Table of Contents

Getting Started

 

Step 1: Hooking up the system .................

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Step 2: Setting up the speakers* ...............

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Step 3: Setting the time .............................

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Step 4: Presetting radio stations ..............

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Saving the power in standby mode .........

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Inserting CDs ..........................................

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Basic Operations

 

Playing a CD — Normal play .................

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Recording a CD

 

— CD Synchro Recording ...............

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Listening to the radio

 

–– Preset Tuning ...............................

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Recording from the radio ........................

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Playing a tape ..........................................

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DJ Effects

 

Looping part of a CD — Loop ................

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Flashing part of a CD — Flash ...............

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Sound Adjustment

 

Adjusting the sound ................................

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Selecting the audio emphasis ..................

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Selecting the surround effect ...................

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Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic

 

Surround sound* ...............................

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Other Features

 

Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer ..

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Waking up to music — Daily Timer .......

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Timer-recording radio programs .............

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The CD Player

 

Using the CD display ..............................

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Playing the CD tracks repeatedly

 

— Repeat Play ..................................

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Playing the CD tracks in random order

 

— Shuffle Play .................................

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Programming the CD tracks

 

— Program Play ...............................

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Playing your favorite CD independently

— Plus One Play ..............................

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Storing specific tracks — Delete bank ....

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Labeling a CD — Disc Memo ................

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Locating a specific CD ............................

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The Tape Deck

 

Recording on a tape manually .................

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Recording a CD by specifying track order

— Program Edit ................................

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Optional Components

 

Connecting audio components ................

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Connecting a DVD player** ...................

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Connecting a VCR ..................................

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Connecting external antennas .................

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Additional Information

 

Precautions ..............................................

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Troubleshooting ......................................

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Specifications ..........................................

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Index ........................................................

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*MHC-M500AV/M300AV only

**MHC-M500AV only

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