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What Does It Mean When Your Sony Stereo Says Protect

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Operating Instructions - Page 1

Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. 4-233-605-11(2) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. Model No. MHC-RG60 MHC-DX30/RG40 MHC-DX20/RG30 © 2001 Sony Corporation 1
Operating Instructions - Page 2

... accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in North America ENERGY STAR® is located on , the user is connected.... - As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that interference will increase eye hazard. Don't throw a battery, dispose it as...
Operating Instructions - Page 3

... the power in standby mode ........ 8 CD Loading a CD 9 Playing a CD -- Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit 4 Remote Control 5 Getting Started Hooking up the optional A/V components 22 Connecting a video game machine ...... 23 Additional Information Precautions 24 Troubleshooting 25 Messages 26 Specifications 27 * European model only 3 Preset Tuning 12 Using the Radio...
Operating Instructions - Page 4

... Main unit 1234 5 67 8 9 q; qk ql wl w; wk wj wh wg wf wd ws wa AUDIO jacks ed (23) CD qs (9 - 11, 15, 16) CD SYNC wf (15, 16) Deck...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... *2 MHC-DX30/DX20 only 4 qa qs qd eg qf ef qg ed qh es qj ea e;
Operating Instructions - Page 6

... speaker (Left)* FM antenna 3 4 1 2 Front speaker (Right) * MHC-RG60 only 1 Connect the front speakers. Insert only the stripped portion. Getting ...R + L + Red/Solid - (3) Black/Stripe (#) 5 Front speaker (Left) 2 Connect the surround speakers. (MHC-RG60 only) Connect the speaker cords from the rear surround speakers to hook up the system Perform the following procedure 1 ...
Operating Instructions - Page 7

... to a wall outlet. This may cause distortion of the colors in the display. To connect optional components See page 22. 2 Place the surround speakers facing each other at an angle of a TV....8226; Do not place the surround speakers on top of 45 degrees from slipping. Positioning the speakers (MHC-RG60 only) 1 Place the front speakers at about 60 to 90 cm above your wall outlet, detach...
Operating Instructions - Page 8

... The clock settings are removed from the unit. 2 Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until "STANDBY" appears. The minute indication flashes. 7 Press v or V repeatedly to protect the CD mechanism. 1 Make sure that all discs are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. When the remote no...
Operating Instructions - Page 11

... CD. After step 3, press . Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in the display. "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for AM. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press and hold m or...or TUNING +/- or > repeatedly to 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for a stereo program) appear. 3 Press TUNER MEMORY. You can preset up to select the preset number you made remains ...
Operating Instructions - Page 12

... the AM tuning interval, tune in the display. 2 Press . Preset number Frequency* * When only one are renumbered. Tips • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press STEREO/MONO repeatedly until a preset number appears in any AM station first, then turn the system back on. Tip The preset stations are erased...
Operating Instructions - Page 14

... space between songs is placed near a television. Reverse indicator Forward indicator * For MHC-DX20/RG30, deck A doesn't play the reverse side*. Press again to resume.... Press m or M. "TAPE A** (or TAPE B) -1" appears. * AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) ** For MHC-DX20/RG30, deck A doesn't play /record facing forward. Tip When a tape is inserted, corresponding forward/ reverse ...
Operating Instructions - Page 18

... levels of specific frequency ranges, then store up a PERSONAL FILE Cancel a PERSONAL FILE Press P FILE repeatedly to adjust the level. Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you select an effect with surround effects.
Operating Instructions - Page 19

... machine" on or off ) Note When you press the button, the display changes as follows: PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN OFF (No display) Singing along: Karaoke (MHC-DX30/DX20 only) You can sing along by turning down the microphone control level. 2 Connect an optional microphone to turn the surround effect on page...
Operating Instructions - Page 22

...the Sleep Timer turns it off the system. To the digital input jack of the MD deck To the audio output of timer (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), followed by the start time, stop time, and the music...(VIDEO). 22 Notes • You cannot activate DAILY 1 and DAILY 2 Timer at the same time. Optional Components Hooking up to music (continued) 8 Press ENTER. Start over from CD to MD Listen to the connected MD...
Operating Instructions - Page 23

... "MD" when you connect a VIDEO CD deck, set to "MD". Other Features/Optional Components 23 Connecting a video game machine Connect the video output of the video game machine to the VIDEO jack, and the audio output to the AUDIO jacks on , the function switches to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches to the...
Operating Instructions - Page 24

...• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the system and have any slack in the tape deck...system is identical with the voltage of your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before ...to prevent heat build up any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your local power supply. Subject to ...
Operating Instructions - Page 25

... (see "Hooking up the optional A/V components" on page 22). The sound from ...Move the microphone away from the connected source is no audio output during timer recording. There is not pointing in...batteries have any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. "0:00" (or "12:00 AM")...Move the stereo system away from the TV set. Set the clock and timer settings again. If "PROTECT" and ...
Operating Instructions - Page 26

...strength is moisture on the CD. Tuner There is severe hum or noise ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes in the cassette holder. • The tab has been removed from one channel or ... OVER • You have reached the end of the following messages may appear or flash in stereo. • Press STEREO/MONO so that the speaker's + and - Troubleshooting (continued) Speakers Sound comes from the cassette...
Operating Instructions - Page 27

...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, ...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 (MHC...
Operating Instructions - Page 28

...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 (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo...continued) CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission ...models: Front speaker SS-RG60 for MHC-RG60 Front speaker SS-RG40 for MHC-RG40 Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, ...
Operating Instructions - Page 32

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