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- Page 1 3-865-695-14(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-VX90AV ©1999 by Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 WARNING This system can play To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not the following discs expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. VIDEO CDs Audio CDs Disc logo Do not install the appliance in a confined space,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started DJ Effects Step 1: Hooking up the system .... 4 Looping part of a CD ......42 Step 2: Setting up your speakers ..8 Flashing part of a CD ......42 Step 3: Setting the time ....... 10 Step 4: Presetting radio stations .. -
Page 4: Getting Started Step 1: Hooking Up The System
Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 8 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop Rear surround speaker Rear surround speaker antenna (Right) To the video input (Left) antenna Center... - Page 5 Connect the rear surround speakers. Connect the FM/AM antennas. Connect the speaker cords to the REAR Set up the AM loop antenna, then SURROUND SPEAKER jacks. connect it. Jack type A Insert only the stripped portion. Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.
- Page 6 Step 1: Hooking up the system For models with a voltage selector, (continued) set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to position of your local power line Set SYSTEM SELECT (color system) voltage. to the appropriate position (PAL or NTSC), according to your TV. VOLTAGE SELECTOR NTSC...
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Page 7: Using The Remote
Using the remote Attach the supplied speaker pads to the You can use the shaded buttons shown below bottom of the speakers to stabilize the to operate Sony TV. speakers and prevent them from slipping. Front speaker TV/VIDEO TV VOL +/... -
Page 8: Step 2: Setting Up Your Speakers
Step 2: Setting up Place the center speaker so it is placed about the same height as the your speakers front speakers (A). Align the center surround speaker with the front speakers or place it slightly back Connecting the supplied rear and center from the position of the front surround speakers enables you to fully enjoy speakers (B). -
Page 9: Adjusting The Speaker Volume
Adjusting the speaker Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC volume ON/OFF on the remote). “PRO LOGIC ON” appears. To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, turn the Dolby Pro Logic mode on, then adjust the volume of each speaker using the Press T.TONE ON/OFF on the test tone that the system provides. -
Page 10: Step 3: Setting The Time
Step 3: Setting the Press ENTER/NEXT. The minute indication flashes. time You must set the time before using the timer functions. Turn the jog dial to set the minute. DISPLAY Press ENTER/NEXT. 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 11: Step 4: Presetting Radio Stations
Step 4: Presetting Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in radio stations the display. The bands you can receive vary depending on the model you purchased. You can preset the following number of Be sure to check which bands you can stations: receive. - Page 12 Step 4: Presetting radio stations (continued) To tune in a station with a weak signal Press + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually. To set another station to the exist preset number Start over from step 1. After step 3, turn the jog dial to select the preset number you want to store the other station.
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Page 13: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD Turn on your TV and select the video input. You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC Refer to the operating instructions functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with supplied with your TV if you need help. PBC functions (Ver. - Page 14 Playing a VIDEO CD (continued) Tips • Pressing CD (P when the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts VIDEO CD playback if there is a VIDEO CD in the Do this tray (One Touch Play). Press p. Stop play •...
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Page 15: Playing A Cd
Press § and place up to two CDs on Playing a CD 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 DISC SKIP/ side up. - Page 16 Playing a CD (continued) Tips • Pressing CD (P when the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts CD playback if there is a CD in the tray (One Touch Do this Play). Press p. Stop play •...
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Page 17: Recording A Cd/Video Cd
Press § and place a CD. Recording a CD/ Then press again to close the disc tray. VIDEO CD If the indicator for the tray you want to record is not lit green, press DISC SKIP/ — CD Synchro Recording EX-CHANGE repeatedly so that it lights green. -
Page 18: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in –– Preset Tuning the display. The bands you can receive vary Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory depending on the model you purchased. first (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations”). Be sure to check which bands you can receive. -
Page 19: Recording From The Radio
To listen to non-preset radio Recording from the stations Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. radio For manual tuning, press + or – repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold + or –. You can record the radio program on a tape Tips by calling up a preset station. -
Page 20: Playing A Tape
Recording from the radio Playing a tape (continued) Press § and insert a recordable tape You can use any type of tape, TYPE I into deck B. (normal), TYPE II (CrO ) or TYPE IV (metal), since the deck automatically detects the tape With the side type. - Page 21 Tips Press § and insert a recorded tape • Pressing TAPE A (or TAPE B) ( or 9 when the in deck A or B. power is off automatically turns the power on and starts tape playback if there is a tape in the deck With the side (One Touch Play).
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Page 22: Recording From A Tape
Recording from a Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. tape Select ß (or RELAY) to record on both sides. — High-speed Dubbing Press REC PAUSE/START. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. -
Page 23: Singing Along: Karaoke
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 use VIDEO CDs Turn on your TV and switch it to the (Power) -
Page 24: Adjusting The Microphone Echo
Singing along: Karaoke Adjusting the key (continued) This function allows you to adjust the key to Adjusting the suit your vocal range when playing a VIDEO CD or standard audio CD. microphone echo (Power) CONTROL / Press KEY CONTROL or . You can adjust the key higher of lower in 13 halftone steps ( 6 ~ 6). -
Page 25: The Video Cd/Cd Player Playing A Video Cd With Pbc Functions (Ver. 2.0)
The VIDEO CD/CD Player Playing a VIDEO CD Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0). with PBC functions The VIDEO CD and PBC indicators light up and a PBC menu appears on your TV. (Ver. 2.0) • VIDEO CD : Lights during playback of a VIDEO CD. -
Page 26: Checking The Remaining Time
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Checking the functions (Ver. 2.0) (continued) remaining time To cancel PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) There are two ways to cancel the PBC You can check the remaining time of the functions. -
Page 27: Using The On-Screen Display
Using the on-screen Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button during display normal playback or in the stop mode, the display changes as follows: During normal playback You can check the current operating status Playing time on the current track and disc information of VIDEO CDs or audio µ... - Page 28 Using the on-screen display • During stop mode of a VIDEO CD or audio CD in Program Play mode (continued) • During playback of an audio CD in STOP Program Play mode ACTIVE TOTAL 40 : 00 PROGRAM PLAY 1. D 1 - 3 6.
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Page 29: Locating A Specific Part Of A Disc
• During stop mode of an audio CD Locating a specific (except Program Play mode) part of a disc STOP DISC 1 40 : 00 REPEAT 1 CONTINUE –– Special Menu DISC 1 1-99 This player has 4 different search features. DISC 2 1-10 .. -
Page 30: To Stop Playback
Locating a specific part of a disc Press CD (. (continued) Playback starts from the selected scene. Locating by Scene Number To stop playback Press p. –– Scene Search To check the scene number during On VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0), playback the menu screens, moving pictures, and still pictures are divided into “scenes”... - Page 31 Locating by elapsed time Locating the track you want –– Time Search –– Disc Digest This function lets you use elapsed time as a guide to find a certain parts of a VIDEO CD You can select the track you want by viewing without PBC functions (Ver.
- Page 32 Locating a specific part of a disc Locating a section within (continued) a track To switch to a 12 frame display –– Track Digest You can switch the digest display from 9 to 12 You can have the CD player divide a VIDEO frames.
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Page 33: Resuming Playback From The Point You Stopped A Video Cd
To switch to a 12 frame display Resuming playback You can switch the digest display from 9 to 12 frames. from the point you 1 Press SPECIAL MENU. stopped a VIDEO CD 2 Press 5. 3 Proceed with steps 2 and 3 of “Locating a ––... -
Page 34: Setting The Sharpness
Resuming playback from the point Setting the sharpness you stopped a VIDEO CD (continued) –– Active Picture While playing a VIDEO CD, press p to stop playback. This function emphasizes the outline of the “RESUME” appears on your TV screen. picture to create a sharper image. -
Page 35: Playing The Cd Tracks Repeatedly
To cancel Repeat Play Playing the CD tracks Press REPEAT so that “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” disappears from the display. repeatedly –– Repeat Play This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play and Program Play. -
Page 36: Playing The Cd Tracks In Random Order
To cancel Shuffle Play Playing the CD tracks Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappears in random order from the 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 37: Programming The Cd Tracks
Programming the CD Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display, then tracks place a CD. –– Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears in the You can make a program of up to 32 tracks display. from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. -
Page 38: Playing Cds Without Interruption
Programming the CD tracks Playing CDs without (continued) interruption To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until –– CD Non-Stop Play “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display. You can play CDs without pausing between tracks. Press You cannot use this function with VIDEO Check the CHECK on the remote CDs. -
Page 39: The Tape Deck Recording On A Tape Manually
The Tape Deck Recording on a tape Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. manually Select ß (or RELAY) to record on both sides. You can record from CD, tape, or radio as Press REC PAUSE/START. you like. -
Page 40: 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 FUNCTION repeatedly until — Program Edit “CD” appears in the display. You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. - Page 41 Selecting tape length Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks from automatically the same disc or steps 4 to 6 for tracks from another disc to program —Tape Select Edit the remaining tracks to be recorded on side B. You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD.
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Page 42: Dj Effects Looping Part Of A Cd
DJ Effects Looping part of a CD Flashing part of a CD — CD Loop — CD 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 43: Sound Adjustment Adjusting The Sound
Sound Adjustment For the most suitable bass sound Adjusting the sound (SYNC BASS) Press SYNC BASS. The bass frequencies of the music you are You can reinforce the bass, create a more listening to are measured and those areas powerful sound, and listen with headphones. with heavy bass tones are effectively reinforced. -
Page 44: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
To cancel the effect Selecting the audio Press EFFECT (or ON/OFF on the remote) repeatedly so that “EFFECT OFF” appears in emphasis the display. Music menu options The audio emphasis menu lets you select the “ ” appears if you select an effect sound characteristic according to the sound with surround effects. -
Page 45: Changing The Spectrum Analyzer Display
Using the synchronized Changing the equalizer spectrum analyzer You can set the audio emphasis to change automatically according to the beat and display tempo at the music. You can enjoy changing the display while listening to the music. / Press SYNC EQ. The indicator blinks while measuring the beat and tempo of the source. -
Page 46: Selecting Surround Effects
Selecting surround If you want to memorize the effect, store it into a personal file (see “Making a personal audio effects emphasis file” on page 49). Note You can enjoy surround effects. When you choose other sound effects, the surround effects will be canceled. -
Page 47: Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound
To cancel the Dolby Pro Logic Enjoying Dolby Pro Surround sound Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFF Logic Surround sound on the remote) again to turn off the indicator on the front panel’s PRO LOGIC button. You can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound of videos that are Dolby Surround Notes encoded (q). -
Page 48: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer
Adjusting the graphic Turn the jog dial to adjust level. equalizer You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency Repeat steps 3 and 4. ranges. Before operation, first select the audio Press ENTER/NEXT when finished. emphasis you want for your basic sound. -
Page 49: Making A Personal Audio Emphasis File
Making a personal Use the jog dial to select the file number (P FILE 1~5) where you audio emphasis file want to store the sound effect. — Personal file Press ENTER/NEXT. The adjusted sound effects are stored You can create a personal file of audio under the selected file number. -
Page 50: Other Features Mixing And Recording Sounds
Other Features To stop recording Mixing and recording Press p. sounds Tips • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. You can “mix” sounds by playing one of the •... -
Page 51: Falling Asleep To Music
Falling asleep to Waking up to music music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time — Sleep Timer every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Step 3: Setting the time”). You can let the system turn off at the preset TIMER time, so you can sleep to the music. - Page 52 Waking up to music (continued) To check the setting Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to select the respective mode (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), then press ENTER/NEXT. Turn jog dial to select “DAILY 1 (or To change the setting, start over from step 1. 2)”, then press ENTER/NEXT.
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Page 53: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
Timer-recording radio Set the time to start recording. Turn the jog dial to set the hour, then programs press ENTER/NEXT. The minute indication starts flashing. To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations”) and set the clock (see “Step 3: Setting the time”) beforehand. -
Page 54: Optional Components Connecting Audio Components
To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the MD (, P, and p buttons on this unit’s remote to perform play, pause, and stop operations. -
Page 55: Connecting A Vcr
Connecting a super Connecting a VCR woofer speaker You can connect an optional super woofer Make sure to match the color of the plugs and speaker. the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO”... -
Page 56: Connecting A Dvd Player
Connecting a DVD (Power) player When your DVD player has 5.1 channel analog outputs Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected DVD player, press DVD 5.1CH until “DVD 5.1CH” appears in the display. When you listen to a stereo sound track from the DVD player, press DVD 5.1CH until “DVD”... -
Page 57: 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 58: Additional Information Precautions
Tape type: moisture evaporates. /METAL NORMAL • 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. Detector slots... -
Page 59: 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 60 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.
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Page 61: 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 62: Specifications
Outputs Specifications MD OUT (phono jacks): voltage 250 mV impedance 1 kilohms VIDEO OUT (phono jack):max. output level 1Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync negative, load impedance Amplifier section 75 ohms The following measured at AC 120/220/240 V, S-VIDEO OUT (4-pin/mini-DIN jack): 50/60 Hz Y: 1Vp-p, unbalanced, Front Speaker: Sync negative,... - Page 63 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), Speaker system 4-way, 5-unit, bass-reflex type, magnetically (DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I shielded type cassette 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), Speaker units Woofer: 17 cm, cone type...
- Page 64 Specifications (continued) General Power requirements Thai and Chinese 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: 240 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 x 340 x 395 mm x 13 x 15 in.)
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Page 65: Glossary
VIDEO CD Glossary A compact disc which contains moving pictures. VIDEO CDs contain compact picture information using the MPEG 1 format, one of Auto Pause the world wide standards of digital compact An automatically pauses according to the technology. The picture information is signal encoded on the disc while playing a compressed about 120 times. -
Page 68: Index
V, W, X, Y, Z (Shuffle Play) 36 Flash 42 tracks in the desired VIDEO CD/CD player 13, order (Program Play) 37 15, 25-38 tracks repeatedly GROOVE 43 (Repeat Play) 35 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia...