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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-BX2/DX2
©2000 Sony Corporation
_______________ Serial No. _______________
4-227-081-11(1)
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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. MHC-BX2/DX2 ©2000 Sony Corporation 4-227-081-11(1) _______________ Serial No. - Page 2 RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NERGY ® mark. NERGY Corporation has determined that this product meets the ® guidelines for energy efficiency. is a U.S. registered ® Partner, Sony NERGY...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting the time ... 6 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ... 7 Saving the power in standby mode ... 9 Basic Operations Playing a CD ... 10 Recording a CD ... -
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. Front speaker (Right) Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords of the speakers to the SPEAKER jacks as below. - Page 5 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set the AM loop antenna up before connecting it. Jack type A Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna Jack type B Extend the FM lead AM loop antenna antenna horizontally. For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
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Page 6: Step 2: Setting The Time
Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) Inserting two size AAA (R03) batteries into the remote 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 prevent possible... -
Page 7: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations
Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute. Press ENTER. The clock starts working. If you make a mistake, start over from step 1. To change the time The previous explanation shows how to set the time while the power is off. - Page 8 Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued) Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. Press and hold + or – (or TUNING +/– on the remote) until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in.
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Page 9: Saving The Power In Standby Mode
To erase a preset station 1 Keep pressing TUNER MEMORY until a preset number appears in the display. ALL DISCS 2 Turn the shuttle until it clicks to select the preset number you want to erase. Select “ALL ERASE” when you want to erase all the preset stations. -
Page 10: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal Play You can play up to three CDs in a row. DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE (Power) . > DISC SKIP Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place up to two CDs on the disc tray. If a disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized. - Page 11 Do this Stop playback Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume playback. Select a track During play or pause, press > (to go forward) or . (to go back). Find a point in Turn the shuttle clockwise a track (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) until it clicks and hold...
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Page 12: Recording A Cd
Recording a CD — CD Synchro Recording The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use a TYPE I (normal) tape. DISC SKIP (Power) EX-CHANGE hH Press A and insert a recordable tape into deck B. -
Page 13: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio –– Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on page 7). +/– (Power) VOLUME > Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. Turn the shuttle until it clicks (or press PRESET +/–... -
Page 14: Recording From The Radio
Listening to the radio (continued) Do this Turn off the radio Press ?/1. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote). To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. For manual tuning, press + or – (or TUNING +/–... -
Page 15: Playing A Tape
Turn the shuttle until it clicks to tune in a preset station. Turn counter- Turn clockwise clockwise for for higher lower preset preset numbers. numbers. Frequency Preset number ALL DISCS Press REC. Deck B stands by to record in the direction of the indicator on hH (the right indicator lights to record on the forward side and the left indicator lights... - Page 16 Playing a tape (continued) Press TAPE A/B. To select deck A or B, press TAPE A/B repeatedly. Press A and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B. With the side you want to play facing forward Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to play one side.
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Page 17: Recording From A Tape
Recording from a tape You can use a TYPE I (normal) tape. (Power) Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A. Press A and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a recordable tape in deck B. With the side you want to play/record facing forward... -
Page 18: The Cd Player Using The Cd Display
The CD Player Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or the entire CD. (Power) DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button during normal playback or when the playback is stopped, the display changes as follows: During normal playback Playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track*... -
Page 19: Playing The Cd Tracks Repeatedly
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly –– Repeat Play This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in Normal Play, Shuffle Play, and Program Play. (Power) , Press REPEAT during playback until “REPEAT” appears in the display. Repeat Play starts. Do the following procedure to change the repeat mode. -
Page 20: Playing The Cd Tracks In Random Order
Playing the CD tracks in random order –– Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order. (Power) DISC 1~3 Press CD, then place a CD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1 DISC SHUFFLE” or “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE”... -
Page 21: Programming The Cd Tracks
Programming the CD tracks –– Program Play You can make a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. (Power) > Press CD, then place a CD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM”... - Page 22 Programming the CD tracks (continued) To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” 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.
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Page 23: The Tape Deck Recording On A Tape Manually
The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually 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. (Power) ./> Insert a recordable tape into deck B. Press the function button of the source you want to record (e.g., CD). -
Page 24: Recording A Cd By Specifying Track Order
Recording a CD by specifying track order — Program Edit You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. (Power) >... -
Page 25: Tape Select Edit
Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by to record in the direction of the indication on hH (the right indication lights to record on the forward side and the left indicator lights to record on the reverse side). The CD player stands by for playback. -
Page 26: Sound Adjustment Adjusting The Sound
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones. (Power) PHONES GROOVE For a powerful sound (GROOVE) Press GROOVE. The GROOVE button lights. The volume switches to power mode, DBFB* is automatically activated (“... -
Page 27: Changing The Spectrum Analyzer Display
Changing the spectrum analyzer display You can enjoy changing the display while listening to the music. (Power) SPECTRUM , Press SPECTRUM. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: PATTERN 1 (Image pattern) PATTERN 2 (Normal pattern) -
Page 28: Other Features
Other Features Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name display and location of stations by program type. - Page 29 Press PTY while listening to the radio. Turn the shuttle until it clicks to select the program type you want. See the “List of program types” section below. Press ENTER. The unit starts searching the preset RDS stations (“SEARCH” and the selected program type are shown alternately in the display).
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Page 30: Falling Asleep To Music
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located TP/TA. LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc. JAZZ Jazz programs. COUNTRY Country music programs. NATION M Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region. -
Page 31: Waking Up To Music
Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time” on page 6). CLOCK/TIMER SELECT Prepare the music source you want to play. -
Page 32: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
Waking up to music (continued) Press ENTER. The type of timer (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), followed by the start time, stop time, and the music source, appear, then the original display appears. Turn off the power. To check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and press . -
Page 33: Optional Components Connecting Audio Components
Set the time to start recording. Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication starts flashing. SLEEP ALL DISCS Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER. The hour indication flashes again. Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure. -
Page 34: Connecting External Antennas
Connecting audio components (continued) Connecting an MD deck for listening to music Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck, press MD. To the audio output of the MD deck Connecting external antennas... - Page 35 AM antenna Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- foot) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Jack type A Insulated wire (not supplied) ( 7 5 Jack type B Insulated wire (not supplied) ( 7 5...
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Page 36: 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 37: Troubleshooting
First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven’t turned on the power... - Page 38 Troubleshooting (continued) There is severe hum or noise. •A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR. “0:00” (or “12:00 AM”) flashes in the display. •A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again.
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Page 39: Tape Deck
Tape Deck The tape does not record. • There is no tape in the cassette holder. • The tab has been removed from the cassette (see “To save a tape permanently” on page 36). • The tape has reeled to the end. The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level. -
Page 40: Specifications
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (U.S.A. model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 60 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. - Page 41 Tape player section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner...
- Page 42 Specifications (continued) General Power requirements North American model: European model: Australian model: Mexican model: Other models: Power consumption U.S.A. model: MHC-BX2: Canadian model: MHC-BX2: European model: MHC-BX2: Other model: MHC-DX2: Dimensions (w/h/d) MHC-BX2/DX2: Mass U.S.A. model: MHC-BX2: Canadian model: MHC-BX2: European model: MHC-BX2: Other model:...
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Page 44: Index
H, I, J, K, L, M Hooking up optional components 33-35 the antennas 5, 34 the power 5 the system 4 Sony Corporation Printed in China N, O Normal Play 10 P, Q Playing a CD 10 a preset station 13...
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