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- Page 1 3-867-706-11(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-WX7AV MHC-WX5 ©1999 by Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: About This Manual
The location of some buttons on MHC-WX5 is Do not install the appliance in a confined space, different from that of MHC-WX7AV, but the such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. name of the buttons are the same. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Sound Adjustment Step 1: Hooking up the main unit ..4 Adjusting the sound ......30 Step 2: Setting up your speakers ..6 Selecting the audio emphasis ..... 31 Step 3: Setting the time ....... 10 Selecting the surround effects .... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the main unit Do the following procedure 1 to 2 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. If you set up the stereo system vertically Be sure to place the A/V control amplifier on top of the CD player/stereo cassette deck. AM loop antenna FM antenna Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM... - Page 5 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote For MHC-WX7AV For MHC-WX5 With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
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Page 6: Step 2: Setting Up Your Speakers
(A). Align the center speaker with the front (MHC-WX7AV only) speakers or place it slightly back from the position of the front Connecting the supplied rear and center speakers (B). -
Page 7: Connecting The Speakers
Right front speaker Left front speaker Connect the rear speakers (supplied Connect the front speakers. for MHC-WX7AV only). Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks of the same color. Connect the speaker cords to the REAR SPEAKER jacks of the same color. - Page 8 (continued) pressing DISPLAY/DEMO when the system is turned off. Connect the center speaker The demo mode is also deactivated (MHC-WX7AV only). when you set the time. Connect the speaker cords to the CENTER SPEAKER jacks of the same color. To activate the automatic sliding...
- Page 9 Adjusting the speaker Press PROLOGIC (or PROLOGIC volume (MHC-WX7AV ON/OFF on the remote) only) “PROLOGIC ON” appears. To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, Press T. TONE ON/OFF on the adjust the volume of each speaker. remote. The test tone is heard from the speakers PROLOGIC in the following order.
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Page 10: Step 3: Setting The Time
Note Step 3: Setting the The previous explanation shows you how to set the time while the power is off. To change the time time while the power is on, do the following: 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Turn the jog dial to select the SET CLOCK. 3 Press ENTER/NEXT. -
Page 11: Step 4: Presetting Radio Stations
Step 4: Presetting Press TUNING MEMORY. A preset number appears in the display. radio stations Preset number RELAY TUNED DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP STEREO ß You can preset up to 40 stations, 20 for FM, 10 MONO DOLBY NR SYNC... -
Page 12: Connecting Optional Av Components
Connecting optional When you connect a Sony MD (, P and p buttons on this unit’s remote to perform play, pause and AV components stop operations. Note If you cannot select “MD” even when you have To enhance your system, you can connect... -
Page 13: Connecting A Video Game Player
Connecting a video game Connecting outdoor player antennas You can enjoy video games with audio Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the emphasis by connecting a video game player. reception. To listen to and watch a video game, press FM antenna FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO 2”... -
Page 14: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Press OPEN/CLOSE 6 and place Playing a CD up to two CDs 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. PLAY With the label (Power) -
Page 15: Recording A Cd
B. playing With the side Adjust the Turn VOLUME (or press you want to volume VOLUME +/– (MHC-WX7AV) record facing or VOL +/– (MHC-WX5) on forward the remote). Tips • Pressing ·P when the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts CD... -
Page 16: Listening To The Radio
Recording a CD (continued) Listening to the radio –– Preset Tuning Press OPEN/CLOSE 6 and place a Then press again to close the disc tray. Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory If the indicator for the tray you want to first (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations”). - Page 17 To listen to non-preset radio Press TUNER BAND repeatedly stations until the band you want appears in Use manual or automatic tuning. For manual the display. tuning, press – or + repeatedly. For automatic Every time you press the button, the tuning, press and hold –...
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Page 18: Recording From The Radio
Press § and insert a blank tape into Recording from the deck B. radio With the side you want to record facing You can record the radio program on a tape forward by calling up a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. -
Page 19: Playing A Tape
· want to hear. To select either deck A or B, press DECK A 9 ( or DECK B 9 ( ( MHC-WX7AV ) or DECK A ( or DECK B ( ( MHC-WX5 ) on the remote. (Power) VOLUME VOLUME +/–... - Page 20 Playing a tape (continued) Searching for the beginning of a track (AMS*) During playback, turn the jog dial the same Do this direction as the 9 or ( indicator to go Press π (or p on the Stop play forward. Turn the opposite direction to go back.
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Page 21: Recording From A Tape
Press § and insert a recorded tape Recording from a in deck A and a blank tape in deck tape — High-speed Dubbing With the side you want to play/record You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II facing forward (CrO ) tapes. -
Page 22: The Cd Player
The CD Player Using the CD display Playing the CD tracks repeatedly You can check the remaining time of the –– Repeat Play current track or that of the CD. This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play and (Power) DISPLAY/DEMO Program Play. -
Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Playing Cds Without Interruption
To cancel Program Play Playing CDs without Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears interruption from the display. –– Non-Stop Play Press Check the program CHECK on the remote You can play CDs without pausing between repeatedly. After the last tracks. -
Page 26: The Tape Deck Recording On A Tape Manually
The Tape Deck Press P PAUSE on deck B. Recording on a tape Recording starts. manually Start playing the source to be recorded. You can record from CD, tape, or radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or record from the middle of the tape. -
Page 27: Recording A Cd By Specifying Track Order
Recording a CD by Place a CD and insert a blank 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 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until order you want. - Page 28 Selecting tape length Press P on the remote to insert a automatically pause at the end of side A. “P” appears in the display and the total — Tape Select Edit playing time resets to “0.00” in the You can check the most suitable tape length display.
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Page 29: 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 30: Sound Adjustment Adjusting The Sound
Sound Adjustment For a powerful sound (GROOVE) Adjusting the sound Press GROOVE. The volume switches to power mode, DBFB is automatically set to full strength, the equalizer curve changes, and the GROOVE button lights up. Press GROOVE You can reinforce the bass, create a more again to return to the previous volume. -
Page 31: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
Music menu options Selecting the audio “SUR ” appears if you select an effect with surround effects. emphasis MENU Effect button The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristic according to the sound MOVIE ACTION Soundtracks you are listening to. ROMANCE and special listening... -
Page 32: Selecting The Surround Effects
Press DSP repeatedly to select the surround effect you desire. surround effects SURROUND ON: Reproduces stereo sources in surround sound. (For MHC-WX7AV only) HALL: Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall. THEATER: Reproduces the acoustics of a The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) function movie theater. -
Page 33: Enjoying The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound
You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency sound ranges. (For MHC-WX7AV only) Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound. You can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surround... -
Page 34: Making A Personal Audio Emphasis File
Enjoying the Dolby Pro Logic Making a personal Surround sound (continued) audio emphasis file Activating the surround effect (MHC-WX5 only ) — Personal file You can enjoy the surround effect. You can create a personal file of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic REVERB (Power) equalizer) and store them in the memory of... - Page 35 Naming the personal file Press EQ MEMORY. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE or place your hand to The personal file number appears in the the sliding sensor to slide the panel. Press display. NAME IN. TUNED TUNED DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP STEREO...
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Page 36: 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, tape or audio input by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone. -
Page 37: Falling Asleep To Music
Mixing and recording sounds Notes • If you press EFFECT ON/OFF or recall a sound effect, the karaoke mode is cancelled. (Power) • The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded in monaural. -
Page 38: Waking Up To Music
Waking up to music Set the time to start playback. Turn jog dial to set the hour, then press — Wake-up Timer ENTER/NEXT. The minute indication starts flashing. You can wake up to music at a preset time TUNED every day. Make sure you have set the clock DAILY REC SLEEP STEREO... -
Page 39: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
Timer-recording radio Set the time to start recording. Turn jog dial to set the hour, then press programs ENTER/NEXT. The minute indication starts flashing. To timer-record, you must preset the radio TUNED DAILY 2 SLEEP STEREO ß MONO DOLBY NR DOLBY NR station (see “Step 4: Presetting radio SYNC... -
Page 40: 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. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. -
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 TV or VCR. The sound comes from the center speaker The sound from the connected source is only (MHC-WX7AV only). distorted. •The source being played back is •If “VIDEO 1” appears in the display monaural. Press PROLOGIC and turn off when you press FUNCTION, switch the the Pro Logic mode.
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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
4-track 2-channel stereo kilohms Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), MIX MIC (phone jack): (DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I sensitivity 1 mV, cassette impedance 10 kilohms 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), Outputs MD/VIDEO 1 OUT... - Page 45 Center speaker SS-CN50G for MHC-WX7AV Tuner section Speaker system Full range FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner bass-reflex type, magnetically sheilded FM tuner section Speaker units Full range 8 cm dia., cone type x 2 Tuning range Nominal impedance 8 ohms Middle Eastern models: 87.5 –...
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Page 46: Remote Identification
Remote identification RM-SR77 for MHC-WX7AV 1 POWER 2 FUNCTION 3 SLEEP !¡ · 4 CD ( !™ 5 TUNER BAND 6 DECK A 9( !£ ª · 7 DECK B 9( ª · 8 =+ !¢ 9 0) !∞ 0 MD ·/P/p ·... - Page 47 RM-SR5 for MHC-WX5 2 SLEEP 3 DISC SKIP 4 CD ( !¡ 5 TUNER BAND 6 DECK A ( !™ 7 DECK B ( !£ 8 MD ·/∏/π !¢ !¡ =+ !¶ !∞ !™ 0) !£ CLEAR !§ !¢ CHECK !∞...
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Page 48: Index
CD 15 Hooking up a radio program 18 optional components 12 timer recording 39 the antennas 4, 13 the main unit 4 Repeat Play 22 Resetting the system 43 the power 8 the optional speakers 6 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...