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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. 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-BX3/DX3
©2000 Sony Corporation
_______________ Serial No. _______________
3-868-163-13(2)
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. 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-BX3/DX3 ©2000 Sony Corporation... - Page 2 ® NERGY is a U.S. registered mark. CAUTION ® As an NERGY partner, The use of optical instruments with this product will Sony Corporation has determined increase eye hazard. that this product meets the ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Sound Adjustment Step 1: Hooking up the system .... 4 Adjusting the sound ......27 Step 2: Setting the time ......6 Selecting the audio emphasis ..... 27 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ..7 Changing the spectrum analyzer display .......... -
Page 4: Getting Started Step 1: Hooking Up The System
Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 4 of the following procedure to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM antenna Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Notes Connect the speakers. - Page 5 See page 38. To deactivate the demonstration When you set the time (“Step 2: Setting the time” on page 6), the demonstration is deactivated. To activate/deactivate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY once (MHC-DX3) or twice (MHC-BX3) while the system is off. continued...
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Page 6: Step 2: Setting The Time
Step 1: Hooking up the system Step 2: Setting the (continued) time To attach the front speaker pads Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the You must set the time before using the timer speakers and prevent them from slipping. -
Page 7: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations
Step 3: Presetting Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. radio stations Press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. You can preset a total of 30 preset stations (20 for FM and 10 for AM). (Power) Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute. - Page 8 Step 3: Presetting radio stations Press ENTER. (continued) The station is stored. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store select FM or AM. other stations. Press and hold + or – (or TUNING +/– on the remote) until the To tune in a station with a weak frequency indication starts to signal...
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Page 9: Saving The Power In Standby Mode
Saving the power in 1 Press and hold TUNER MEMORY until a preset number appears in the display. standby mode (MHC-BX3 only) You can lower the power consumption to a minimum (Power Saving Mode) and save energy in the standby mode. -
Page 10: 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. Place with the label side up. - Page 11 Tips Do this • You can switch from another source to the CD Stop playback Press x. player and start playing a CD just by pressing one Pause Press X. Press again to resume of the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source playback.
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Page 12: 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 13: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. –– Preset Tuning Turn the shuttle until it clicks (or press PRESET +/– on the remote) to Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory tune in the desired preset station. first (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”... -
Page 14: Recording From The Radio
Listening to the radio (continued) Recording from the radio Do this Turn off the radio Press ?/1. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press You can record the radio program on a tape VOL +/– on the remote). by calling up a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. -
Page 15: Playing A Tape
Playing a tape Turn the shuttle until it clicks to tune in a preset station. Turn counter- Turn clockwise clockwise for for higher You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. You can lower preset preset numbers. also use ./> to quickly search for songs numbers. - Page 16 Playing a tape (continued) Do this Stop playback Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to Press TAPE A/B. resume playback. To select deck A or B, press TAPE A/B Fast-forward Turn the shuttle clockwise until repeatedly. it clicks while playing the front side or counterclockwise until it clicks while playing the Press A and insert a recorded tape...
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Page 17: 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) tape. Dubbing starts. (Power) To stop dubbing Press x. -
Page 18: The Cd Player Using The Cd Display
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 the entire CD. During normal playback When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can Playing time of the current track... -
Page 19: Playing The Cd Tracks Repeatedly
To cancel Repeat Play Playing the CD tracks Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” disappears from the display. repeatedly Notes –– Repeat Play • If you press PLAY MODE until ”SHUFFLE ALL DISCS” appears, “REPEAT” is canceled automatically. This function lets you repeat a single CD or •... -
Page 20: 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 You can play all the tracks on one CD or all Press DISC 1~3. -
Page 21: Programming The Cd Tracks
Programming the CD Press CD, then place a CD. tracks Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears in the display. –– Program Play Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to You can make a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them select a CD. -
Page 22: Programming The Cd Tracks
Programming the CD tracks (continued) 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 23: 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 24: 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 “PGM” appears in the display. order you want. - Page 25 Selecting tape length Press X to insert a pause at the end automatically of side A. “P” appears in the display and the total —Tape Select Edit playing time resets to “0.00” in the display. You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD.
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Page 26: Dj Effects Looping Part Of A Cd
DJ Effects Looping part of a CD Flashing part of a CD — Loop — Flash With the Loop function, you can repeat part With the Flash function, you can “flash” the of a CD during playback. This lets you create CD sound during playback. -
Page 27: Sound Adjustment Adjusting The Sound
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Selecting the audio emphasis You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones. The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristic according to the type of music you are listening to. (Power) Selecting the effect from the music menu... -
Page 28: Changing The Spectrum Analyzer Display
Selecting the audio emphasis Changing the (continued) spectrum analyzer , Press b or B on the controller (or display MENU +/– on the remote) to select the preset you desire. You can enjoy changing the display while The preset name appears in the display. listening to the music. -
Page 29: Selecting Surround Effect
Selecting surround Adjusting the graphic effect equalizer You can enjoy surround effect. You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges. (Power) Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound. (Power) SURROUND Press SURROUND repeatedly to... -
Page 30: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer
Adjusting the graphic equalizer (continued) Press v or V on the controller to adjust the level. Level Repeat steps 2 and 3. Press ENTER when finished. This setting is automatically stored as USER FILE. Tips • If you want to select the previously adjusted equalizer settings (USER FILE), press v on the controller. -
Page 31: Other Features
Other Features To check the RDS information Using the Radio Data Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows: System (RDS) t Station name* (European model only) Frequency What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting Program type* service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular... - Page 32 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) DRAMA (continued) Radio plays and serials. CULTURE Press PTY/DIRECTION while Programs about national or regional listening to the radio. culture, language, and social concerns. SCIENCE Turn the shuttle until it clicks to Programs about the natural sciences. select the program type you want.
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Page 33: Singing Along: Karaoke
TRAVEL Singing along: Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located TP/TA. Karaoke LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such (MHC-DX3 only) as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc. You can sing along by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an JAZZ optional microphone. -
Page 34: Mixing And Recording Sounds
Singing along: Karaoke Mixing and recording (continued) sounds Start playing the music and adjust the volume. (Power) Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL. When you are done Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC, then press KARAOKE PON repeatedly until “m”... -
Page 35: Falling Asleep To Music
Falling asleep to Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. music Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides. — Sleep Timer Press REC PAUSE/START. You can set the system to turn off at a preset Recording starts. -
Page 36: Waking Up To Music
Waking up to music Press l or L repeatedly to select “DAILY 1 (or 2)”, then press — Daily Timer ENTER. “ON” appears and the hour indication You can wake up to music at a preset time flashes in the display. every day. -
Page 37: 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, appear, then the original display appears. You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. -
Page 38: Optional Components Connecting Audio Components
Optional components Timer-recording radio programs Connecting audio (continued) components Set the time to start recording. Press l or L repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER. Select one of the following connections, The minute indication starts flashing. depending on the component to be connected and method of connecting. -
Page 39: Connecting A Vcr
Once you enable the “VIDEO” function, just press MD (VIDEO). To the audio output of the video deck When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the MD H, S, and s buttons on this unit’s remote to perform play, pause, and stop operations. -
Page 40: Connecting External Antennas
AM antenna Connecting external Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) antennas insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna Connect the external antenna to improve the connected. reception. Refer to the instructions of each Jack type A component. -
Page 41: Additional Information Precautions
• 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. continued... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
— there is a decrease in sound level •Press DISPLAY once (MHC-DX3) or — the sound drops out twice (MHC-BX3) when the power is — the tape does not erase completely turned off. The demonstration — the tape does not record. - Page 43 Speakers There is severe hum or noise. • A TV or VCR is placed too close to the Sound comes from one channel or stereo system. Move the stereo system unbalanced left and right volume. away from the TV or VCR. •Check the speaker connection and The sound from the connected source is speaker placement.
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Page 44: Tape Deck
Troubleshooting (continued) Tuner There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or Tape Deck “STEREO” flashes in the display). •Adjust the antenna. The tape does not record. •The signal strength is too weak. Connect •No tape in the cassette holder. the external antenna. •The tab has been removed from the A stereo FM program cannot be received in cassette (see “To save a tape... -
Page 45: Specifications
(phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms MIC: sensitivity 1 mV, (mini jack) impedance 10 kilohms AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: Outputs (MHC-BX3 U.S.A. model only) PHONES: accepts headphones of (stereo mini jack) 8 ohms or more POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL SPEAKER: HARMONIC DISTORTION:... - Page 46 External antenna terminal Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Speaker SS-BX3 for MHC-BX3/SS-DX3 for MHC-DX3/ SS-DX3B for MHC-DX3 Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Tweeter: 10 cm, cone type...
- Page 47 120 V AC, 60 Hz Other models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption U.S.A. model: MHC-BX3: 140 watts Canadian model: MHC-BX3: 130 watts European model: MHC-BX3: 130 watts...
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Page 48: Index
Hooking up tuning in 13 optional components Recording 38-40 a CD 12 the antennas 5, 40 a radio program 14 the power 5 timer-recording 37 the system 4 Repeat Play 19 Resetting the system 44 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...