Connecting optional AV components

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions of each component.

MHC-FR1 is used for illustration purpose.

Connecting a VCR

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears.

To the audio output of the VCR

Note

If the sound is distorted when selecting “VIDEO”, switch to “MD” (see “Before connecting an MD deck” on this page).

Connecting audio components

Select one of the following two connections, depending on the equipment to be connected and method of connecting.

Before connecting an MD deck

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears on the display.

When the power is off, press POWER while holding down GROOVE.

“VIDEO” on the display will switch to “MD”. To return to “VIDEO”, repeat the same step.

Connecting an MD deck for digital recording (For MHC-F100/MHC-FR1only)

You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting an optical cable.

To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck

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