Sony MHC-VX88 User manual
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
© 2000 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
4-226-944-11 (1)
MHC-VX88
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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 ;are
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
The MHC-VX88 consists of the following
components:
– Tuner/VIDEO CD/CD player/Stereo cassette
deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-VX88
– Satellite Amplifier TA-DX8
– Speaker system
• Front speaker SS-VX88/
SS-VX88B
• Satellite speaker SS-RS158V/
SS-RS158BV
Caution
Be sure to make all connections to the main
unit before you connect the main unit's power
cord to a wall outlet.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system............ 4
Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............ 8
Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 9
Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10
Basic Operations
Playing a VIDEO CD ........................... 12
Playing a CD ......................................... 14
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 ............ 30
Adjusting the picture ........................... 31
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 32
Playing the CD tracks in random order
.......................................................... 33
Programming the CD tracks ............... 34
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 36
Recording a CD by specifying track
order ................................................ 37
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD ........................... 39
Flashing part of a CD ........................... 39
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 40
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 41
Changing the spectrum analyzer
display ............................................. 42
Selecting the surround effect .............. 42
Adjusting the graphic equalizer......... 43
Other Features
Mixing and recording sounds ............ 44
Falling asleep to music ........................ 45
Waking up to music ............................. 45
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 47
Optional Components
Connecting audio components .......... 48
Connecting a VCR ................................ 49
Connecting external antennas ............ 50
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 51
Troubleshooting ................................... 52
Specifications ........................................ 55
Glossary ................................................. 57
Index....................................... Back Cover
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Step 1: Hooking up the system
Do the following procedure 1to 9to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
Getting Started
AM loop antenna
Front speaker
(Left)
Front speaker
(Right)
FM antenna
Satellite speaker (Right) Satellite speaker (Left)
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3
3
4
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2
5
2
1
3
4
4
6
1
Satellite
Amplifier Main Unit
5
1Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM
CONTROL connectors until it clicks.
2Connect the power cord of satellite
amplifier to the AC OUTLET of the
main unit.
Be sure to make this connection before
you connect the main unit's power cord
to a wall outlet.
3Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of front
speakers to the SPEAKER jacks of main
unit.
continued
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
FM75
AM
COAXIAL
To disconnect
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/Stripe (#)Red/Solid (3)
R
+
L
+
–
4Connect the satellite speakers.
Connect the satellite speaker cords to the
SPEAKER jacks of the satellite amplifier.
Note
Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
5Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
Jack type A
Jack type B
R
+
L
+
–
Insert only the stripped portion.
Grey with black line (#)Solid grey (3)
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
AM
FM75
COAXIAL
6
VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO OUT
Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued) 9Follow the instructions below to set
the color system according to your
TV. The factory setting is AUTO.
Make sure the power is off each
time before setting the color system.
After you set the color system, the
power turns on automatically and
the function is set to CD.
If your TV automatically changes the
color system according to the input
signal:
Press ?/1 while holding down X. The color
system is set to AUTO.
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:
Press ?/1 while holding down >. The color
system is set to NTSC.
If the color system of your TV is PAL:
Press ?/1 while holding down .. The color
system is set to PAL.
Note
When you set color system to NTSC and play back a
VIDEO CD recorded in the PAL color system, the
picture image may be distorted depending on the
disc. Similarly, when you set color system to PAL
and play back a VIDEO CD recorded in the NTSC
color system, the picture image may be distorted
depending on the disc.
To disconnect the system
Make sure you disconnect the AC power cord
from the wall outlet before you disconnect
the system.
To connect optional components
See page 48.
To deactivate the demonstration
When you set the time (see “Step 3: Setting
the time”), the demonstration is deactivated.
To activate/deactivate the demonstration
again, press DISPLAY while the system is off.
6Connect the video input jack of your
TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the
supplied video 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 cable to connect the S VIDEO
input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO OUT jack.
7Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
position of your local power line
voltage.
Set the same voltage range for the
satellite amplifier and main unit.
8Connect 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.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does
not fit your wall outlet, detach it from
the plug (only for the model equipped
with an adaptor).
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
120V 220V
230 - 240V
7
To attach the front and satellite
speaker pads
Attach the supplied front and satellite 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
TV ?/1
TV VOL +/
TV CH +/
TV/VIDEO
Using the remote
You can use the shaded buttons shown below
to operate a Sony TV.
To Press
Turn the TV on or off TV ?/1
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.
1Make sure that all discs are removed from
the unit.
2Hold down CD and then press ?/1 so that
“LOCK” appears in the display.
3Unplug the AC power cord.
8
Selecting the sound
system
You can enjoy different sound modes by
selecting the sound mode you want using the
satellite mode function.
1
Set the satellite amplifier to ON to
activate the satellite speakers system.
2Turn SATELLITE MODE to select
the sound mode you want.
LINK: Reproduces the same sound with
the different output level.
HI-CUT: Reproduces the low bass
frequencies sound.
SURROUND: Reproduces a wide range
of sound that actually can sense the size
of the room.
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Indicator
Step 2: Setting up the
speakers
Connecting the supplied satellite speakers
enables you to fully enjoy the sound system.
Positioning the speakers
Before you connect them, determine the best
location for your speakers.
1Place the front speakers at an angle
of 45 degrees from your listening
position.
2Place the satellite speakers facing
each other at about 60 to 90 cm
above your listening position.
Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
45º
60 to 90 cm
Satellite
speaker
(L)
Satellite
speaker
(R)
Satellite
speaker
Main
unit Satellite
amplifier
9
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2Press .or >repeatedly to set
the hour.
Step 3: Setting the
time
You must set the time before using the timer
functions.
NX x
xMm>.
nN
O
v
V
bB
X
1
3,5
2,4
3Turn SATELLITE LEVEL to adjust
the satellite speakers volume.
Notes
• If you turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the
remote) all the speaker volumes change.
• If you set the satellite amplifier to OFF, no sound
will come out from the satellite speakers.
• The indicator on the satellite amplifier will light
green when the main unit is powered on and will
light red when the main unit is on stanby mode.
continued
10
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
Every time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:
FM yAM
Step 4: Presetting
radio stations
You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10
stations for AM.
?/1
(Power)
3Press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
4Press .or >repeatedly to set
the minute.
5Press ENTER.
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.
2Press .or >repeatedly to select
SET CLOCK.
3Press ENTER.
4Perform steps 2 through 5 above.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
SHUTTLE
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Step 3: Setting the time
(continued)
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