Sony MHC-RG59)S/RG490S/RG290/RG190, MHC-GX470 Using the Timers, Prepare the sound source, 21GB

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Using the Timers

The system offers three timer functions. You cannot activate both the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time. If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority.

Sleep Timer:

You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if the clock is not set.

Press SLEEP repeatedly. If you select “AUTO,” the system automatically turns off after the current disc or tape stops or in 100 minutes. Do not select “AUTO” during Synchro Recording of a tape.

Play Timer:

You can wake up to CD, tape or tuner at a preset time.

Rec Timer:

You can record a preset radio station at a specified time.

Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer and the Rec Timer. Make sure you have set the clock.

1Prepare the sound source.

Play Timer

Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume. To start from a specific CD track or MP3 file, create your own program (page 16).

Rec Timer

Tune in the preset radio station (page 17).

2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET .

3Press /repeatedly to

select “PLAY SET” or “REC SET,” and then press ENTER .

“ON” appears, and the hour indication flashes.

4Set the time to start playing or

recording.

Press /repeatedly to set the hour, and then press ENTER . The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure above to set the minutes.

5Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time to stop playing or recording.

6Select the sound source or prepare the tape.

Play Timer

Press /repeatedly until the desired sound source appears, and then press ENTER . The display shows the timer settings.

Rec Timer

Load a recordable tape into deck B. The display shows the timer settings.

7Press /to turn off the system.

The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer and the Rec Timer will not play or record.

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Other Operations

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Contents Mini HI-FI Component System Except for customers in the U.S.A and Canada Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies A., Canadian and Australian models onlyTable of Contents Unit Remote Guide to parts and controlsMulti JOG dial / go back/go forward, +/- tuning page 11 Unit Tuning +/- button Remote +/- tuning button Mexican model Unit Karaoke button Remote Display buttonRemote Volume +/- button page 11, 12, 13  Unit Volume control 12, 13 REPEAT/FM Mode button  Battery compartment lid  Clear buttonHooking up the system securely When carrying this systemSpeakers and subwoofer Subwoofer MHC-GX470/RG590S/ RG490S onlyPower AntennasVideo Mexican model only Setting the clock To use the remote10GB Playing a CD/CD-G/MP3 disc To change the play modeOther operation 11GBListening to the radio To tune in a station with a weak signalTo stop automatic scanning To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo stationSelect a tape deck Playing a tapeInsert a tape 13GBAdjusting the sound To add a sound effect14GB Display mode When the system is Off1 Changing the display15GB Creating your own CD program To cancel Program PlayTo delete the last track or file of the program 16GBPress +/-  repeatedly to select your desired preset number Presetting radio stationsPress Tuner Memory  17GBCD Synchro recording/Manual recording/Sound Mixing Recording onto a tapePrepare the recording source Set deck B to stand by for recordingTo cancel the sound effect To stop recording19GB Enjoying karaoke For the Mexican model only20GB Prepare the sound source Using the TimersSet the time to start playing or Recording Press /  to turn off the systemTo cancel the timer To activate or check the timer againTo change the setting 22GBGeneral TroubleshootingCD/MP3 player TunerTo reset the system to factory settings To change the AM tuning intervalTape deck To improve tuner receptionMessages 25GBDisplay examples Display indicates 26GB PrecautionsMain unit SpecificationsAmplifier section 27GB28GB CD player sectionTuner section Tape deck sectionSpeaker Others30GB General31GB

MHC-RG59)S/RG490S/RG290/RG190, MHC-GX470 specifications

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