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Sony MHC-DX80 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony MHC-DX80 Operating Instructions Manual

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01COV_MHC-DX80.p65 GB
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-DX80
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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4-232-652-14 (1)
17/07/2001, 2:45 PM
MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)
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  • Page 1 4-232-652-14 (1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-DX80 © 2001 Sony Corporation 01COV_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:45 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)
  • Page 2 * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The MHC-DX80 consists of the following components: – Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-DX80 – Sound Broad Amplifier TA-DX80 –...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ........27 Tape Loading a tape ........14 Playing a tape ........14 Recording to a tape –– CD Synchro Recording/ High Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/Program Edit ....15 Timer-recording radio programs ..16 02TOC_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:46 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 4: Main Unit

    SURROUND SPEAKER MODE v/V/b/B (cursor) ej (8, 16, 17, wh (18) 19, 21, 22) GAME wj (23) GAME EQ el (18, 23) TAPE A/B 8 (14~16) GROOVE ek (18) TUNER/BAND 7 (12, 13) 02TOC_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:46 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 5: Sound Broad Amplifier

    M (fast forward)/TUNING + ws CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 16, GAME w; (23) (9, 12~14) 21, 26) v/V/b/B (cursor) qg (8, 16, 17, MD (VIDEO) q; (23) 19, 21, 22) D.SKIP 9 (9, 10) 02TOC_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:46 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Be sure to make this connection before you SPEAKER jacks of the sound broad connect the main unit's power cord to a wall amplifier. outlet. Insert only the stripped portion. Solid grey (3) Grey with black line (#) 03GET_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:47 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)
  • Page 7 Make sure that all discs are removed from Main Unit Sound Broad the unit. Amplifier Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until “LOCK” appears. Release ?/1 first, then release CD. Unplug the AC power cord. 03GET_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:47 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 8: Inserting The Batteries Into The Remote Control

    If you have made a mistake or want to change the time, start over from step 2. Note The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. 03GET_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:47 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 9: Loading The Cd

    Disc presence buttons or DISC SKIP EX- mode indicator CHANGE (or D. SKIP on the remote). Press CD or DISC 1~3 Switch to CD function (Automatic Source from another source Selection). continued 04CDP_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:48 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 10: Programming The Cd Tracks

    • If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means: – you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20. – the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. 04CDP_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:48 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 11: Using The Cd Display

    Title name and the artist name of the CD* t Clock display (for 8 seconds) t Effect status * With CD TEXT discs only (certain characters cannot be displayed). Depending on the disc, some CD TEXT information may not appear. 04CDP_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:48 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 12: Tuner

    Press . or > to select the preset number you want to store. Press ENTER. “COMPLETE” appears in the display. The station is stored. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations. 05TUN_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:49 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 13: Listening To The Radio

    • When an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • To improve broadcast reception, reorient the antennas. 05TUN_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:49 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 14: Tape

    – When the unit is placed near a television. * Relay Play always follow this cyclic sequence: Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) 06TAP_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:50 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 15: Recording To A Tape

    If you select RELAY, the tapes in both decks reverse together. • For recording from the radio: If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. 06TAP_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:50 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 16: Timer-Recording Radio Programs

    ENTER. Press REC PAUSE/START. The minute indication starts flashing. Recording starts. Press cursor V/v repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER. The hour indication flashes again. 06TAP_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:50 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)
  • Page 17 Sleep Timer turns it off. • If the power is on at the preset time, the Timer recording does not work. • The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. 06TAP_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:50 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 18: Sound Adjustment

    • The indicator on the sound broad amplifier will light green when the main unit is powered on and will light red when the main unit is on standby mode. 07SOU_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:51 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer

    Press P FILE repeatedly until the personal file number you want appears in the display. SURR ON ( SURR SURR OFF Note When you choose other sound effects, the surround effect will be canceled. 07SOU_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:51 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 20: Other Features

    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 again so that “m” disappears. 08OTH_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:52 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 21: Falling Asleep To Music

    Press cursor V/v repeatedly on the remote to set the minute, then press ENTER. The hour indication flashes again. Set the time to stop playback following steps 4 and 5 above. continued 08OTH_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:52 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)
  • Page 22 • When you use the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off. • If the power is on at the preset time, the Daily Timer does not work. 08OTH_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:52 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 23: Optional Components

    When the system is in the power saving mode, this function does not work. • If you press GAME, your last selected GAME EQ preset effect (ARCADE, RACING or ADVENTURE) will be restored. 09OPT_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:53 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 24: Connecting External Antennas

    Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Jack type A Insulated wire (not supplied) Jack type B Insulated wire (not supplied) 09OPT_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:54 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 25: Additional Information

    First, check that the power cord is connected If you have any questions or problems concerning firmly and the speakers are connected correctly your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. and firmly. Notes on CDs Should any problem persist, consult your •...
  • Page 26 • There is an obstacle between the remote and the system. • The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor. • The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries. 10ADD_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:54 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)

  • Page 27: Tape Deck

    780 – 790 nm Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Wave length 660 nm Output Level –18 dBm continued 10ADD_MHC-DX80.p65 GB 17/07/2001, 2:54 PM MHC-DX80 4-232-652-14 (1)
  • Page 28 6 ohms Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 179 x 250 x 295 (DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I cassette Mass Approx. 3.2 kg net per 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), speaker using Sony TYPE II...

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