Sony MHC-RX100AV operating instructions Troubleshooting, General

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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.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this stereo system, 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 DEMO when the power is turned off.

The demonstration mode appears automatically the first time you plug in the power cord. If there is a power outage lasting longer than half a day, redo the following:

—Clock setting (see “Step 3: Setting the time”)

—Preset stations (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations”)

—Timer settings (see “Waking up to music” and “Timer recording radio programmes”).

“0:00” flashes in the display.

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

There is no sound.

•Rotate 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.

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi Component System Page Table of Contents Connect the FM/AM aerials Hooking up the main unitInserting two size AA R6 batteries into the remote TipSetting up your speakers When carrying this systemPositioning the speakers Connect the front speakers 2Connect the rear speakers Connecting the speakersConnect the centre speaker Adjusting the speaker volumeConnect the mains lead to a wall outlet To attach the front speaker padsSetting the time Setting up your speakers4 3,5 Presetting radio stations Press Tuner MemoryRepeat steps 1 to 6 to store other stations Connecting optional AV components Connecting audio componentsPresetting radio stations Connecting a VCR Connecting an MD deck for analog recordingConnecting a super woofer Connecting optional AV components Connecting outdoor aerialsFM aerial AM aerialNormal play Playing a CDPress ¤ OPEN/CLOSE and place up to two CDs on the disc tray Press one of the Disc 1~3 buttonsDo this Playing a CDRecording a CD CD Synchro RecordingTo stop recording Preset Tuning Listening to the radioRecording a CD To listen to non-preset radio stations Recording from the radio Press ¤ Eject and insert a blank tape into deck BPress r Playing a tape Press ¤ Eject and insert a recorded tape in deck a or BPress á ¹ 2 4 ¹ Recording from a tapePlaying a tape High-speed DubbingTo stop dubbing To cancel Repeat Play Using the CD displayPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly Press DISPLAY/DEMO during playbackShuffle Play To cancel Shuffle PlayTo select a desired CD Press á¸Programming the CD tracks To cancel Programme Play¹ 5 7 Programme PlayTo cancel Non-Stop Play Playing CDs without interruptionNon-Stop Play Start playing the source to be recorded Recording on a tape manuallyProgramme Edit 10 12 ¹Selecting tape length automatically To cancel Programme EditRecording a CD by specifying track order To check the orderFlashing part of a CD Looping part of a CDLoop FlashTo adjust the wave length Waving the equalizerWave For a powerful sound Groove Adjusting the soundTo listen through the headphones To reinforce bass DbfbTo adjust the presence of the surround effect Press DSP repeatedly to select a DSP modeEnjoying the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound To cancel the Dolby Pro Logic Surround soundSelecting the audio emphasis Press PRO Logic while playing a programme sourceSelecting the Audio Emphasis To cancel the effectMusic menu options To change the equalizer displayAdjusting the graphic equalizer 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 What is the Radio Data System? Using the Radio Data System RDSReceiving RDS broadcasts Locating a station by programme type PTYTo cancel PTY search Locating a station by programme typeList of programme types PTY When you are done Singing along KaraokeMixing and recording sounds Sleep Timer Falling asleep to musicMixing and recording sounds Wake-up Timer Waking up to music4,5,6,7,8 To check the setting Timer-recording radio programmesTo cancel the timer operation 3,4,5Insert a recordable tape Turn off the power Turn jog dial to select REC, then press ENTER/NEXTSet the time to start recording Precautions General TroubleshootingTroubleshooting SpeakersCD Player Tuner Tape DeckAmplifier section SpecificationsCD player section Tape player sectionUKV tuner band model only Tuner sectionSpeaker GeneralJ, K Index