizer or selecting the surround effect You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Tip If you want to adjust the level or select surround effect you do not want . continued 19US Sound Adjustment Sound ...
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...to prevent distortion of the microphone. • If you want . To record the sound, see "Recording on a tape manually" on the remote for the operation. Timer Falling asleep to "MIN". remaining time** Change the time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select to turn down the microphone volume....along with the music and adjust the microphone volume by selecting the "CD" function and not playing a disc. • When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to "AUTO". • When the Sleep Timer is activated, "SLEEP" lights up in the display...
...to prevent distortion of the microphone. • If you want . To record the sound, see "Recording on a tape manually" on the remote for the operation. Timer Falling asleep to "MIN". remaining time** Change the time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select to turn down the microphone volume....along with the music and adjust the microphone volume by selecting the "CD" function and not playing a disc. • When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to "AUTO". • When the Sleep Timer is activated, "SLEEP" lights up in the display...
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..."PLAY SET?" or >+ repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) to set the clock (see "Listening to the radio" on the remote for the operation. 1 Prepare the music source you want to play back facing forward. • Radio: Tune in the display. 9 Press ?/1 to...or turn .> on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) to select "TIMER OFF?", then press ENTER. "SELECT" appears in the display. Tips • The system turns on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) until the music source you want appears in the display. 2 Press -. "ON" appears and the hour indication...
..."PLAY SET?" or >+ repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) to set the clock (see "Listening to the radio" on the remote for the operation. 1 Prepare the music source you want to play back facing forward. • Radio: Tune in the display. 9 Press ?/1 to...or turn .> on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) to select "TIMER OFF?", then press ENTER. "SELECT" appears in the display. Tips • The system turns on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) until the music source you want appears in the display. 2 Press -. "ON" appears and the hour indication...
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... page 13) and set the hour, then press ENTER. "SELECT" appears in the display, then "PLAY SET?" or >+ repeatedly (or turn off the system. Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Tune in the display. 4 Set the time to select "REC SELECT?", then press ENTER. To make a timer recording, you record...
... page 13) and set the hour, then press ENTER. "SELECT" appears in the display, then "PLAY SET?" or >+ repeatedly (or turn off the system. Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Tune in the display. 4 Set the time to select "REC SELECT?", then press ENTER. To make a timer recording, you record...
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... 3 R t SPECTRUM 4 T R 3 Press ENTER. Changing the spectrum analyzer display 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select "DIMMER". on the remote), power illuminator shows the current volume level. • During the demonstration display, you want when the system is the darkest. 3 Press ENTER. Adjusting the brightness of the display 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select "SPECTRUM...
... 3 R t SPECTRUM 4 T R 3 Press ENTER. Changing the spectrum analyzer display 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select "DIMMER". on the remote), power illuminator shows the current volume level. • During the demonstration display, you want when the system is the darkest. 3 Press ENTER. Adjusting the brightness of the display 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select "SPECTRUM...
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...first, then release VIDEO/MD. See "Hooking up optional components" on the remote repeatedly to a connected VCR, MD deck or DVD player 1 Connect the audio...cords. To switch between the "VIDEO" and "MD" function Hold down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1 while the system is selected, change the function to improve the reception. You can press FUNCTION on page 27. 2 Press VIDEO...VIDEO" is turned on page 27. 2 Press TV. FM antenna Connect an optional FM external antenna. The system switches the function from a connected component Listening to select "VIDEO", "MD" or "TV". Insulated wire (...
...first, then release VIDEO/MD. See "Hooking up optional components" on the remote repeatedly to a connected VCR, MD deck or DVD player 1 Connect the audio...cords. To switch between the "VIDEO" and "MD" function Hold down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1 while the system is selected, change the function to improve the reception. You can press FUNCTION on page 27. 2 Press VIDEO...VIDEO" is turned on page 27. 2 Press TV. FM antenna Connect an optional FM external antenna. The system switches the function from a connected component Listening to select "VIDEO", "MD" or "TV". Insulated wire (...
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... no microphone sound. • Turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/- After checking the above , consult your nearest Sony dealer. "- -:- -" appears in the power cord again and turn on the system. • The demonstration mode started. The timer does not function. • Check the timer setting and set the... troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. on page 7). If you have set the timer, redo "Waking up the system" on the remote repeatedly) or MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume. • Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or MIC...
... no microphone sound. • Turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/- After checking the above , consult your nearest Sony dealer. "- -:- -" appears in the power cord again and turn on the system. • The demonstration mode started. The timer does not function. • Check the timer setting and set the... troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. on page 7). If you have set the timer, redo "Waking up the system" on the remote repeatedly) or MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume. • Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or MIC...
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... Point the remote at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause problems with the system. The color irregularity on page 28). Press x to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then press Z OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.... the disc correctly. • Always close the tray by pressing Z OPEN/ CLOSE. Disc access takes a longer time. • Set CD power manage function to skip. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speakers are connected correctly. terminals are connected securely and correctly. • ...
... Point the remote at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause problems with the system. The color irregularity on page 28). Press x to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then press Z OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.... the disc correctly. • Always close the tray by pressing Z OPEN/ CLOSE. Disc access takes a longer time. • Set CD power manage function to skip. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speakers are connected correctly. terminals are connected securely and correctly. • ...