Sony MHC-RX88, MHC-GRX8, MHC-R800, MHC-RX99 manual Speakers, CD Player

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There is severe hum or noise.

•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR.

The sound from the connected source is distorted.

•If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press FUNCTION, switch the display to “MD”.

“0:00” (or “12:00”) flashes in the display.

•A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again.

The timer does not function.

•Set the clock correctly.

DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear when you press the TIMER SELECT button.

•Set the timer correctly. •Set the clock.

The remote does not function.

•There is an obstacle between the remote and the system.

•The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor.

•The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries.

There is acoustic feedback.

•Decrease the volume level.

•Move the microphone away form the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.

The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.

•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the TV set.

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.

•Check the speaker connection and speaker placement.

There is no sound from the surround speakers (MHC-GRX8/RX99/R800 only).

•Press SONIC FORMATION repeatedly to select a mode other than “FRONT ONLY”.

There is no sound from the front speakers (MHC-GRX8/RX99/R800 only).

•Press SONIC FORMATION repeatedly to select a mode other than “WHISPER”.

Sound lacks bass.

•Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are connected correctly.

CD Player

The CD tray does not close.

•The CD is not placed properly.

The CD will not play.

•The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. •The CD is dirty.

•The CD is inserted label side down. •Moisture condensation has built up.

Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

Play does not start from the first track.

•The player is in program or shuffle mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappear.

“OVER” is displayed.

•You have reached the end of the CD. Press and hold 0to return.

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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 OperationsTo stop recording Recording a CDCD Synchro Recording Listening to the radio Preset TuningListening to the radio To listen to non-preset radio stationsRecording from 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 displayRepeat Play To cancel Repeat PlayPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly 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 manuallyProgram Edit Power 2 3 4 11, Edit 6 1012Recording a CD by specifying track order 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 General TroubleshootingPrecautions CD Player SpeakersTuner TroubleshootingTape Deck Tape player section SpecificationsAmplifier section CD player sectionGeneral SpecificationsSpeaker Index