Sony DX10 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony DX10 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony operating instructions home stereo system mhc-rg4sr,mhc-rg30t,mhc-rg20,dx10

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Operating Instructions

Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel 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.
MHC-RG4SR
MHC-RG30T
MHC-RG20/DX10
© 2001 Sony Corporation
4-235-103-11(1)
Serial No.
1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel 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.
  • Page 2 OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE For the customers in North America NERGY registered mark. As an NERGY Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ® guidelines for energy efficiency. ® is a U.S.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ... 4 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system ... 6 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote ... 8 Setting the time ... 9 Saving the power in standby mode ... 9 Loading a CD ...
  • Page 4: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Main unit AUDIO jacks wd (19) CD wk (10 – 12, 15) CD SYNC qh (15) Deck A ws (14) Deck B qs (14 – 16) DISC 1 –...
  • Page 5: Remote Control

    Remote Control CD ql (10 – 12, 15) CLEAR w; (11) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (16, 19) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 16, DISPLAY 6 (12) D.SKIP 7 (10) ENTER qg (9, 11 – 13, 16, 18, EQ +/– qf (17) GAME 0 (18 – 20) GROOVE qd (17) 12 3 4 ON/OFF qh (17)
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Surround speaker (Right)* Front speaker (Right) * MHC-RG4SR only 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below.
  • Page 7 3 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect Jack type A Extend the FM lead antenna AM loop antenna horizontally Jack type B Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AM loop antenna 4 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
  • Page 8: Inserting Two R6 (Size Aa) Batteries Into The Remote

    Hooking up the system (continued) Positioning the speakers (MHC- RG4SR only) Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Front speaker 45º Surround speaker Place the surround speakers facing each other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening position.
  • Page 9: Setting The Time

    Setting the time Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. Proceed to step 5 when “CLOCK” appears in the display. Press . or > repeatedly to select “SET CLOCK”. Press ENTER on the remote. Press .
  • Page 10: Loading A Cd

    Loading a CD Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray opens. Place a CD with the label side up on the disc tray. When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it on the inner circle of the tray. To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.
  • Page 11: Programing Cd Tracks

    Do this Switch to CD Press DISC 1 – 3 (Automatic function from Source Selection). However, if a another source CD is used in a program, play does not start even if you press CD 1 – Remove a CD Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.
  • Page 12: Using The Cd Display

    Programing CD tracks (continued) Tips • The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press CD, then press H (or N on the remote). • “--.--” appears when the total CD program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track whose number is 21 or over.
  • Page 13: Listening To The Radio

    To set another station to an existing preset number Start over from step 1. After step 3, press . or > (or PRESET – or + on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the other station. You can preset a new station in the selected preset number.
  • Page 14: Tape

    Tape Loading a tape Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. Press Z. Insert a tape in deck A or B with the side you want to play/record facing forward. With the side you want to play/record facing forward.
  • Page 15: Recording To A Tape

    Recording to a tape — CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually You can record from a CD, tape or radio. You can use TYPE I (normal) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Steps Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Load a recordable tape into deck B. Press CD.
  • Page 16: Timer-Recording Radio Programs

    Timer-recording radio programs You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To timer-record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 12) and set the clock (see “Setting the time” on page 9). Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio”...
  • Page 17: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press GROOVE. “GROOVE” appears in the display and the volume switches to power mode. Press again to cancel GROOVE. Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the music menu Press MUSIC EQ, MOVIE EQ or GAME EQ (or EQ +/–* on the remote) repeatedly to...
  • Page 18: Other Features

    Other Features Enhancing video game sound — Game Sync You need to connect a video game machine (see “Connecting a video game machine” on page 19). Press GAME. Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns • The GAME EQ is automatically selected. •...
  • Page 19: Optional Components

    Press ENTER on the remote. The type of timer (“DAILY”), followed by the start time, stop time, and the music source, appear, then the original display appears. Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Other Operations Do this Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press .
  • Page 20: Additional Information

    Connecting a video game machine (continued) To the video input of a TV Notes • The video game machine image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off. • See “Selecting the sound effect” on page 17 for video game sound effects.
  • Page 21 • When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven’t turned on the system (see step 5 of “Hooking up...
  • Page 23: Tape Deck

    Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • Check the speaker connection and speaker placement. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are connected correctly. CD Player The CD tray does not close. •...
  • Page 24: Messages

    Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. NO DISC • There is no CD on the disc tray. OVER • You have reached the end of the CD. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (MHC-RG4SR USA model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:...
  • Page 25 Dynamic range More than 90 dB Tape deck section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section...
  • Page 26 Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass Surround speaker SS-RS60 for MHC-RG4SR Speaker system Speaker units Full range: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass Other models: Front speaker SS-DX10 for MHC-DX10 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass General Power requirements...
  • Page 28 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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