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- Page 1 4-226-710-12(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-NX300AV ©1999 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 VIDEO CDs/VIDEO CDs with PBC functions of Licensing Corporation. SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type. The MHC-NX300AV consist of the following components: Disc type You can – A/V control amplifier STR-NX300...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started The Tape Deck Step 1: Hooking up the system .... 4 Recording on a tape manually ... 39 Step 2: Setting up your speakers ..8 Recording a CD by specifying track order ..........40 Step 3: Setting the time ....... -
Page 4: Getting Started Step 1: Hooking Up The System
Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 9 of the following procedure to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. If you set up the system vertically Be sure to place the A/V control amplifier on top of the CD player/stereo cassette deck. FM aerial AM loop aerial Centre speaker... - Page 5 Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM Connect the centre speaker. CONTROL connectors until it clicks. Connect the speaker cords to the CENTER SPEAKER jacks. To disconnect the system cable, push the tab and pull it out. Insert only the stripped portion. Gray/ Solid (3) Black/...
- Page 6 Step 1: Hooking up the system Set SYSTEM SELECT (colour (continued) system) to the appropriate position (PAL or NTSC), according to your Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the AUTO supplied video connecting cable. NTSC SYSTEM SELECT V I D E O...
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Page 7: Using The Remote
Using the remote Connect the mains lead to a wall You can use the shaded buttons shown below outlet. to operate a Sony TV. The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the TV/VIDEO system turns on and the demonstration TV VOL +/ automatically ends. -
Page 8: Step 2: Setting Up Your Speakers
Step 2: Setting up Place the centre speaker so it is placed at about the same height as your speakers the front speakers (A). Align the centre speaker with the front speakers or place it slightly back Connecting the supplied rear and centre from the position of the front speakers enables you to fully enjoy Dolby Pro speakers (B). -
Page 9: Adjusting The Speaker Volume
Adjusting the speaker Press PRO LOGIC. volume “PRO LOGIC ON” appears. To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, Press T. TONE on the remote. adjust the volume of each speaker. The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following order. Adjust the PRO LOGIC volume of the test tone. -
Page 10: Step 3: Setting The Time
Step 3: Setting the Press CLOCK/TIMER. The hour indication flashes. time You must set the time before using the timer functions. Press V or v repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. Press V or v repeatedly to set the minute. -
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 an existing preset number Start over from step 1. After step 3, turn the jog dial to select the preset number where you want to store the other station.
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Page 13: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD D.SKIP — Normal Play SUBTITLE You can play both SUPER VIDEO CDs/ VIDEO CDs without PBC functions and LANGUAGE SUPER VIDEO CDs/VIDEO CDs with PBC functions. CD N You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type. - Page 14 Playing a SUPER VIDEO CD/ Do this VIDEO CD (continued) Select a disc Press a DISC 1~5 button in stop mode (or D.SKIP on the remote). Press one of the DISC 1~5 buttons. Play only the Press PLAY MODE disc you have repeatedly until “1 DISC”...
- Page 15 To change the audio track To change the subtitles For SUPER VIDEO CDs with multi channel For SUPER VIDEO CDs with subtitle data, data, press LANGUAGE on the remote press SUBTITLE on the remote repeatedly to repeatedly to select the audio track you select the subtitle you desire.
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Page 16: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD — Normal Play You can play up to five CDs in a row. PLAY MODE (Power) jog dial VOLUME CD N . . ./> (PREV/NEXT) – – > Press one of the CD 1~5 A buttons and place a CD on the disc tray. ·... -
Page 17: Recording A Cd/Super Video Cd/ Video Cd
Do this Recording a CD/ Stop playback Press s (or x on the remote). SUPER VIDEO CD/ Pause Press S (or X on the remote). Press again to resume playback. VIDEO CD Select a track During playback or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go —... -
Page 18: Listening To The Radio
Recording a CD/SUPER VIDEO CD/ Listening to the radio VIDEO CD (continued) –– Preset Tuning Press one of the CD 1~5 A buttons and place a CD. Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory Then press again to close the disc tray. first (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations”... - Page 19 Do this Press TUNER BAND repeatedly Turn off the radio Press ?/1. until the band you want appears in Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or the display. press VOL +/– on The bands you can receive vary the remote). depending on the model you purchased. Be sure to check which bands you can To listen to non-preset radio receive.
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Page 20: Recording From The Radio
Recording from the Press A and insert a recordable tape into deck B. radio With the side you want to You can record the radio programme on a record facing tape by calling up a preset station. You can forward use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. -
Page 21: Playing A Tape
Playing a tape You can use any type of tape, TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO ) or TYPE IV (metal), since the deck automatically detects the tape type. You can also use the jog dial’s AMS* DECK B nN DECK A nN functions to quickly search for songs you want to hear. - Page 22 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 h or H indicator to go Stop playback Press s (or x on the forward, and the opposite direction to go remote).
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Page 23: Recording From A Tape
Recording from a Press A and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a recordable tape in tape deck B. With the side — High-speed Dubbing you want to play/record You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II facing forward (CrO2) tapes. -
Page 24: Singing Along: Karaoke
Singing along: Press KARAOKE PON repeatedly to obtain the karaoke effect you desire. Karaoke Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: You can sing along with any audio CD, KARAOKE PON t MPX R t MPX L SUPER VIDEO CD, VIDEO CD or tape by EFFECT OFF (ON)* T turning down the singer’s voice. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Microphone Echo
Adjusting the Adjusting the key microphone echo This function allows you to adjust the key to suit your vocal range when playing a SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD or standard audio (Power) CONTROL – – > , Press KEY CONTROL or . You can adjust the key higher or lower in 13 halftone steps ( 6 ~ 6). -
Page 26: The Super Video Cd/Video Cd/Cd Player
The SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD/CD Player Playing a SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD with PBC functions Numeric buttons –– PBC Play RETURN >10 The PBC (Play Back Control) function display SELECT, CD N menus on your TV screen to let you enjoy interactive software. -
Page 27: Checking The Remaining Time
Do this Checking the Stop playback Press s (or x on the remote). remaining time See the rest of a menu Pres NEXT. Go back to the top of a Press PREV. menu You can check the remaining time of the Go back to a previous Press RETURN (or current track or the entire CD. -
Page 28: Using The On-Screen Display
Checking the remaining time Using the on-screen (continued) display (SUPER VIDEO CDs/VIDEO CDs with PBC functions) Playing time on the current track** You can check the current operating status and disc information of SUPER VIDEO CDs/ Clock display (for eight seconds) VIDEO CDs or audio CDs during playback or in stop mode by superimposing a display on Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON... - Page 29 • During playback of an audio CD in • During stop mode of a SUPER VIDEO CD/ Program Play mode VIDEO CD without PBC functions or audio CD (except Program Play mode) PLAY 0 : 20 DISC 2-10 RESUME Video CD STOP PROGRAM REPEAT...
- Page 30 Using the on-screen display • During stop mode of an audio CD (except Program Play mode) (continued) STOP ON SCREEN 2 display DISC 3 60 : 00 • During playback of a SUPER VIDEO CD/ CONTINUE REPEAT VIDEO CD DISC 1 SUPER VCD TRK 1 - TRK 1 - 16...
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Page 31: Locating A Specific Part Of A Disc
Locating by Scene Locating a specific Number part of a disc –– Scene Search –– Special Menu On SUPER VIDEO CDs/VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the menu screens, moving pictures, and still pictures are divided into This player has 4 different search features. “scenes”... -
Page 32: To Stop Playback
Locating a specific part of a disc Locating by elapsed time (continued) –– Time Search This function lets you use elapsed time as a Press CD N. guide to find a certain parts of a SUPER Playback starts from the selected scene. VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD without PBC functions. - Page 33 Locating the track you To switch to a 12 frame display You can switch the digest display from 9 to 12 want frames. –– Disc Digest 1 Press SPECIAL MENU. 2 Press 5. You can select the track you want by viewing the first frame of each track.
- Page 34 Locating a specific part of a disc To switch to a 12 frame display (continued) You can switch the digest display from 9 to 12 frames. Locating a section within 1 Press SPECIAL MENU. a track 2 Press 5. 3 Proceed with steps 2 and 3 of “Locating a ––...
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Page 35: Resuming Playback From The Point You Stopped A Super Video Cd/Video Cd
Resuming playback CD N from the point you stopped a SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD –– Resume Play The unit memorizes the point where you stopped the SUPER VIDEO CD/VIDEO CD so you can resume playback from that point. Resume Play is not cancelled when you turn While playing a SUPER VIDEO off the system. -
Page 36: Playing The Cd Tracks Repeatedly
Playing the CD tracks Playing the CD tracks repeatedly in random order –– Repeat Play –– Shuffle Play This function lets you repeat a single CD or You can play all the tracks on one CD or all all CDs in Normal Play, Shuffle Play, and CDs in random order. -
Page 37: Programming The Cd Tracks
Programming the CD Press H. All the tracks play in random order. tracks –– Programme Play To cancel Shuffle Play You can make a programme of up to 32 tracks Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until from all the CDs in the order you want them “SHUFFLE”... - Page 38 Programming the CD tracks To cancel Programme Play (continued) Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display. Press CD, then place a CD. Press Check the CHECK on the remote Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until programme repeatedly.
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Page 39: 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 you like. For example, you can record just the Press REC PAUSE/START. -
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 CD. — Programme Edit Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make “PROGRAM”... - Page 41 Selecting tape length Press S (X on the remote) to insert automatically a 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 display. You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD.
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Page 42: 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 You can reinforce the bass, create a more GROOVE button lights. Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume. -
Page 43: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
To cancel the effect Selecting the audio Press EFFECT 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 with sound characteristic according to the type of surround effects. -
Page 44: Changing The Brightness Of The Display
Changing the Selecting the brightness of the surround effects display You can enjoy surround effect. You can enjoy changing the brightness of the display while listening to the music. DIMMER , Press DSP repeatedly to select the surround effect you desire. SURROUND ON: Reproduces stereo , Press DIMMER on the remote. -
Page 45: Enjoying The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound
To cancel the Dolby Pro Logic Enjoying the Dolby Surround sound Press PRO LOGIC again to turn off the Pro Logic Surround indicator on the front panel’s PRO LOGIC button. sound Notes You can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surround •... -
Page 46: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer
Note Adjusting the graphic If you choose another audio emphasis (other than “EFFECT OFF”), the adjusted sound effect is lost. To equalizer retain the adjusted sound effect for future use, store it as a personal file. (See “Making a personal audio emphasis file”... -
Page 47: Making A Personal Audio Emphasis File
Making a personal Press P FILE. The personal file number flashes in the audio emphasis file display. — Personal file You can create a personal file of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic Press B or b to select the file number equalizer) and store them in the memory of the unit. -
Page 48: Other Features Mixing And Recording Sounds
Other Features To stop recording Mixing and recording Press s. 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 49: Falling Asleep To Music
Falling asleep to Waking up to music music — Daily Timer — Sleep Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock You can let the system turn off at the preset (see “Step 3: Setting the time”... - Page 50 Waking up to music (continued) To check the setting Press TIMER SELECT and press V or v repeatedly to select the respective mode (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), then press ENTER. Press CLOCK/TIMER. To change the setting, start over from step 1. “SET (DAILY 1)”...
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Page 51: Timer-Recording Radio Programmes
Timer-recording radio Set the time to start recording. Press V or v repeatedly to set the hour, programmes then press ENTER. 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: Press V or v repeatedly to set the minute, Setting the time”) beforehand. -
Page 52: Optional Components Connecting Audio Components
Optional components Connecting an MD deck Connecting audio for analog recording components Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck, press MD. Select one of the following connections, depending on the components to be connected and method of connecting. -
Page 53: 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 VIDEO/DVD repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears in the To super woofer display. -
Page 54: Connecting A Dvd Player
When your DVD player has 5.1 Connecting a DVD channel analog outputs Be sure to match the color of the plugs and player the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected DVD player, press DVD 5.1CH. When you listen to a stereo sound track from To the front output of the the DVD player, press DVD 5.1CH until... -
Page 55: Connecting External Aerials
AM aerial Connecting external Connect a 6- to 15- meter insulated wire to the aerials AM aerial terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop aerial connected. Connect the external aerial to improve the Jack type A reception. Refer to the instructions of each component. -
Page 56: Additional Information Precautions
However, be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow If you have any questions or problems concerning the tape player to automatically detect the type of your system, please consult your nearest Sony tape. dealer. Tape type:... -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
The tape may get entangled in the tape Should any problem persist, consult your deck. nearest Sony dealer. Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. General When the tape heads become dirty —... - Page 58 Troubleshooting (continued) The sound comes from the centre speaker only. •The source being played back is There is severe hum or noise. monaural. Press PRO LOGIC and turn off the Pro Logic mode. •A TV or VCR is placed too close to the system.
- Page 59 Tape Deck Tuner The tape does not record. There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display). • There is no tape in the cassette holder. •Adjust the aerial. • The tab has been removed from the cassette (see “To save a tape •The signal strength is too weak.
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Page 60: Specifications
Inputs Specifications VIDEO IN: voltage 250 mV, (phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms MD IN: voltage 450 mV, (phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms DVD INPUT: Amplifier section FRONT IN: voltage 450 mV, (phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms The following measured at AC 120/220/240 V, REAR IN: voltage 450 mV, 50/60 Hz... - Page 61 Aerial AM loop aerial Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), Aerial terminals External aerial terminal (DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I Intermediate frequency 450 kHz cassette 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
- Page 62 Specifications (continued) General Power requirements Thai and Chinese models: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Speaker Other models: 120 V, 220 V or Front Speaker (SS-NX300) 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type, Adjustable with voltage magnetically shielded selector type...
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Page 63: Glossary
SUPER VIDEO CD Glossary A compact disc which contains moving pictures. SUPER VIDEO CDs contain compact picture information using the MPEG 2 format. This Auto Pause player can play SUPER VIDEO CDs with and An automatic pause that occurs according to without PBC functions. -
Page 64: Index
H, I, J Hooking up tracks repeatedly optional components (Repeat Play) 36 52-55 Presetting radio stations 11 the aerials 5, 55 Preset tuning 18 the main unit 4 Programme Play 37 the power 7 Protecting recordings 56 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...