Sony MHC-VX77, MHC-VX55, MHC-VX99 operating instructions Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system	4
Step 2: Setting the time	7
Step 3: Presetting radio stations	8
Basic Operations
Playing a VIDEO CD	10
Playing a CD	12
Recording a CD/VIDEO CD	13
Listening to the radio	14
Recording from the radio	15
Playing a tape	16
Recording from a tape	18
Singing along: Karaoke	19
The VIDEO CD/CD Player
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0)	21
Checking the remaining time	22
Using the on-screen display	23
Locating a specific part of a disc	25
Resuming playback from the point you
stopped a VIDEO CD	28
Adjusting the picture	29
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly	30
Playing the CD tracks in random order
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Programming the CD tracks	32
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually	34
Recording a CD by specifying track
order	35

DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD		37
Flashing part of a CD		37
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound		38
Selecting the audio emphasis		39
Changing the spectrum analyzer
display		40
Selecting the surround effect		40
Adjusting the graphic equalizer		41
Other Features
Mixing and recording sounds		42
Falling asleep to music		43
Waking up to music		43
Timer-recording radio programs		45
Optional Components
Connecting audio components		46
Connecting a VCR		47
Connecting external antennas		48
Additional Information
Precautions		49
Troubleshooting		50
Specifications		53
Glossary		55
Index	Back Cover

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi Component System This system can play the following discs About this manualTable of Contents Hooking up the system Connect the speakersConnect the surround speaker MHC-VX77 only Connect the FM/AM antennas Connect the power cord to a wall outletTo attach the front speaker pads Hooking up the systemTo connect optional components To deactivate the demonstrationPress . or repeatedly to set the hour Setting the timeWhen carrying this system Press CLOCK/TIMER SETPress . or repeatedly to set the minute Press Enter Presetting radio stationsSetting the time Press EnterTo change the AM tuning interval To tune in a station with a weak signalTo set another station to the existing preset number To erase the preset stationPress one of the Disc 1~3 buttons Playing a Video CDTurn on your TV and select the video input Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a Video CD on the disc trayTips Basic OperationsPlaying a CD Normal playPress Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD on the disc tray Press CD Recording a CD/VIDEO CDCD Synchro Recording Press Z and insert a recordable tape into deck BTo stop recording Preset TuningListening to the radio Recording a CD/VIDEO CDRecording from the radio To listen to non-preset radio stationsPlaying a tape X 4Recording from the radio Searching for the beginning of a track AMS Press nNRecording from a tape High-speed DubbingTo stop dubbing When you use Video CDs When you are doneSinging along Karaoke To cancel the echoing Adjusting the microphone echoAdjusting the key Turn Echo Level to adjust the echo effectPBC Play Playing a Video CD with PBC functions VerPlaying a Video CD with PBC functions Ver To cancel PBC Playback of Video CDs with PBC functions VerTo select a menu number using the remote Checking the remaining timeDuring normal playback Using the on-screen displayWhen playback is stopped Press DisplayOn Screen 2 display Using the on-screen displaySpecial Menu To switch language of on-screen display Chinese model onlyTime Search Locating by elapsed timeLocating the track you want Locating a specific part of a discTo use disc digest with Video CDs with PBC functions Ver To switch to the digest of another disc during disc digestLocating a section within a track To display the next 9 tracksResume Play To use track digest with Video CDs with PBC functions VerPicture Effect Adjusting the pictureWhile playing a Video CD, press x to stop playback To view from the beginningTo cancel Repeat Play Playing the CD tracks repeatedlyRepeat Play To cancel Shuffle Play Shuffle PlayTo select a desired CD Programming the CD tracks 4 5Program Play Clear To cancel Program PlayPress nN to start playing the source to be recorded Recording on a tape manuallyProgram Edit Press . or until the track you want appears in the displayPress X to insert a pause at the end of side a To check the order To cancel Program EditSelecting tape length automatically Recording a CD by specifying track orderFlash Looping part of a CDFlashing part of a CD LoopTo reinforce lower bass sound V-GROOVE Adjusting the soundTo listen through the headphones For a powerful sound GrooveTo select User File To cancel the effectSelecting the audio emphasis Selecting the effect from music menuChanging the spectrum analyzer display Selecting the surround effectPress Spectrum Adjusting the graphic equalizer Mixing and recording sounds Waking up to music Sleep TimerDaily Timer Falling asleep to musicTo check the setting To cancel the timer operationWaking up to music Press . or repeatedly to select REC, then press Enter Timer-recording radio programsInsert a recordable tape into deck B Turn off the power Set the time to start recordingConnecting an MD deck for listening to music Connecting an MD deck for digital recordingTo the audio output of the VCR Connecting a VCRConnecting external antennas FM antennaAM antenna Precautions Troubleshooting PrecautionsGeneral Video CD/CD Player SpeakersTroubleshooting Tape DeckTuner Tape player section SpecificationsAmplifier section Video CD/CD player sectionSpecifications SpeakerGeneral Playback Control PBC GlossaryAuto Pause Menu PlaybackV, W, X, Y, Z Index