Sony MHC-VX5 User manual
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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
©1999 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
3-865-617-14(1)
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MHC-VX7 / VX5 / VX5J
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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.
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B-
type noise reduction system*.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol aare
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
This system can play
the following discs
VIDEO CDs Audio CDs
Disc logo
Contents Audio + Video Audio
(moving pictures)
Disc size 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cm
Play time 74 min./20 min. 74 min./20 min.
Note on VIDEO CDs
This system conforms to VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0) of VIDEO CD standards. You
can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the
disc type.
Disc type You can
VIDEO CDs without Enjoy video playback
PBC functions (moving pictures) as
(Ver. 1.1 discs) well as audio CDs.
VIDEO CDs with Play interactive
PBC functions software using menu
(Ver. 2.0 discs) screens displayed on
the TV screen (menu
playback), in addition
to the video playback
function of VIDEO
CDs without PBC
functions.
Moreover, you can
play high or standard
quality still picture.
* PBC = Play Back Control
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for
MHC-VX7/VX5/VX5J. MHC-VX7 is the
model used for illustration purposes. The
location of some buttons on MHC-VX5/VX5J
is different from that of MHC-VX7, but the
name of the buttons are the same.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system............ 4
Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 8
Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 9
Basic Operations
Playing a VIDEO CD ........................... 11
Playing a CD ......................................... 13
Recording a CD/VIDEO CD .............. 15
Listening to the radio........................... 16
Recording from the radio .................... 17
Playing a tape........................................ 18
Recording from a tape ......................... 20
Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 21
The VIDEO CD/CD Player
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0) ........................ 23
Checking the remaining time ............. 24
Using the on-screen display ............... 25
Locating a specific part of a disc ........ 27
Resuming playback from the point you
stopped a VIDEO CD .................... 31
Setting the sharpness ........................... 32
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 33
Playing the CD tracks in
random order ................................ 34
Programming the CD tracks ............... 35
Playing CDs without interruption ..... 36
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 37
Recording a CD by specifying track
order ................................................ 38
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD ........................... 40
Flashing part of a CD ........................... 40
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 41
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 42
Changing the spectrum analyzer
display ............................................. 44
Selecting surround effects ................... 44
Adjusting the graphic equalizer* ....... 45
Making a personal audio
emphasis file* ................................. 46
Other Features
Mixing and recording sounds ............ 47
Falling asleep to music ........................ 48
Waking up to music ............................. 48
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 50
Optional components
Connecting audio components .......... 51
Connecting a VCR ................................ 53
Connecting external antennas ............ 53
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 55
Troubleshooting ................................... 56
Specifications ........................................ 59
Glossary ................................................. 61
Index........................................ Back cover
* MHC-VX7 only
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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Do the following procedure 1to 6to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
Notes
• Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
• The type of speakers supplied vary
according to the model you purchased
(see “Specifications” on page 59).
1Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of front
speakers to the SPEAKER jacks as below.
For the front speakers with jacks,
connect the speaker cords to the speaker
in the same way.
AM loop antenna
Front speaker (Left)Front speaker (Right)
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/
Stripe (’)
Red/
Solid (‘)
FM antenna
R
+
L
+
–
2
6
5
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To the video input
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VIDEO OUT
3Connect the video input jack of your
TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the
supplied video connecting cable.
When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input so you
can view the pictures from this system.
Tip
For even higher quality video images, you can use
an optional S VIDEO cord to connect the S VIDEO
input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO OUT jack.
2Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
Jack type A
Jack type B
FM75
AM
COAXIAL
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
FM75
AM
continued
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VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V
120V
230
240V
-
6Connect 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 adapter on the plug does
not fit your wall outlet, detach it from
the plug (only for models equipped with
an adapter).
5For models with a voltage selector,
set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
position of your local power line
voltage.
To connect optional components
See page 51.
To deactivate the demonstration
When you set the time (Step 2: Setting the
time), the demonstration is deactivated.
To activate/deactivate the demonstration
again, press DEMO (STANDBY) while the
system is off.
SYSTEM SELECT
AUTO PALNTSC
Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued)
4Set SYSTEM SELECT (color system)
to the appropriate position (PAL or
NTSC), according to your TV.
If your TV automatically changes the
color system according to the input
signal:
The factory setting (AUTO) automatically
changes the color system of the video output
according to the color system of the current
VIDEO CD.
If the color system of your TV is NTSC:
Set SYSTEM SELECT to NTSC.
Pictures recorded in the PAL color system will be
stretched vertically and will be displayed with the
upper and lower parts of the picture cut off.
If the color system of your TV is PAL:
Set SYSTEM SELECT to PAL.
Pictures recorded in the NTSC color system will be
stretched horizontally and will be displayed with
the upper and lower parts of the screen masked in
black.
Note
Be sure to turn off the system before changing the
SYSTEM SELECT setting.
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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.
Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
Using the remote
You can use the shaded buttons shown below
to operate Sony TV.
To Press
Turn the TV on or TV .
off
Switch the TV's TV/VIDEO.
video input
Change the TV TV CH +/–.
channels
Adjusts the volume TV VOL +/–.
of the TV speaker(s)
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.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD
mechanism.
Make sure that all CDs are removed from the
unit.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears in the display.
2Hold down CD LOOP and press to
turn off the system.
3Disconnect the cord.
TV
TV VOL +/
TV CH +/
TV/VIDEO
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1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2Turn the jog dial to set the hour.
3Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minute indication flashes.
4Turn the jog dial to set the minute.
5Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts working.
Tip
If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.
To change the time
The previous explanation shows you how to
set the time while the power is off. To change
the time while the power is on, do the
following:
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2Turn the jog dial to select SET CLOCK.
3Press ENTER/NEXT.
4Perform steps 2 through 5 above.
Note
The clock settings are cancelled when you
disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
Step 2: Setting the
time
1
3,52,4
DISPLAY
You must set the time before using the timer
functions.
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1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
The bands you can receive vary
depending on the model you purchased.
Be sure to check which bands you can
receive.
Every time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:
2 band model:
FM ˜AM
3 band model:
FM nMW nSW
2Press and hold + or – until the
frequency indication starts to
change, then release.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for
a stereo program) appear.
3Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears in the display.
The stations are stored from preset
number 1.
4Press ENTER/NEXT.
The station is stored.
5Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other
stations.
Preset number
Step 3: Presetting
radio stations
2
3
4
Jog dial 1
(Power)
continued
You can preset the following number of
stations:
– 2 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for AM.
– 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and
10 for SW.
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To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the
station manually.
To set another station to the exist
preset number
Start over from step 1. After step 3, turn the
jog dial to select the preset number you want
to store the other station.
You can add a new preset number after the
last preset number.
To erase a preset station
1Keep pressing TUNER MEMORY until a
preset number appears in the display.
2Turn the jog dial to select the preset
number you want to erase.
Select “ALL ERASE” when you want to
erase all the preset stations.
3Press ENTER/NEXT.
“COMPLETE” appears.
When you erase a preset number, the preset
number decreases by one and all preset
numbers following the erased one are
renumbered.
To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for Middle Eastern models)
The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off
the power. While holding down the ENTER/NEXT
button, turn the power back on. When you change
the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To
reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Tip
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
Step 3: Presetting radio stations
(continued)
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