Sony MHC-DX9, MHC-DX7, MHC-DX5 About this manual, For MHC-BX9/BX7/BX5

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B- type noise reduction system*. (MHC-BX9/DX9 only).

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN NORTH AMERICA

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for MHC-BX9/DX9/BX7/DX7/BX5 and DX5. MHC-BX9 is the model used for illustration purposes only. The location of some buttons on MHC-DX9/BX7/DX7/BX5/DX5 is different, but the name of the buttons is the same.

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi Component System About this manual For MHC-BX9/BX7/BX5Table of Contents Connect the surround speaker MHC-BX7/DX7 only Hooking up the systemConnect the speakers To connect optional components Connect the power cord to a wall outletConnect the FM/AM antennas To deactivate the demonstrationTo attach the front speaker pads When carrying this systemHooking up the system Positioning the speakers MHC-BX7/DX7 onlySetting the time To change the timePresetting radio stations Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other stationsSaving the power in standby mode Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD on the disc tray Playing a CDNormal play Press one of the Disc 1~3 buttonsBasic Operations Do thisTo stop recording Recording a CDCD Synchro Recording Preset Tuning Listening to the radioListening to the radio To listen to non-preset radio stationsRecording from the radio Playing a tape X 4Searching for the beginning of a track AMS Playing a tapePress nN To stop dubbing Recording from a tapeHigh-speed Dubbing Press Display Using the CD displayStop mode During normal playbackRepeat 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 Programming the CD tracksRecording on a tape manually Press nN to start playing the source to be recordedProgram Edit Recording a CD by specifying track order8 6 10 12 Press . or until the track you want appears in the displayTo check the order To cancel Program EditSelecting tape length automatically Tape Select EditLoop 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 Press SurroundAdjusting the graphic equalizer Receiving RDS broadcasts Using the Radio Data System RDS2,4 Locating a station by program type PTYList of program types PTY Using the Radio Data System RDSTo cancel PTY search Press Karaoke PON Singing along KaraokeExcept European and North American model Singing along Karaoke When you are doneMixing 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 CD PlayerTuner TroubleshootingTape Deck MHC-BX5 USA models only SpecificationsAudio Power Specifications MHC-BX7 USA models only Amplifier sectionTape player section SpecificationsCD player section Tuner sectionGeneral Surround speaker SS-RS150 for MHC-BX7 except Canadian modelIndex V, W, X, Y, Z