Sony MHC-DX8 Bedienungsanleitung

Mini Hi-Fi

Component

System

Operating Instructions

4-226-943-11 (1)

MHC-DX8

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.

The MHC-DX8 consists of the following

components:

– Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/

Amplifier (main unit) HCD-DX8

– Satellite Amplifier TA-DX8

– Speaker system

• Front speaker SS-DX8/

SS-DX8B

• Satellite speaker SS-RS158/

SS-RS158B

Caution

Be sure to make all connections to the main

unit before you connect the main unit's power

cord to a wall outlet.

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.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system............ 4

Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............ 7

Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 8

Step 4: Presetting radio stations .......... 9

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 11

Recording a CD .................................... 13

Listening to the radio........................... 14

Recording from the radio .................... 15

Playing a tape........................................ 16

Recording from a tape ......................... 18

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 19

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 20

Playing the CD tracks in random order

.......................................................... 21

Programming the CD tracks ............... 22

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 24

Recording a CD by specifying track

order ................................................ 25

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD ........................... 27

Flashing part of a CD ........................... 27

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 28

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 29

Changing the spectrum analyzer

display ............................................. 30

Selecting the surround effect .............. 30

Adjusting the graphic equalizer......... 31

Other Features

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 32

Falling asleep to music ........................ 33

Waking up to music ............................. 34

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 35

Optional Components

Connecting audio components .......... 37

Connecting a VCR ................................ 38

Connecting external antennas ............ 39

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 40

Troubleshooting ................................... 41

Specifications ........................................ 44

Index....................................... Back Cover

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Step 1: Hooking up the system

Do the following procedure 1to 7to hook up your system using the supplied cords and

accessories.

Getting Started

AM loop antenna

Front

speaker (L)

Front

speaker (R)

FM antenna

Satellite

speaker (R) Satellite

speaker (L)

Satellite Amplifier Main Unit

1Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM

CONTROL connectors until it clicks.

To disconnect

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 front speakers.

Connect the speaker cords of front

speakers to the SPEAKER jacks of main

unit.

–

5Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then

connect it.

Jack type A

Jack type B

Insert only the stripped portion.

Black/Stripe (#)Red/Solid (3)

FM75

COAXIAL

AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead

antenna horizontally.

FM75

COAXIAL

Extend the FM lead

antenna horizontally.

AM loop antenna

continued

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.

–

Insert only the stripped portion.

Grey with black line (#)Solid grey (3)

Step 1: Hooking up the system

(continued) 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

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.

6Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the

position of your local power line

voltage.

Set the same voltage range for the

satellite amplifier and main unit.

7Connect 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).

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 37.

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.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V 220V

230 - 240V

Satellite

speaker

60 to 90 cm

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)

Satellite

speaker

(L)

Satellite

speaker

(R)

45º

Selecting the sound

system

You can enjoy different sound modes by

selecting the sound mode you want using the

satellite mode function.

1Set 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.

321

continued

Indicator

Main Unit Satellite

Amplifier

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.

hH S s

HS s

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.

Step 2: Setting up the speakers

(continued)

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. 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

SHUTTLE

Step 4: Presetting

radio stations

You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10

stations for AM.

?/1

(Power)

continued

To tune in a station with a weak

signal

Press + or – (TUNING +/– on the remote)

repeatedly to tune in the station manually.

To set another station to the

existing preset number

Start over from step 1. After step 3, turn

SHUTTLE until it clicks 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 the preset station

1Hold down TUNER MEMORY until a

preset number appears in the display.

2Turn SHUTTLE until it clicks to select the

preset number you want to erase.

Select “ALL ERASE” when you want to

erase all the preset stations.

3Press ENTER.

“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 the 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 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.

TUNED STEREO

MHz

TUNED STEREO

Preset number

2Press and hold + or – (or TUNING

+/– on the remote) 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.

“COMPLETE” appears in the display.

The station is stored.

5Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other

stations.

Step 4: Presetting radio stations

(continued)

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