Sony MHC-RX88, MHC-GRX8, MHC-R800, MHC-RX99 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system	4
Step 2: Setting the time	6
Step 3: Presetting radio stations	7
Connecting optional AV components . 9
Basic Operations
Playing a CD	12
Recording a CD	14
Listening to the radio	15
Recording from the radio	16
Playing a tape	17
Recording from a tape	19
The CD Player
Using the CD display	20
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly	21
Playing the CD tracks in random
order	22
Programming the CD tracks	23
Playing CDs without interruption	24
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually	25
Recording a CD by specifying track
order	26
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD	28
Flashing part of a CD	28
Using the drum pads	29
Using the beat functions	30

Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound	32
Selecting the audio emphasis	33
Selecting surround effects	34
Adjusting the graphic equalizer	34
Making a personal audio emphasis
file	35
Switching the speaker formation*	36
Other Features
Using the Radio Data System
(RDS)**	38
Singing along: Karaoke	40
Falling asleep to music	42
Waking up to music	42
Timer-recording radio programs	44
Additional Information
Precautions	45
Troubleshooting	46
Specifications	49
Index	51

*MHC-GRX8/RX99/R800 only **European model only

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi Component System Page Table of Contents Connect the speakers Hooking up the systemJack type B Connect the power cord to a wall outletConnect the FM/AM antennas Jack type aTo attach the front speaker pads Setting the timeWhen carrying this system Hooking up the systemTips Presetting radio stationsPress ENTER/NEXT Turn the jog dial to set the minute Press ENTER/NEXTTo change the AM tuning interval Presetting radio stationsTo tune in a station with a weak signal To change the preset numberConnecting an MD deck for analog recording Connecting optional AV componentsConnecting audio components Connecting an MD deck for digital recordingFM antenna Connecting a VCRConnecting outdoor antennas Connecting optional AV componentsAM antenna Press one of the Disc 1~3 buttons Playing a CDNormal play Press ¤ and place up to two CDs on the disc trayDo this Basic OperationsRecording a CD CD Synchro RecordingTo stop recording Listening to the radio Preset TuningTo listen to non-preset radio stations Recording from the radioListening to the radio Press rREC Playing a tapeSearching for the beginning of a track AMS Playing a tapePress ¤and insert a recorded tape in deck a or B Press Tape a or Tape B Deck a or Deck B on the remoteTo stop dubbing Recording from a tapeHigh-speed Dubbing Press HI-DUBPress Display during playback Using the CD displayTo cancel Repeat Play Playing the CD tracks repeatedlyRepeat Play To select a desired CD To cancel Shuffle PlayShuffle Play Press CD PProgram Play Programming the CD tracksProgramming the CD tracks To cancel Program PlayTo cancel Non-Stop Play Playing CDs without interruptionStart playing the source to be recorded Recording on a tape manuallyPower 2 3 4 11, Edit 6 1012 Recording a CD by specifying track orderProgram Edit Tape Select Edit To cancel Program EditSelecting tape length automatically To check the orderFlash Looping part of a CDFlashing part of a CD LoopTo change the drum sound Using the drum padsTo adjust the volume of the pads Tap drum PAD a or B to produce the respective soundTo change the speed Using the beat functionsTo cancel the beat To change the beat volumePress Beat ON/OFF to stop the beat function Press Auto BPM Using the Beat JAM functionUsing the Auto BPM function Start playing a source Select a beat patternTo reinforce bass Dbfb Adjusting the soundFor a powerful sound Groove To listen through the headphonesTo change the spectrum analyzer display To cancel the effectSelecting the audio emphasis Music menu optionsSelecting surround effects Adjusting the graphic equalizerPersonal file Turn the jog dial to adjust levelRepeat steps 3 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished Making a personal audio emphasis fileTo call up the personal file Switching the speaker formationMaking a personal audio emphasis file Sonic formationFront only stereo mode Normal modeLink mode Whisper modeLocating a station by program type PTY Using the Radio Data System RDS4,5 Receiving RDS broadcastsList of program types PTY To cancel PTY searchSinging along Karaoke Adjusting the microphone echoWhen you are done To cancel the echoingMixing and recording sounds Waking up to music Sleep TimerWake-up Timer Falling asleep to musicTurn jog dial to select Daily 1 or 2, then press ENTER/NEXT Turn off the powerTo check the setting To cancel the timer operationSet the time to start recording Timer-recording radio programsInsert a recordable tape Turn off the power Turn jog dial to select REC, then press ENTER/NEXTPrecautions Troubleshooting PrecautionsGeneral CD Player SpeakersTroubleshooting Tape DeckTuner Tape player section SpecificationsAmplifier section CD player sectionSpecifications SpeakerGeneral Index