Sony MHC-GR8 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system	4
Step 2: Setting the time	6
Step 3: Presetting radio stations	7
Connecting optional AV components . 8
Basic Operations
Playing a CD	11
Recording a CD	13
Listening to the radio	14
Recording from the radio	15
Playing a tape	16
Recording from a tape	18
The CD Player
Using the CD display	19
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
Waving the equalizer	27
Using the drum pads	27
Using the beat function	28

Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound	29
Selecting the audio emphasis	30
Adjusting the audio emphasis	31
Making a personal audio emphasis
file	33
Switching the speaker formation	34
Other Features
Singing along: Karaoke	36
Falling asleep to music	37
Waking up to music	38
Timer-recording radio programs	39
Additional Information
Precautions	41
Troubleshooting	42
Specifications	45
Index	47

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi Component System Page Table of Contents Connect the speakers Hooking up the systemConnect the power cord to a wall outlet Connect the FM/AM antennasTo attach the front speaker pads Hooking up the system Setting the timeWhen carrying this system 4 3,5Presetting radio stations 6 1 2Tips Connecting optional AV components Connecting audio componentsPresetting radio stations Connecting a VCR Connecting an MD deck for analog recordingConnecting a super woofer speaker AM antenna Connecting outdoor antennasConnecting optional AV components FM antennaPress one of the Disc 1~3 buttons Playing a CDNormal play Press § OPEN/CLOSE and place up to two CDs on the disc trayDo this Playing a CDRecording a CD CD Synchro RecordingTo stop recording Listening to the radio Preset TuningRecording from the radio To listen to non-preset radio stationsPlaying a tape Recording from the RadioPress r Press · Press § Eject and insert a recorded tape in deck a or BTo stop dubbing Recording from a tapeHigh-speed Dubbing Press High Speed DubbingRepeat Play Using the CD displayTo cancel Repeat Play Playing the CD tracks repeatedlyTo select a desired CD To cancel Shuffle PlayPlaying the CD tracks in random order Shuffle PlayProgram Play To cancel Program PlayProgramming the CD tracks „ 5 7Non Stop Play/Applause Mix To cancel Non Stop PlayPlaying CDs without interruption Programming the CD tracksStart playing the source to be recorded Recording on a tape manuallyRecording a CD by specifying track order 10 12Program Edit To check the order To cancel Program EditSelecting tape length automatically Press on the remote to insert a pause at the end of side aFlash Looping part of a CDFlashing part of a CD LoopUsing the drum pads Waving the equalizerWave To change the speed Using the beat functionTo cancel the beat To change the beat volumeTo reinforce bass Dbfb Adjusting the soundFor a powerful sound Groove To listen through the headphonesPress MUSIC, MOVIE, or Game to select a menu Use the jog dial to select the preset you desireTo cancel the effect Selecting the audio emphasisAdjusting the audio emphasis Adjusting the graphic equalizerTo change the equalizer display Activating the surround effect Adjusting the Audio EmphasisTurn the jog dial to adjust level Repeat steps 2 Press ENTER/NEXT when finishedMaking a personal audio emphasis file Personal fileTo call up the personal file Sonic formation Switching the Speaker FormationNormal mode Whisper modeFront only mode Link mode21,5 Adjusting the microphone echo Middle Eastern Model onlyWhen you are done Singing along KaraokeFalling asleep to music Sleep TimerWake-up Timer Waking up to music4,5,6,7,8 3,4,5 Timer-recording radio programsTo check the setting To cancel the timer operationSet the time to start recording Timer-recording radio programsInsert a recordable tape Turn off the power Turn jog dial to select REC, then press ENTER/NEXTPrecautions Troubleshooting PrecautionsGeneral CD Player SpeakersTroubleshooting Tape DeckTuner Tape player section SpecificationsAmplifier section CD player sectionSpecifications SpeakerGeneral Index