Sony MHC-LX10000 Operating Instructions (MHC-LX10000) Operating Instructions Manual
Sony MHC-LX10000 Operating Instructions (MHC-LX10000) Operating Instructions Manual

Sony MHC-LX10000 Operating Instructions (MHC-LX10000) Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
MHC-LX10000
©2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ... 4 Playable discs... 4 Getting Started Hooking up the system... 6 Positioning the speakers... 8 Setting the clock... 8 Disc – Playback Loading a disc ... 9 Playing a disc ... 9 — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly...
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the unit, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names or symbols. Playable discs You can play back the following discs on this system.
  • Page 5: Notes On Discs

    Notes on discs • This system can play back CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user. However, note that playback of some discs may not be possible depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition. • Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver’s characteristics.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 35). AM loop antenna Surround speaker (Right) Front speaker (Right) 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
  • Page 7 3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 4 Connect 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.
  • Page 8: Positioning The Speakers

    Positioning the speakers Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Unit Front speaker 45° Surround speaker Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Front speaker Surround speaker To adjust the clock Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
  • Page 9: Disc - Playback

    Disc – Playback Loading a disc Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray slides out. Load a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray. When you play back a 8 cm disc such as CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray To load additional discs, press...
  • Page 10: Other Operations

    Press CD. When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until the indication of the play mode you want lights up in the display. Select To play back ALL DISCS The tracks on all discs in the (Normal Play) disc tray continuously.
  • Page 11: Playing Repeatedly

    Notes • You cannot change the play mode during playback. • The following discs take a longer time to start playback. – a disc recorded with complicated tree structure. – a disc recorded in Multi Session. – a disc to which data can be added (non-finalized disc).
  • Page 12 Press one of DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons or EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP on the remote) to select a disc. To program all the tracks on a disc at once, proceed to step 5 while “AL” appears in the display.
  • Page 13: Tuner

    Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number. Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the frequency of your favourite stations.
  • Page 14 Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote. A preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1. Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ on the remote repeatedly) to select the preset number you want. Press ENTER.
  • Page 15: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. Listening to a preset station — Preset Tuning Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them (see “Presetting radio stations”...
  • Page 16: Tape - Playback

    Tape – Playback Loading a tape Push (Deck A) or selected deck. Load a tape into Deck A or B. With the side you want to play back or record facing forward Push the center of the tape lid to close the deck.
  • Page 17: Tape - Recording

    Tape – Recording Recording your favorite tracks on a disc into a tape — CD Synchro Recording You can record a whole disc into a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Load a recordable tape into Deck B. Press CD and load a disc you want to record.
  • Page 18: Recording On A Tape Manually

    Recording on a tape manually — Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a disc, tape or radio program on a tape. You can also record from connected components (see “Hooking up optional components” on page 27). Load a recordable tape into Deck B.
  • Page 19: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press GROOVE repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to power mode and the equalizer curve changes.
  • Page 20: Selecting The Mp3 Booster Effect

    Other operations Do this Call up a user Turn OPERATION DIAL equalizer setting clockwise or counterclockwise until the user equalizer setting number you want appears in the display. Notes • When you select certain preset effects, the surround effect may be canceled. •...
  • Page 21: Singing Along

    Singing along You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape. You need to connect an optional microphone. Turn MIC LEVEL to “MIN” to turn down the microphone volume. Connect an optional microphone to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack. Start playing the music and adjust the volume.
  • Page 22: Waking Up To Music

    Waking up to music — Play Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Prepare the music source you want to play back.
  • Page 23: Timer Recording Radio Programs

    Timer recording radio programs You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To make a timer recording, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 13) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock”...
  • Page 24: Display

    Notes • You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time. • If you use the Timer Recording and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. • The Timer Recording will not be activated if the system is turned on.
  • Page 25: Changing The Spectrum Analyzer

    Changing the spectrum analyzer display Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select “SPECTRUM”. The last selected spectrum setting appears in the display. Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to select the setting you want. The display changes as follows: SPECTRUM 1 SPECTRUM 2 SPECTRUM OFF SPECTRUM 3...
  • Page 26: Viewing Information About The Disc In The Display

    Viewing information about the disc in the display You can check the elapsed playing time and remaining time of the current track or current disc. When a CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded, you can also check the information recorded on disc, such as the titles.
  • Page 27: Optional Components

    Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. From the audio output jacks of the TV VCR, MD deck or DVD player From the audio output jacks of the connected component A TV (AUDIO IN) L/R jacks...
  • Page 28: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component

    Listening to audio from a connected component Listening to a connected VCR, MD deck or DVD player Connect the audio cords. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 27. Press VIDEO/MD. Start playing the connected component. To switch between the “VIDEO” and “MD”...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. When the ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.
  • Page 30 Disc player The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears in the display. • Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not close. • Load the disc correctly. • Always close the tray by pressing Z OPEN/ CLOSE.
  • Page 31: Tape Deck

    MP3 audio track cannot be played back. • Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format. • The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3”. • The data is not stored in MP3 format even though it has extension “.MP3”.
  • Page 32: Messages

    The system cannot play back the reverse side of the tape in Deck A. • The system only can play back front side of the tape in Deck A. This is not a malfunction. When you turn . > clockwise or counterclockwise (or press –.
  • Page 33: Additional Information

    • When you move the system, take out any disc. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol. To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the tape tab from side A or B as illustrated.
  • Page 35 Tape deck section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I tape Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner...
  • Page 36: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of button locations and reference pages How to use page 36 to 38 Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system, subwoofer and remote that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A –...
  • Page 37 Top Panel Front Panel continued...
  • Page 38: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – E ALBUM + qf (10, 12) ALBUM – qh (10, 12) CD wf (10, 11, 17, 18) CLEAR qk (12) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (22, 23, 32) CLOCK/TIMER SET 4 (8, 22, DISC SKIP qd (10, 12) DISPLAY wh (24, 26) ENTER qs (8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 22, 23, 25)
  • Page 40 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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