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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting the time ... 5 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ... 6 Connecting optional outdoor antenna ... 7 Basic Operations Playing a CD ... 8 Recording a CD ...
Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. To complete the setup, do steps 2 and 3 also. FM antenna Right speaker Connect the speakers.
Connect the FM antenna. Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. A N T E N N 7 5 0 Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Inserting two R03 (size AAA) batteries into the remote With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
Setting the time (continued) Press CLOCK SET. The clock starts working. To light up the display Press TIMER SET when the power is off. The light on the display turns on for five seconds. To check the clock when the power is on Press CLOCK SET.
Press PRESET + or – and select the preset number you want. Preset number TUNED PRESET EQ FLAT ROCK POPS Press MEMORY. The station is stored. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations. To tune in a station with a weak signal Press )±...
Basic Operations Playing a CD You can play up to three CDs continuously. DISC 1–3 VOLUME ≠0/)± Press § and place a CD on the disc tray. With the label side up. When you play a single CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray.
Recording a CD Use a TYPE I (normal) tape. Press p6 and insert a blank tape into deck A. With the side you want to record on facing forward § Press and insert a CD on the disc tray. With the label side up.
Listening to the radio –– Preset Tuning Firstly preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see page 6). POWER VOLUME ≠0/)± Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears. Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: FM˜...
Recording from the radio You can record the radio program on a tape by calling up a preset station. Use a TYPE I (normal) tape. Press TUNER/BAND to select the band you want. Press PRESET + or – to tune in a preset station.
Playing a tape Use a TYPE I (normal) tape. VOLUME Press p6 and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B. With the side you want to play facing forward Press TAPE. “TAPE” appears in the display. Press ·. The tape starts playing*.
Recording from a tape — Dubbing Use a TYPE I (normal) tape. 4 1 3 5 1 Press p6 and insert a blank tape in deck A and a recorded tape in deck With the side you want to play/record on facing forward Press TAPE.
The CD player 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. Press CD and place a CD on the disc tray. Press REPEAT.
Playing the CD tracks in random order –– Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order. Press CD and place a CD on the disc tray. Press SHUFFLE. “SHUFFLE” appears, then all the tracks play in random order.
Programming the CD tracks (continued) Press )± or ≠0 to select a track. Selected track PROGRAM FLAT Selected disc Press PROGRAM. The track is programmed. The last programmed track appears. To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 to 5. Skip step 3 if you select a track from the same disc.
The Tape Deck 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. Follow step 1 –...
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can listen to music with strong bass. To reinforce the bass sound Press DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback). The lamp on the button lights up. Press the button again to cancel DBFB. MHC-G101. 3-859-547-13. EN Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu The Preset Equalizer enables you to select the...
Other Features Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can let the system turn off at a preset time, so you can sleep to the music. You can preset the time to be turned off by 10 minutes. Make sure you have set the clock (see page 5). SLEEP Press SLEEP on the remote.
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Waking up to music (continued) Set the time to stop playback. Press )± or ≠0 to set the hour, then press TIMER SET. The minute indication starts flashing. FLAT Press )± or ≠0 to set the minute, then press TIMER SET. The start time, followed by the stop time, the music source and volume appear, then the original display appears.
• When you move the system, take out the disc. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On the speaker system Locate the speaker system further away from the TV set.
First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General There is no sound. •Rotate VOLUME clockwise. •The headphones are connected.
In such a case, turn the system’s power off and then turn it on again. If the system still does not operate properly, consult your nearest Sony dealer. MHC-G101. 3-859-547-13. EN...
40 Hz – 16 kHz (±0.5 dB) Tape player section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 60 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette Wow and flutter 0.1% WRMS ±0.3% (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner...
P , Q Index Playing Adjusting the sound 18 the volume 8 Antenna 5, 7 Automatic Source Selection Preset equalizer menu 18 Presetting radio stations 6 Preset tuning 10 Batteries 5 Program Play 15 Protecting recordings 21 CD player 8, 14 Clock setting 5 Radio stations Connecting.
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