ContentsMHC-RX90
3-859-544-1211996 by Sony Corporation
Mini Hi-Fi Component SystemThis caution label is located inside the unitGetting Started
Table of ContentsSound Adjustment
Other FeaturesStep 1 Hooking up the system
Getting Started1Connect the speakers3Connect the power cord to a wall outlet
2Connect the FM/AM aerialsTo attach the front speaker pads1 2,4 3,5
Step 2 Setting the timeWhen carrying this system
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SETTips
Step 3 Presetting radio stationsPOWER 3,5 6
5 Press ENTER/NEXT2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “AUTO”
Connecting optional AV componentsConnecting audio components
Step 3 Presetting radio stations continuedConnecting a VCR
Connecting an MD deck for analog recordingConnecting a super woofer speakerAM aerial
Connecting outdoor aerialsConnecting optional AV components continued
FM aerialNormal play
Playing a CD2 1 Æ‚
Basic OperationsPlaying a CD continued
TipsDo this3 Press CD SYNCHRO
Recording a CDCD Synchro Recording
2 Press § OPEN/CLOSE and place a CDListening to the radio
Preset Tuning1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the band you want
To listen to non-presetradio stations3 Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset station
Recording from the radioPlaying a tape
Recording from the Radio continuedTo stop recordingBasic Operations
3 Press ·4 Press
Recording from a tapeHigh-speedDubbing
2 Press HIGH SPEED DUBBINGThe CD Player
Using the CD displayTo cancel Repeat Play
Playing the CD tracks repeatedlyTo select a desired CD
To cancel Shuffle PlayPlaying the CD tracks in random order
Shuffle PlayProgramme Play
To cancel Programme PlayProgramming the CD tracks
„Non-StopPlay/Applause Mix
To cancel Non-StopPlayPlaying CDs without interruption
Programming the CD tracks continued3 Press r
Recording on a tape manuallyThe Tape Deck
1 Insert a blank tape into deck BProgramme Edit
Recording a CD by specifying track orderTapeSelect Edit
To cancel Programme EditSelecting tape length automatically
To check the orderFlashing part of a CD
To adjust the loop lengthTo adjust the flash length
Looping part of a CDWaving the equalizer
Using the drum padsTo adjust the wave length
To adjust the volume of the padsTo change the speed
Using the beat functionTo cancel the beat
To change the beat volumeTo listen through the headphones
Adjusting the soundSound Adjustment
For a powerful sound GROOVEMusic menu options
To cancel the effectSelecting the audio emphasis
1 Press MUSIC, MOVIE, or GAME to select a menuAdjusting the audio emphasis
Adjusting the graphic equalizerTo change the equalizer displayActivating the surround effect
Adjusting the Audio Emphasis continued3 Turn the jog dial to adjust level
5 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished4 Press ENTER/NEXT
Making a personal audio emphasis filePersonalfile
2 Press MEMORYWHISPER mode
Switching the Speaker FormationSonicformation
NORMAL modeFRONT ONLY mode
LINK modeReceiving RDS broadcasts
Using the Radio Data System RDSOther Features
What is the Radio Data System?AFFAIRS
To cancel PTY searchALARM
List of programme types PTYWhen you are done
Singing along KaraokeMixing and recording soundsFalling asleep to music
Sleep TimerWhen you choose auto
To cancel the Sleep Timer functionWaking up to music
Wake-upTimer2 Adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
9 Turn off the power2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
Timer-recordingradio programmesTo check the setting
To cancel the timer operationTo check the setting
Timer-recordingradio programmes continued6 Insert a recordable tape 7 Turn off the power
4 Set the time to start recordingCleaning the cabinet
PrecautionsOn safety
On placementCleaning the tape heads
TroubleshootingPrecautions continued
When using a tape longer than 90 minutesThere is severe hum or noise
The timer does not functionSpeakers
CD PlayerThe tape does not record
Troubleshooting continuedTape Deck
TunerTape player section
SpecificationsAmplifier section
CD player sectionSurround Speaker SS-SR101
Specifications continuedSpeaker
GeneralL, M
IndexF, G
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