Sony MHC-VX77, MHC-VX55, MHC-VX99 operating instructions Speakers, Video CD/CD Player

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There is severe hum or noise.

•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR.

The sound from the connected source is distorted.

•If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press MD (VIDEO), switch the display to “MD” (see “Note: Connecting a VCR” on page 47).

“0:00” (or “12:00 AM”) flashes in the display.

•A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again.

The timer does not function.

•Set the clock correctly.

DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear when you press the CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button.

•Set the timer correctly. •Set the clock.

The remote does not function.

•There is an obstacle between the remote and the system.

•The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor.

•The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries.

There is acoustic feedback.

•Decrease the volume level.

•Move the microphone away form the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.

The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.

•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the TV set.

“PROTECT”and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately.

•A strong signal was input. Press ?/1 to turn off the power, leave the system turned off for a while, then press ?/1 again to turn on the power.

•Check the speaker cables in case “PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately again after you turn the system on.

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.

•Check the speaker connection and speaker placement.

Sound lacks bass.

•Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are connected correctly.

VIDEO CD/CD Player

There is no picture.

•Check that the player is connected securely.

•Make sure you operate the TV correctly. •Make sure you set the color system

correctly, according to your TV (color) system.

•Press CD.

The CD tray does not close.

•The CD is not placed properly.

The CD will not play.

•The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. •The CD is dirty.

•The CD is inserted label side down. •Moisture condensation has built up.

Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

Play does not start from the first track.

•The player is in program or shuffle mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears.

“OVER” is displayed.

•You have reached the end of the CD. Turn SHUTTLE counterclockwise.

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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
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