Sony MHC-VX99, MHC-VX77, MHC-VX55 operating instructions Troubleshooting, General, Precautions

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Precautions (continued)

Before placing a cassette in the tape deck

Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.

When using a tape longer than 90 minutes

The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc. frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. When the tape heads become dirty;

—the sound is distorted

—there is a decrease in sound level

—the sound drops out

—the tape does not erase completely

—the tape does not record

Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.

In case color irregularity is observed on nearby a TV screen.

With the magnetically shielded type of speaker system, the speakers can be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularity may still be observed on the TV screen depending on the type of your TV set.

If color irregularity is observed…

Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity is observed again…

Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this unit, use the following check list.

First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven’t turned on the power (demonstration mode).

•Press DISPLAY when the power is turned off.

The demonstration mode appears automatically the first time you plug in the power cord or if there is a power outage.

The clock setting is canceled.

•The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs. Redo “Step 2: Setting the time” (on page 7). If you have set the timer, redo “Waking up to music” (on page 43) and “Timer-recording radio programs” (on page 45).

The radio presetting/timer setting is canceled.

•The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs for longer than half a day. Redo “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” (on page 8).

There is no sound.

•Turn VOLUME clockwise. •The headphones are connected. •Insert only the stripped portion of the

speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections.

•The protective device on the amplifier has been activated because of short circuit. (“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” flash alternately.) Turn off the unit, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

•There is no audio output during timer recording.

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi Component System About this manual This system can play the following discsTable of Contents Connect the surround speaker MHC-VX77 only Hooking up the systemConnect the speakers Connect the power cord to a wall outlet Connect the FM/AM antennasTo deactivate the demonstration Hooking up the systemTo connect optional components To attach the front speaker padsPress CLOCK/TIMER SET Setting the timeWhen carrying this system Press . or repeatedly to set the hourPress Enter Presetting radio stationsSetting the time Press . or repeatedly to set the minute Press EnterTo erase the preset station To tune in a station with a weak signalTo set another station to the existing preset number To change the AM tuning intervalPress Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a Video CD on the disc tray Playing a Video CDTurn on your TV and select the video input Press one of the Disc 1~3 buttonsBasic Operations TipsPress Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD on the disc tray Playing a CDNormal play Press Z and insert a recordable tape into deck B Recording a CD/VIDEO CDCD Synchro Recording Press CDRecording a CD/VIDEO CD Preset TuningListening to the radio To stop recordingTo listen to non-preset radio stations Recording from the radioRecording from the radio Playing a tapeX 4 Press nN Searching for the beginning of a track AMSTo stop dubbing Recording from a tapeHigh-speed Dubbing Singing along Karaoke When you use Video CDsWhen you are done Turn Echo Level to adjust the echo effect Adjusting the microphone echoAdjusting the key To cancel the echoingPlaying a Video CD with PBC functions Ver PBC PlayChecking the remaining time To cancel PBC Playback of Video CDs with PBC functions VerTo select a menu number using the remote Playing a Video CD with PBC functions VerPress Display Using the on-screen displayWhen playback is stopped During normal playbackUsing the on-screen display On Screen 2 displayTo switch language of on-screen display Chinese model only Special MenuLocating a specific part of a disc Locating by elapsed timeLocating the track you want Time SearchTo display the next 9 tracks To switch to the digest of another disc during disc digestLocating a section within a track To use disc digest with Video CDs with PBC functions VerTo use track digest with Video CDs with PBC functions Ver Resume PlayTo view from the beginning Adjusting the pictureWhile playing a Video CD, press x to stop playback Picture EffectRepeat Play To cancel Repeat PlayPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly To select a desired CD To cancel Shuffle PlayShuffle Play Program Play Programming the CD tracks4 5 To cancel Program Play ClearRecording on a tape manually Press nN to start playing the source to be recordedPress X to insert a pause at the end of side a Program EditPress . or until the track you want appears in the display Recording a CD by specifying track order To cancel Program EditSelecting tape length automatically To check the orderLoop Looping part of a CDFlashing part of a CD FlashFor a powerful sound Groove Adjusting the soundTo listen through the headphones To reinforce lower bass sound V-GROOVESelecting the effect from music menu To cancel the effectSelecting the audio emphasis To select User FilePress Spectrum Changing the spectrum analyzer displaySelecting the surround effect Adjusting the graphic equalizer Mixing and recording sounds Falling asleep to music Sleep TimerDaily Timer Waking up to musicWaking up to music To check the settingTo cancel the timer operation Set the time to start recording Timer-recording radio programsInsert a recordable tape into deck B Turn off the power Press . or repeatedly to select REC, then press EnterConnecting an MD deck for digital recording Connecting an MD deck for listening to musicConnecting a VCR To the audio output of the VCRAM antenna Connecting external antennasFM antenna Precautions General TroubleshootingPrecautions Speakers Video CD/CD PlayerTuner TroubleshootingTape Deck Video CD/CD player section SpecificationsAmplifier section Tape player sectionGeneral SpecificationsSpeaker Menu Playback GlossaryAuto Pause Playback Control PBCIndex V, W, X, Y, Z
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