Sony MHC-DX101 User manual

Mini Hi-Fi

Component

System

4-235-112-11(1)

MHC-DX101

Operating Instructions

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

This appliance is classified as

a CLASS 1 LASER product.

The CLASS 1 LASER

PRODUCT MARKING is

located on the rear exterior.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void

your authority to operate this equipment.

Table of Contents

Parts Identification

Main unit ............................................... 4

Remote Control ..................................... 5

Getting Started

Hooking up the system .......................... 6

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries

into the remote ................................ 7

Setting the time...................................... 8

Saving the power in standby mode........ 8

Loading a CD ........................................ 9

Playing a CD

–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/

Repeat Play ..................................... 9

Programing CD tracks

–– Program Play ............................ 10

Using the CD display .......................... 11

Tuner

Presetting radio stations....................... 11

Listening to the radio

— Preset Tuning ........................... 12

Tape

Loading a tape ..................................... 13

Playing a tape ...................................... 13

Recording to a tape

— CD Synchro Recording/

Recording Manually/

Program Edit ................................. 14

Timer-recording radio programs ......... 15

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound............................. 16

Selecting the sound effect....................16

Adjusting the graphic equalizer and

storing............................................17

Selecting the surround effect ...............18

Other Features

Enhancing video game sound

— Game Sync ............................... 18

Changing the spectrum analyzer

display ........................................... 18

Singing along: Karaoke ......................18

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer .............................. 20

Waking up to music

— Daily Timer .............................. 20

Optional Components

Hooking up the optional

A/V components ........................... 21

Connecting a video game machine......22

Additional Information

Precautions ..........................................23

Troubleshooting................................... 24

Messages ............................................. 25

Specifications ......................................26

Parts Identification

The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.

Main unit

wawswdwf

whwj wk

1234 6589q;qaqs7

AUDIO jacks ed (22)

CD qs (9 –11, 14, 15)

CD SYNCwf (14, 15)

Deck Awl (13, 14)

Deck B w; (13 –16)

DIRECTION 7(13 –15, 19)

DISC 1 –3 wa (9, 10)

DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE ea

(9, 10)

Disc tray 8(9)

DISPLAY 7(11)

EDIT 7(15)

EFFECT ON/OFF 4

(17, 19)

ENTER0(8, 10 –12,

15 –17, 20, 21)

GAME eg (18, 22)

GAME EQ 2(16, 17)

GROOVE 3(16)

KARAOKE PONes (19)

MD (VIDEO)qg (21, 22)

MICjack e; (18)

MIC LEVEL control wj (18, 19)

MOVIE EQ 9(16, 17)

MUSIC EQ 6(16, 17)

P FILE qa (17)

PHONES jackqk

PLAY MODE 7(9, 10)

REC PAUSE/STARTwd (14)

REPEAT 7(10)

SPECTRUM7(18)

STEREO/MONO 7(12)

TAPE A/Bqf (13, 14)

TUNER MEMORY 7(11)

TUNER/BAND qd (11, 12)

VIDEO jack ef (22)

VOLUME control qh

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

v/V/b/B5

Z(deck A) wk

Z(deck B) ql

M (fast forward) ws

.(go back) wg

ZOPEN/CLOSE qj

?/1 (power) 1

x(stop) wg

nN (play) wg

X(pause) wg

>(go forward) wg

m (rewind) wh

Parts Identification

Remote Control

12 34

CD qj (9 –11, 14, 15)

CLEAR 6(10)

CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(16, 21)

CLOCK/TIMER SET 3(8, 15,

20)

D.SKIP ql (9, 10)

EFFECT ON/OFF qa (17, 19)

ENTER qf (8, 10 –12, 15 –17,

20, 21)

GAME qk (18, 22)

MD (VIDEO) 9(21, 22)

P FILE qd (17)

PRESET EQ qg (16)

SLEEP 1(20)

SURROUND 0(18)

TAPE A/B 8(13, 14)

TUNER/BAND qh (11, 12)

VOL +/–7

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

v/V/b/Bqs

M(fast forward)/TUNING

+ 5

.(go back)/PRESET

–5

?/1 (power) 4

x(stop) 5

nN (play) 5

X(pause) 5

>(go forward)/PRESET

+ 5

m(rewind)/TUNING –5

Front speaker (Right)

FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Front speaker (Left)

1Connect the front speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER

jacks as shown below.

—

Insert only the stripped portion.

Red/Solid

(3)

Black/Stripe (#)

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedure 1to 3to hook up your system using the supplied cords and

accessories.

2Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect

it.

FM75

AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna

horizontally

Getting Started

3Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

The demonstration appears in the display.

When you press ?/1, the system turns on

and the demonstration automatically ends.

To connect optional components

See page 21.

To attach the front speaker pads

Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the

bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers

and prevent them from slipping.

Notes

•Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to

prevent noise.

•Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV.

This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV

screen.

•Be sure to connect both left and right surround

speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.

When carrying this system

Perform the following procedure to protect the

CD mechanism.

1Make sure that all discs are removed from

the unit.

2Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until

“STANDBY” appears.

When you release the buttons, “LOCK”

appears.

3Unplug the AC power cord.

Inserting two R6 (size AA)

batteries into the remote

Tip

With normal use, the batteries should last for about

six months. When the remote no longer operates the

system, replace both batteries with new ones.

Note

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,

remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from

battery leakage.

Setting the time

1Turn on the system.

2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the

remote.

Proceed to step 5 when “CLOCK”appears

in the display.

3Press vor Vrepeatedly to select “SET

CLOCK”.

4Press ENTER.

5Press vor Vrepeatedly to set the hour.

6Press B.

The minute indication flashes.

7Press vor Vrepeatedly to set the

minute.

8Press ENTER.

Tip

If you made a mistake or want to change the time,

start over from step 1.

Note

The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect

the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

Saving the power in

standby mode

Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the

system is off. Each time you press the

button, the system switches cyclically as

follows:

Demonstration tClock t Power Saving

Mode

Tips

•?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving

Mode.

•The timer functions in the Power Saving Mode.

Note

You cannot set the time in the Power Saving Mode.

To cancel the Power Saving Mode

Press DISPLAY once to show the

demonstration or twice to show the clock

display.

Getting Started/CD

Loading a CD

1Press ZOPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray opens.

2Place a CD with the label side up on the

disc tray.

When you play a CD

single (8 cm CD),

place it on the inner

circle of the tray.

To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP

EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.

3Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Playing a CD

–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat

Play

This system lets you play the CD in different

play modes.

Disc tray number

Disc presence

indicator Track

number Playing time

1Press CD.

2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the

mode you want appears in the display.

Select To play

CONTINUE

ALL DISCS

(Normal Play)

All CDs in the disc tray

continuously.

CONTINUE

1DISC

(Normal Play)

The CD you have selected

in original order.

SHUFFLE

ALL DISCS

(Shuffle Play)

The tracks on all CDs in

random order.

SHUFFLE

1DISC

(Shuffle Play)

The tracks on the CD you

have selected in random

order.

PROGRAM

(Program Play) The tracks on all CDs in the

order you want them to be

played (see “Programing

CD tracks” on page 10).

3Press nN.

Other Operations

To Do this

Stop play Press x.

Pause Press X. Press again to resume

play.

Select a track During play or pause, press >

(to go forward) or .(to go

back).

Find a point

in a track During play, press and hold M

(to go forward) or m(to go

back). Release it when you find the

desired point.

Select a CD in

stop mode Press DISC 1 – 3 or DISC SKIP

EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP on the

remote).

continued

To Do this

Playing a CD (continued)

Switch to CD

function from

another source

3Press one of DISC 1 –3 to select a CD.

To program all the tracks on a CD at once,

proceed to step 5 with “AL”displayed.

4Press . or >until the desired

track appears in the display.

Disc number Total playing time

(including selected track)

Track number

5Press ENTER.

The track is programed. The program step

number appears, followed by the total

playing time.

6To program additional tracks, repeat

steps 3 to 5.

Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same

disc.

7Press nN.

To Do this

Cancel Program

Play

Clear a track from

the end Press CLEAR on the remote in

stop mode.

Add a track to

the program in

stop mode

Do steps 3 to 5.

Clear the entire

program Press xonce in stop mode or

twice during play.

Press DISC 1 –3 (Automatic

Source Selection). However, if a

CD is used in a program, play does

not start even if you press CD 1 –

Remove a CD Press ZOPEN/CLOSE.

Exchange other

CDs while

playing

Press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE

(or D.SKIP on the remote).

Play repeatedly

(Repeat Play) Press REPEAT during play until

“REPEAT ALL”or “REPEAT 1”

appears.

REPEAT ALL*: For all the tracks

on the CD up to five times.

REPEAT 1**: For a single track

only.

To cancel playing repeatedly, press

REPEAT until “REPEAT ALL”or

“REPEAT 1”disappears.

* You cannot select “REPEAT ALL”and

“SHUFFLE ALL DISCS”at the same time.

**When you select “REPEAT 1”, that track is

repeated endlessly until REPEAT 1 is canceled.

Note

The play mode cannot be changed while playing a

disc. To change the play mode, press xfirst to stop

play.

Programing CD tracks

–– Program Play

You can make a program of up to 32 tracks

from all the CDs in the order you want to play

them.

1Press CD, then place a CD.

2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“PROGRAM”appears in the display.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly

until “PROGRAM”and

“SHUFFLE”disappear.

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