2Connect the FM/AM antennas, Jack type A | Sony MHC-R550, MHC-RXD5

2Connect the FM/AM antennas.

2Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Jack type A

	Extend the FM lead
AM loop antenna	antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
	FM75
	COAXIAL
	AM

3For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to position of your local power line voltage.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

220-240V

110-120V

Jack type B

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

AM loop antenna

FM75

COAXIAL

AM

4Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

The demonstration appears in the

display. When you press , the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends.

If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for model equipped with an adaptor).

To connect optional components

See page 37.

To deactivate the demonstration

When you set the time (see “Step 2: Setting the time”), the demonstration is deactivated.

To activate/deactivate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY (for MHC-RXD5/ R550) or DEMO (STANDBY) (for MHC-GRX30/GRX30J) while the system is off.

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Sony MHC-R550 2Connect the FM/AM antennas, 4Connect the power cord to a wall outlet, To connect optional components

Contents

MHC-RXD5/R550 MHC-GRX30/GRX30J Mini Hi-Fi Component SystemOperating Instructions Owner’s Record 3-866-375-131 NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.AINFORMATION Sound Adjustment Table of ContentsOther Features Getting Started 1Connect the speakers Step 1 Hooking up the systemGetting Started 2Connect the FM/AM antennas 4Connect the power cord to a wall outletTo connect optional components To deactivate the demonstration When carrying this system Step 2 Setting the time2,4 3,5 Step 1 Hooking up the system continued 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET Step 3 Presetting radio stations2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour 3 Press ENTER/NEXT To tune in a station with a weak signal Step 3 Presetting radio stations continuedTo erase the preset station To change the AM tuning interval To cancel the Power Saving Mode Saving the power in standby modeFor European and North American models only Tips Basic Operations Playing a CDNormal play 2 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons Do this Basic OperationsTips CD Synchro Recording Recording a CD1 Press 6and insert a blank tape into deck B 2 Press ¤ and place a CD Basic Operations Preset TuningListening to the radio 2Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset station To listen to non-presetradio stationsRecording from the radio 52 p 4,6 3 Press 6and insert a blank tape into deck B Playing a tape4 Press REC PAUSE/START 6 Press REC PAUSE/START Searching for the beginning of a track AMS Playing a tape continued High-speedDubbing Recording from a tape2 Press HI-DUB To stop dubbing The CD Player Using the CD displayPress DISPLAY During normal playback Repeat Play To cancel Repeat PlayPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly Playing the CD tracks in random order To cancel Shuffle PlayShuffle Play To select a desired CD Program Play Programming the CD tracks1 2 p 2 Press NON-STOPto light the indicator To cancel Program PlayTo cancel Non-StopPlay Playing CDs without interruption p 3,5 Recording on a tape manuallyThe Tape Deck 1 Insert a blank tape into deck B Program Edit Recording a CD by specifying track order Selecting tape length automatically To cancel Program Edit10 Press CD SYNC 12 Press REC PAUSE/START To adjust the flash length To adjust the loop lengthLooping part of a CD Flashing part of a CD Sound Adjustment Adjusting the soundTo listen through the headphones For a powerful sound GROOVE Selecting the audio emphasis To cancel the effect1 Press FILE SELECT Music menu options Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER Changing the spectrum analyzer displaySelecting the surround effect Other Features Using the Radio Data System RDSWhat is the Radio Data System? 12,3,4,5 List of program types PTY To cancel PTY search Singing along Karaoke Using the Radio Data System RDS continued p 3,4 When you are doneMixing and recording sounds To stop recording When you choose “SLEEP AUTO” Sleep TimerTo cancel the Sleep Timer function Daily Timer To check the setting 9 Turn off the powerTo cancel the timer operation 5 Set the time to start playback 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET Timer-recordingradio programs6 Insert a recordable tape 7 Turn off the power 3,4,5 Connecting an MD deck for digital recording Connecting audio componentsConnecting an MD deck for analog recording Optional components Connecting a super woofer speaker Connecting a VCRConnecting audio components continued except for European model FM antenna Connecting external antennasAM antenna Jack type A On safety PrecautionsOn placement Cleaning the cabinet When using a tape longer than 90 minutes TroubleshootingCleaning the tape heads The clock setting is canceled The timer does not function Troubleshooting continued“PROTECT”and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately Speakers Tuner Tape DeckThe tape does not record The tape does not erase completely AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS USA models only SpecificationsAmplifier section CD player section General SpeakerAM tuner section SS-GRX30Gfor MHC-GRX30Middle Eastern model L, M IndexF, G H, I, J