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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-DX8
© 2000 Sony Corporation
4-226-943-11 (1)

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  • Page 1 4-226-943-11 (1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-DX8 © 2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The MHC-DX8 consists of the following components: – Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/ Amplifier (main unit) HCD-DX8 – Satellite Amplifier TA-DX8 –...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Sound Adjustment Step 1: Hooking up the system .... 4 Adjusting the sound ......28 Step 2: Setting up the speakers .... 7 Selecting the audio emphasis ..... 29 Step 3: Setting the time ......8 Changing the spectrum analyzer display ..........

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Satellite Satellite speaker (R) speaker (L) AM loop antenna FM antenna Front Satellite Amplifier Main Unit Front speaker (R)

  • Page 5: Main Unit

    Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM Connect the satellite speakers. CONTROL connectors until it clicks. Connect the satellite speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks of the satellite amplifier. Insert only the stripped portion. To disconnect Solid grey (3) Grey with black line (#) Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to Connect the power cord of satellite...
  • Page 6 Step 1: Hooking up the system To attach the front and satellite (continued) speaker pads Attach the supplied front and satellite speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the stabilize the speakers and prevent them from position of your local power line slipping.

  • Page 7: Step 2: Setting Up The Speakers

    Selecting the sound Step 2: Setting up the system speakers You can enjoy different sound modes by selecting the sound mode you want using the satellite mode function. 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.

  • Page 8: Step 3: Setting The Time

    Step 2: Setting up the speakers Step 3: Setting the (continued) time Turn SATELLITE LEVEL to adjust the satellite speakers volume. You must set the time before using the timer functions. Notes • If you turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote) all the speaker volumes change.

  • Page 9: Step 4: Presetting Radio Stations

    Step 4: Presetting Press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. radio stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. (Power) Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute. Press ENTER. The clock starts working. 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.
  • Page 10 Step 4: Presetting radio stations To tune in a station with a weak (continued) signal Press + or – (TUNING +/– on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the station manually. Press and hold + or – (or TUNING +/– on the remote) until the To set another station to the frequency indication starts to existing preset number...

  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD on the disc tray. — Normal play If a disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized. You can play up to three CDs in a row. With the label side up.
  • Page 12 Playing a CD (continued) Tips • You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection). Do this • If there is no CD in the player, “CD NO DISC” Stop play Press x.

  • Page 13: Recording A Cd

    Recording a CD Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a — CD Synchro Recording Then, press Z OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray. When the CD you want to record is not The CD SYNC HI-DUB button lets you record selected, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE from a CD to a tape easily.

  • Page 14: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in –– Preset Tuning the display. Every time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory FM y AM first (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations”...

  • Page 15: Recording From The Radio

    To listen to non-preset radio Recording from the radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. For manual tuning, press + or – (or TUNING You can record the radio program on a tape +/– on the remote) repeatedly. For automatic by calling up a preset station.

  • Page 16: Playing A Tape

    Recording from the radio Playing a tape (continued) Press Z and insert a recordable tape You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II into deck B. (CrO ) tapes. You can also use the ./> (AMS* function) button to quickly search for With the side songs you want to hear.
  • Page 17 Do this Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select Stop play Press x. deck A or B. Pause Press X. Press again to resume play. Press Z and insert a recorded tape Fast-forward Turn SHUTTLE clockwise until in deck A or B. it clicks (or press M on the remote) while playing the front With the side...

  • Page 18: Recording From A Tape

    Recording from a Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. tape Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides. — High-speed Dubbing Press REC PAUSE/START. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II Dubbing starts. (CrO ) tapes.

  • Page 19: The Cd Player

    The CD Player Using the CD display Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button during normal playback or in the stop mode, the display changes as follows: You can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD. During normal playback When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can t Playing time on the current track...

  • Page 20: Playing The Cd Tracks Repeatedly

    Playing the CD tracks Press CD, then place a CD. repeatedly Press REPEAT during playback until “REPEAT” appears in the –– Repeat Play display. “REPEAT ALL” scrolls in the display This function lets you repeat a single CD or and Repeat Play starts. Do the following all CDs in Normal Play, Shuffle Play and procedure to change the repeat mode.

  • Page 21: Playing The Cd Tracks In Random Order

    To cancel Shuffle Play Playing the CD tracks Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” or “PGM” disappears from the in random order display. The tracks continue playing in their original order. –– Shuffle Play To select a desired CD Press DISC 1~3. You can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order.

  • Page 22: Programming The Cd Tracks

    Programming the CD Press CD, then place a CD. tracks Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” scrolls and “PGM” –– Program Play appears in the display. You can make a program of up to 32 tracks Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to from all the CDs in the order you want them select a CD.
  • Page 23 To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display. Press Check the CHECK on the remote program repeatedly. After the last track, “CHECK END” appears. Clear a track from CLEAR on the remote in the end stop mode.

  • Page 24: The Tape Deck Recording On A Tape Manually

    The Tape Deck Recording on a tape Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. manually Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides. You can record from CD, tape, or radio as Press REC PAUSE/START. you like.

  • Page 25: Recording A Cd By Specifying Track Order

    Recording a CD by Place a CD and insert a recordable tape into deck B specifying track order Press CD. — Program Edit Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until You can record tracks from all the CDs in the “PROGRAM” scrolls and “PGM” order you want.
  • Page 26 Recording a CD by specifying track Selecting tape length order (continued) automatically —Tape Select Edit Press X to insert a pause at the end of side A. You can check the most suitable tape length “P” appears in the display and the total for recording a CD.

  • Page 27: Dj Effects

    DJ Effects Looping part of a CD Flashing part of a CD — Loop — Flash With the loop function, you can repeat part of With the flash function, you can “flash” the a CD during playback. This lets you create CD sound during playback.

  • Page 28: Sound Adjustment Adjusting The Sound

    Sound Adjustment Note Adjusting the sound The V-GROOVE function will be automatically cancelled, when you select GROOVE. To listen through the headphones You can reinforce the bass, create a more Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. powerful sound, and listen with headphones. No sound will come from the speakers.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Audio Emphasis

    Selecting the audio , Press b/B (or MENU +/– on the remote) to select the preset you emphasis want. The preset name appears in the display. See the chart “Music menu options”. The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the sound To select USER FILE you are listening to.

  • Page 30: Changing The Spectrum Analyzer Display

    Changing the Selecting the spectrum analyzer surround effect display You can enjoy the surround effect. You can enjoy changing the display while listening to the music. (Power) SURROUND Function indicator (Power) Press SURROUND. SPECTRUM Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Press SPECTRUM.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer

    Adjusting the graphic Press ENTER. This setting is automatically stored as equalizer USER FILE. Tips You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency • If you want to select the previously adjusted equalizer settings (USER FILE), press v (when ranges.

  • Page 32: Other Features Singing Along: Karaoke

    Other Features Singing along: Start playing the music and adjust the volume. Karaoke Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL. You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone. When you are done Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC, then press KARAOKE...

  • Page 33: Falling Asleep To Music

    Falling asleep to Do the procedures for singing along (steps 1 to 5 on page 33 and 34). music Then, insert a recordable tape in deck B. — Sleep Timer Press one of the function buttons You can let the system turn off at the preset you want to record (e.g., CD).

  • Page 34: Waking Up To Music

    Waking up to music Press . or > repeatedly to select “DAILY 1 (or 2)”, then press — Daily Timer ENTER. “ON” appears and the hour digits flash in the display. You can wake up to music at a preset time every day.

  • Page 35: Timer-Recording Radio Programs

    Timer-recording radio Press ENTER. The type of timer (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), programs followed by the start time, stop time and the music source, appears, then the original display appears. To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations” Turn off the power.
  • Page 36 Timer-recording radio programs To check the setting (continued) Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and press . or > repeatedly to select “REC”, then press ENTER. Set the time to start recording. To change the setting, start over from step 1. Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER.

  • Page 37: Optional Components Connecting Audio Components

    Optional components Connecting an MD deck Connecting audio for listening to music components Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck, press MD (VIDEO). Select one of the following two connections, depending on the equipment to be connected and method of connecting.

  • Page 38: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting audio components Connecting a VCR (continued) When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the By connecting the audio output jacks of your MD N, X, and x buttons on this unit’s remote to VCR to the MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) jacks using perform play, pause, and stop operations.

  • Page 39: Connecting External Antennas

    AM antenna Connecting external Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. antennas Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Jack type A Connect the external antenna to improve the reception. FM antenna Insulated wire (not supplied) Connect the optional FM external antenna.

  • Page 40: Additional Information Precautions

    Remove the CD and leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When you move the unit, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    The tape may get entangled in the tape Should any problem persist, consult your deck. nearest Sony dealer. Cleaning the tape heads General Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting (continued) Speakers Sound comes from one channel or There is severe hum or noise. unbalanced left and right volume. •A TV or VCR is placed too close to the •Check the speaker connection and stereo system. Move the stereo system speaker placement.

  • Page 43: Tape Deck

    Tape Deck Tuner The tape does not record. Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display). •No tape in the cassette holder. •Adjust the antenna. •The tab has been removed from the cassette (see “To save a tape •The signal strength is too weak.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Tape player section Specifications Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), (DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I cassette 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II Amplifier section cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
  • Page 45 General Power requirements Australian models: 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Thailand models: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption...

  • Page 48: Index

    (Repeat Play) 20 waking up to music 34 Flash 27 Presetting radio stations 9 Troubleshooting 41 Preset Tuning 14 Tuner 9, 15 Program Edit 25 Tuning interval 10, 44 Program Play 22 Groove 28 Protecting recordings 40 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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