Operating Instructions
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...) MUSIC EQ 6 (17, 18) P FILE qa (18) PHONES jack qk PLAY MODE 7 (9, 10) PTY/DIRECTION 7 (13) REC PAUSE/START wd (15) REPEAT 7 (10) SPECTRUM 7 (19) STEREO/MONO 7 (12) TAPE A/B qf (14, 15) TUNER MEMORY 7 (11) TUNER/BAND qd (11, 12) VIDEO jack ef (23) VOLUME control qh BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS v/V/b/B 5 Z (deck A) wk... qj ea e; Main unit 1234 5 67 8 9 q; Refer to the pages indicated in alphabetical order. Parts Identification The items are arranged in parentheses for European model *2 MHC-DX30/DX20 only 4 qk ql wl w;
...) MUSIC EQ 6 (17, 18) P FILE qa (18) PHONES jack qk PLAY MODE 7 (9, 10) PTY/DIRECTION 7 (13) REC PAUSE/START wd (15) REPEAT 7 (10) SPECTRUM 7 (19) STEREO/MONO 7 (12) TAPE A/B qf (14, 15) TUNER MEMORY 7 (11) TUNER/BAND qd (11, 12) VIDEO jack ef (23) VOLUME control qh BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS v/V/b/B 5 Z (deck A) wk... qj ea e; Main unit 1234 5 67 8 9 q; Refer to the pages indicated in alphabetical order. Parts Identification The items are arranged in parentheses for European model *2 MHC-DX30/DX20 only 4 qk ql wl w;
Operating Instructions
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... tune in the selected preset number. After step 3, press . continued 11 on the remote) repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the display. "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for AM. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press and hold m or M (or TUNING +/- During normal play the ...Press ENTER. To set another station to an existing preset number Start over . The stations are stored from step 1. Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a station. The station is a program: The last track number of the program and the total playing time t Total number of ...
... tune in the selected preset number. After step 3, press . continued 11 on the remote) repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the display. "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for AM. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press and hold m or M (or TUNING +/- During normal play the ...Press ENTER. To set another station to an existing preset number Start over . The stations are stored from step 1. Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a station. The station is a program: The last track number of the program and the total playing time t Total number of ...
Operating Instructions
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...the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn the system back on. on the remote). For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNER MEMORY until "MONO" appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • To improve broadcast reception,... manual tuning, press m or M (or TUNING +/- Preset number Frequency* * When only one are renumbered. While holding down ENTER, turn off the system. on page 11). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to the radio - on the remote) repeatedly. When you want to erase. To change the interval,...
...the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn the system back on. on the remote). For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNER MEMORY until "MONO" appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • To improve broadcast reception,... manual tuning, press m or M (or TUNING +/- Preset number Frequency* * When only one are renumbered. While holding down ENTER, turn off the system. on page 11). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to the radio - on the remote) repeatedly. When you want to erase. To change the interval,...
Operating Instructions
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...the cord (mains lead), pull it any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your system is identical with the voltage of use with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up...and the metal parts that the operating voltage of your nearest Sony dealer. Subject to vibrations - Remove the CD and leave the system turned on CD-R drives may get entangled in the tape ... even if the unit itself . • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the system and have any further. • The AC power cord must be changed only at the end...
...the cord (mains lead), pull it any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your system is identical with the voltage of use with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up...and the metal parts that the operating voltage of your nearest Sony dealer. Subject to vibrations - Remove the CD and leave the system turned on CD-R drives may get entangled in the tape ... even if the unit itself . • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the system and have any further. • The AC power cord must be changed only at the end...
Operating Instructions
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... SET. • Set the timer correctly. • Set the clock. Move the stereo system away from the TV set the timer, also redo "Waking up the optional A/V components" on after the system is connected firmly and the speakers are connected. • Insert only the stripped portion ...then press ?/1 again to turn on a TV screen persists. • Turn off the system and check the speaker cord. Replace the batteries. Troubleshooting If you have any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Redo the following check list. There is not pointing in the display. • ...
... SET. • Set the timer correctly. • Set the clock. Move the stereo system away from the TV set the timer, also redo "Waking up the optional A/V components" on after the system is connected firmly and the speakers are connected. • Insert only the stripped portion ...then press ?/1 again to turn on a TV screen persists. • Turn off the system and check the speaker cord. Replace the batteries. Troubleshooting If you have any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Redo the following check list. There is not pointing in the display. • ...
Operating Instructions
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... One of the CD. The system is in . 3 Press x, ENTER, and ?/1 at the same time. 4 Press ?/1 to the factory settings. Tape Deck The tape does not record. • No tape in stereo. • Press STEREO/MONO so that the speaker's + and - A stereo FM program cannot be received in... CD Player The CD tray does not close. • The CD is moisture on page 24). Sound lacks bass. • Check that "STEREO" appears. Troubleshooting (continued) Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • Check the speaker connection and speaker placement...
... One of the CD. The system is in . 3 Press x, ENTER, and ?/1 at the same time. 4 Press ?/1 to the factory settings. Tape Deck The tape does not record. • No tape in stereo. • Press STEREO/MONO so that the speaker's + and - A stereo FM program cannot be received in... CD Player The CD tray does not close. • The CD is moisture on page 24). Sound lacks bass. • Check that "STEREO" appears. Troubleshooting (continued) Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • Check the speaker connection and speaker placement...
Operating Instructions
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... (reference) 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 180 + 180 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-RG40 DIN power output (rated) 65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 80 + 80 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10... (phono jack): voltage 450 mV, impedance 47 kilohms MIC (mini jack): sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kilohms Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms SURROUND SPEAKER (MHC-RG60 only): accepts impedance of 6 to rated output. rates ...
... (reference) 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 180 + 180 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-RG40 DIN power output (rated) 65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 80 + 80 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10... (phono jack): voltage 450 mV, impedance 47 kilohms MIC (mini jack): sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kilohms Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms SURROUND SPEAKER (MHC-RG60 only): accepts impedance of 6 to rated output. rates ...
Operating Instructions
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... optical connector jack, rear panel) Wavelength 660 nm Output Level -18 dBm Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 40 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak ... terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Speaker North American and European models: Front speaker SS-RG60 for MHC-RG60 Front speaker SS-RG40 for MHC-RG40 Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Sub Woofer: 13 cm, cone type Woofer: 13 cm,...
... optical connector jack, rear panel) Wavelength 660 nm Output Level -18 dBm Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 40 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak ... terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Speaker North American and European models: Front speaker SS-RG60 for MHC-RG60 Front speaker SS-RG40 for MHC-RG40 Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Sub Woofer: 13 cm, cone type Woofer: 13 cm,...