Sony MHC-GRX30 Table of Contents, Getting Started, Basic Operations, The CD Player, The Tape Deck

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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
Saving the power in standby mode	9
Basic Operations
Playing a CD	10
Recording a CD	12
Listening to the radio	13
Recording from the radio	14
Playing a tape	15
Recording from a tape	17
The CD Player
Using the CD display	18
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

Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound	27
Selecting the audio emphasis	28
Changing the spectrum analyzer
display	29
Selecting the surround effect	29
Other Features
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*. 30
Singing along: Karaoke	32
Falling asleep to music	34
Waking up to music	34
Timer-recording radio programs	36
Optional Components
Connecting audio components	37
Connecting a VCR	38
Connecting external antennas	39
Additional Information
Precautions	40
Troubleshooting	41
Specifications	44
Index	46
* European model only

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Contents 3-866-375-131 Mini Hi-Fi Component SystemMHC-RXD5/R550 MHC-GRX30/GRX30J Operating Instructions Owner’s RecordNOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A INFORMATIONNOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA Getting Started Table of ContentsSound Adjustment Other FeaturesStep 1 Hooking up the system Getting Started1Connect the speakers To deactivate the demonstration 4Connect the power cord to a wall outlet2Connect the FM/AM antennas To connect optional componentsStep 1 Hooking up the system continued Step 2 Setting the timeWhen carrying this system 2,4 3,53 Press ENTER/NEXT Step 3 Presetting radio stations1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET 2 Turn the jog dial to set the hourTo change the AM tuning interval Step 3 Presetting radio stations continuedTo tune in a station with a weak signal To erase the preset stationTips Saving the power in standby modeTo cancel the Power Saving Mode For European and North American models only2 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons Playing a CDBasic Operations Normal playBasic Operations TipsDo this 2 Press ¤ and place a CD Recording a CDCD Synchro Recording 1 Press 6and insert a blank tape into deck BPreset Tuning Listening to the radioBasic Operations 52 p 4,6 To listen to non-presetradio stations2Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset station Recording from the radio6 Press REC PAUSE/START Playing a tape3 Press 6and insert a blank tape into deck B 4 Press REC PAUSE/STARTSearching for the beginning of a track AMS Playing a tape continuedTo stop dubbing Recording from a tapeHigh-speedDubbing 2 Press HI-DUBDuring normal playback Using the CD displayThe CD Player Press DISPLAYTo cancel Repeat Play Playing the CD tracks repeatedlyRepeat Play To select a desired CD To cancel Shuffle PlayPlaying the CD tracks in random order Shuffle PlayProgramming the CD tracks 1 2 pProgram Play Playing CDs without interruption To cancel Program Play2 Press NON-STOPto light the indicator To cancel Non-StopPlay1 Insert a blank tape into deck B Recording on a tape manuallyp 3,5 The Tape DeckProgram Edit Recording a CD by specifying track order12 Press REC PAUSE/START To cancel Program EditSelecting tape length automatically 10 Press CD SYNCFlashing part of a CD To adjust the loop lengthTo adjust the flash length Looping part of a CDFor a powerful sound GROOVE Adjusting the soundSound Adjustment To listen through the headphonesMusic menu options To cancel the effectSelecting the audio emphasis 1 Press FILE SELECTChanging the spectrum analyzer display Selecting the surround effectPress SPECTRUM ANALYZER 12,3,4,5 Using the Radio Data System RDSOther Features What is the Radio Data System?List of program types PTY To cancel PTY searchSinging along Karaoke Using the Radio Data System RDS continuedTo stop recording When you are donep 3,4 Mixing and recording soundsDaily Timer Sleep TimerWhen you choose “SLEEP AUTO” To cancel the Sleep Timer function5 Set the time to start playback 9 Turn off the powerTo check the setting To cancel the timer operation3,4,5 Timer-recordingradio programs2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET 6 Insert a recordable tape 7 Turn off the powerOptional components Connecting audio componentsConnecting an MD deck for digital recording Connecting an MD deck for analog recordingexcept for European model Connecting a VCRConnecting a super woofer speaker Connecting audio components continuedJack type A Connecting external antennasFM antenna AM antennaCleaning the cabinet PrecautionsOn safety On placementThe clock setting is canceled TroubleshootingWhen using a tape longer than 90 minutes Cleaning the tape headsSpeakers Troubleshooting continuedThe timer does not function “PROTECT”and “PUSH POWER” appear alternatelyThe tape does not erase completely Tape DeckTuner The tape does not recordCD player section SpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS USA models only Amplifier sectionSS-GRX30Gfor MHC-GRX30Middle Eastern model SpeakerGeneral AM tuner sectionH, I, J IndexL, M F, G