Sony MHC-RX90 Table of Contents, Getting Started, Basic Operations, Sound Adjustment, DJ Effects

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Table of Contents

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 . 8
Basic Operations
Playing a CD	11
Recording a CD	13
Listening to the radio	14
Recording from the radio	15
Playing a tape	16
Recording from a tape	18

Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound	29
Selecting the audio emphasis	30
Adjusting the audio emphasis	31
Making a personal audio emphasis
file	33
Switching the speaker formation	34
Other Features
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* 36
Singing along: Karaoke	38
Falling asleep to music	39
Waking up to music	40
Timer-recording radio programmes..	41

The CD Player
Using the CD display	19
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly	19
Playing the CD tracks in random
order	20
Programming the CD tracks	21
Playing CDs without interruption	22
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually	23
Recording a CD by specifying track
order	24
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD	26
Flashing part of a CD	26
Waving the equalizer	27
Using the drum pads	27
Using the beat function	28

Additional Information
Precautions	43
Troubleshooting	44
Specifications	47
Index	49
* For Western European model only

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Contents MHC-RX90 3-859-544-1211996 by Sony Corporation Mini Hi-Fi Component SystemThis caution label is located inside the unit Getting Started Table of ContentsSound Adjustment Other FeaturesStep 1 Hooking up the system Getting Started1Connect the speakers 3Connect the power cord to a wall outlet 2Connect the FM/AM aerialsTo attach the front speaker pads 1 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 speaker AM aerial Connecting outdoor aerialsConnecting optional AV components continued FM aerialNormal play Playing a CD2 1 Æ‚ Basic OperationsPlaying a CD continued TipsDo this 3 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 recording Basic 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 display Activating 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 sounds Falling 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 H, I, J