Sony MHC-DX5, MHC-BX9, MHC-DX7, MHC-DX9 manual Speakers, 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 39).

“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 SET 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.

CD Player

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 For MHC-BX9/BX7/BX5 About this manualTable of Contents Connect the speakers Hooking up the systemConnect the surround speaker MHC-BX7/DX7 only To deactivate the demonstration Connect the power cord to a wall outletConnect the FM/AM antennas To connect optional componentsPositioning the speakers MHC-BX7/DX7 only When carrying this systemHooking up the system To attach the front speaker padsTo change the time Setting the timeRepeat steps 1 to 4 to store other stations Presetting radio stationsSaving the power in standby mode Press one of the Disc 1~3 buttons Playing a CDNormal play Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD on the disc trayDo this Basic OperationsCD Synchro Recording Recording a CDTo stop recording Listening to the radio Preset TuningRecording from the radio To listen to non-preset radio stationsListening to the radio X 4 Playing a tapePress nN Playing a tapeSearching for the beginning of a track AMS High-speed Dubbing Recording from a tapeTo stop dubbing During normal playback Using the CD displayStop mode Press DisplayPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly To cancel Repeat PlayRepeat Play Shuffle Play To cancel Shuffle PlayTo select a desired CD 4 5 Programming the CD tracksProgram Play Programming the CD tracks To cancel Program PlayPress nN to start playing the source to be recorded Recording on a tape manuallyPress . or until the track you want appears in the display Recording a CD by specifying track order8 6 10 12 Program EditTape Select Edit To cancel Program EditSelecting tape length automatically To check the 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 menuPress Surround Changing the spectrum analyzer displaySelecting the surround effect Press SpectrumAdjusting the graphic equalizer Locating a station by program type PTY Using the Radio Data System RDS2,4 Receiving RDS broadcastsTo cancel PTY search Using the Radio Data System RDSList of program types PTY Except European and North American model Singing along KaraokePress Karaoke PON Mixing and recording sounds When you are doneSinging along Karaoke Waking up to music Sleep TimerDaily Timer Falling asleep to musicTo cancel the timer operation To check the settingWaking 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 VCRFM antenna Connecting external antennasAM antenna Precautions Precautions TroubleshootingGeneral CD Player SpeakersTape Deck TroubleshootingTuner Amplifier section SpecificationsAudio Power Specifications MHC-BX7 USA models only MHC-BX5 USA models onlyTuner section SpecificationsCD player section Tape player sectionSurround speaker SS-RS150 for MHC-BX7 except Canadian model GeneralV, W, X, Y, Z Index