Operating Instructions
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Parts Identification The items are arranged in parentheses for European model *2 MHC-DX30/DX20 only 4 Refer to the pages indicated in alphabetical order. Main unit 1234 5 67 8 9 q; qa qs qd eg qf ef qg ed qh es ...) 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...
Parts Identification The items are arranged in parentheses for European model *2 MHC-DX30/DX20 only 4 Refer to the pages indicated in alphabetical order. Main unit 1234 5 67 8 9 q; qa qs qd eg qf ef qg ed qh es ...) 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...
Operating Instructions
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...other stations. A preset number appears in the selected preset number. To set another station to 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for a stereo program) appear. 3 Press TUNER MEMORY. Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of programed tracks (for eight seconds) t Clock...track whose number is stored. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to select the preset number you made remains after Program Play finishes. Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a station with a weak signal Press m or M (or TUNING +/- or > repeatedly to store other station. To tune in a station. ...
...other stations. A preset number appears in the selected preset number. To set another station to 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for a stereo program) appear. 3 Press TUNER MEMORY. Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of programed tracks (for eight seconds) t Clock...track whose number is stored. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to select the preset number you made remains after Program Play finishes. Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a station with a weak signal Press m or M (or TUNING +/- or > repeatedly to store other station. To tune in a station. ...
Operating Instructions
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...stations" on . "COMPLETE" appears. on the remote). There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas. 12 While holding down ENTER, turn off the system. Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the display. 2 Press . on the ... or "AM". 2 Press . Listening to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in any AM station first, then turn the system back on page 11). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to erase all preset numbers following the erased one and all the preset stations. 3 Press...
...stations" on . "COMPLETE" appears. on the remote). There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas. 12 While holding down ENTER, turn off the system. Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the display. 2 Press . on the ... or "AM". 2 Press . Listening to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in any AM station first, then turn the system back on page 11). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to erase all preset numbers following the erased one and all the preset stations. 3 Press...
Operating Instructions
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...prevent a tape from the wall outlet (mains) if it any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your local power supply. Demagnetizing the tape heads Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal... parts that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your nearest Sony dealer. For details, refer to the instructions of the tape deck...on the lens inside the CD player. If you move the system, take out any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the system and have it is : - Do not change the tape ...
...prevent a tape from the wall outlet (mains) if it any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your local power supply. Demagnetizing the tape heads Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal... parts that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your nearest Sony dealer. For details, refer to the instructions of the tape deck...on the lens inside the CD player. If you move the system, take out any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the system and have it is : - Do not change the tape ...
Operating Instructions
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...any problem using this system, use the following : - General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the direction of "Hooking up the optional A/V components" on page 16...." (see step 5 of the system's sensor. • The batteries have any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. continued Additional Information 25 "Setting the time" on the system. The timer does not function....Move the microphone away from the TV set the timer, also redo "Waking up to the stereo system. Set the clock and timer settings again. Press ?/1 to turn on page 8 - Replace ...
...any problem using this system, use the following : - General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the direction of "Hooking up the optional A/V components" on page 16...." (see step 5 of the system's sensor. • The batteries have any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. continued Additional Information 25 "Setting the time" on the system. The timer does not function....Move the microphone away from the TV set the timer, also redo "Waking up to the stereo system. Set the clock and timer settings again. Press ?/1 to turn on page 8 - Replace ...
Operating Instructions
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...The tape has reeled to the end. There is reset to turn on the disc tray. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press STEREO/MONO so that the speaker's + and - The system is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. • The capstans or pinch rollers .... 3 Press x, ENTER, and ?/1 at the same time. 4 Press ?/1 to the factory settings. If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows: 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in the display during operation. jacks are cleared. The tape does not erase completely...
...The tape has reeled to the end. There is reset to turn on the disc tray. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press STEREO/MONO so that the speaker's + and - The system is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. • The capstans or pinch rollers .... 3 Press x, ENTER, and ?/1 at the same time. 4 Press ?/1 to the factory settings. If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows: 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in the display during operation. jacks are cleared. The tape does not erase completely...
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...): voltage 450/250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms GAME (AUDIO) IN (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...
... (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...): voltage 450/250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms GAME (AUDIO) IN (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...
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,...