Table of Contents | Sony MHC-DX5, MHC-BX9, MHC-DX7, MHC-DX9 specs

Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system	4
Step 2: Setting the time	7
Step 3: Presetting radio stations	8
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
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
Adjusting the graphic equalizer		30
Other Features
Using the Radio Data System
(RDS)*		31
Singing along: Karaoke		33
Falling asleep to music		35
Waking up to music		35
Timer-recording radio programs		37
Optional Components
Connecting audio components		38
Connecting a VCR		39
Connecting external antennas		40
Additional Information
Precautions		41
Troubleshooting		42
Specifications		45
Index	Back Cover
* European model only

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Sony MHC-DX5, MHC-BX9, MHC-DX7, MHC-DX9 manual Table of Contents

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Mini Hi-Fi Component System For MHC-BX9/BX7/BX5 About this manual Table of Contents Hooking up the system Connect the speakersConnect 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 components Positioning the speakers MHC-BX7/DX7 only When carrying this systemHooking up the system To attach the front speaker pads To change the time Setting the time Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other stations Presetting radio stations Saving 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 tray Do this Basic Operations Recording a CD CD Synchro RecordingTo stop recording Listening to the radio Preset Tuning To listen to non-preset radio stations Recording from the radioListening to the radio X 4 Playing a tape Playing a tape Press nNSearching for the beginning of a track AMS Recording from a tape High-speed DubbingTo stop dubbing During normal playback Using the CD displayStop mode Press Display To cancel Repeat Play Playing the CD tracks repeatedlyRepeat Play To cancel Shuffle Play Shuffle PlayTo select a desired CD Programming the CD tracks 4 5Program Play Programming the CD tracks To cancel Program Play Press nN to start playing the source to be recorded Recording on a tape manually Press . or until the track you want appears in the display Recording a CD by specifying track order8 6 10 12 Program Edit Tape Select Edit To cancel Program EditSelecting tape length automatically To check the order Flash Looping part of a CDFlashing part of a CD Loop To reinforce lower bass sound V-GROOVE Adjusting the soundTo listen through the headphones For a powerful sound Groove To select User File To cancel the effectSelecting the audio emphasis Selecting the effect from music menu Press Surround Changing the spectrum analyzer displaySelecting the surround effect Press Spectrum Adjusting the graphic equalizer Locating a station by program type PTY Using the Radio Data System RDS2,4 Receiving RDS broadcasts Using the Radio Data System RDS To cancel PTY searchList of program types PTY Singing along Karaoke Except European and North American modelPress Karaoke PON When you are done Mixing and recording soundsSinging along Karaoke Waking up to music Sleep TimerDaily Timer Falling asleep to music To check the setting To cancel the timer operationWaking 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 recording Connecting an MD deck for listening to music Connecting an MD deck for digital recording To the audio output of the VCR Connecting a VCR Connecting external antennas FM antennaAM antenna Precautions Troubleshooting PrecautionsGeneral CD Player Speakers Troubleshooting Tape DeckTuner Amplifier section SpecificationsAudio Power Specifications MHC-BX7 USA models only MHC-BX5 USA models only Tuner section SpecificationsCD player section Tape player section Surround speaker SS-RS150 for MHC-BX7 except Canadian model General V, W, X, Y, Z Index