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Mini Hi-Fi
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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-NX1
©1999 by Sony Corporation
3-867-106-12(1)
Serial No. _______________
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-NX1 ©1999 by Sony Corporation 3-867-106-12(1) Serial No. - Page 2 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.
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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 ... 7 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ... 8 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 Do the following procedure 1 to 5 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. FM antenna AM loop antenna Front speaker (Right) - Page 5 Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM CONTROL connectors until it clicks. To disconnect Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks as below. Insert only the stripped portion. Red/ Solid (‘) Black/ Stripe (’) Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.
- Page 6 Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to position of your local power line voltage. VOLTAGE SELECTOR Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. When you press 1/u, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends.
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Page 7: Step 2: Setting The Time
Step 2: Setting the time You must set the time before using the timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for the European model, and a 12-hour system for other models. The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purposes. -
Page 8: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations
Step 3: Presetting radio stations You can preset the following number of stations: – 2 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for AM. – 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and 10 for SW, or 20 for FM, 10 for AM and 5 for UKV, depending on the model you purchased. -
Page 9: Saving The Power In Standby Mode
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 the exist preset number Start over from step 1. After step 3, turn the jog dial to select the preset number you want to store the other station. -
Page 10: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal play You can play up to five CDs in a row. PLAY MODE (Power) jog dial – ≠ · ∏ ª · π § · VOLUME – § π Press one of the CD 1~5 § buttons and place a CD on the disc tray. -
Page 11: Recording A Cd
Do this Press π (p on the remote). Stop play Press ∏ (P on the remote). Pause Press again to resume play. During play or pause, turn the Select a track jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) and release it when you reach the desired track. -
Page 12: Listening To The Radio
Recording a CD (continued) Press one of the CD 1~5 § buttons and place a CD. Then press again to close the disc tray. With the label side up. When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray. - Page 13 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. The bands you can receive vary depending on the model you purchased. Be sure to check which bands you can receive. Every time you press the button, the band changes as follows: 2 band model: FM ˜...
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Page 14: Recording From The Radio
Recording from the radio You can record the radio programme on a tape by calling up a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO The recording level is automatically adjusted. –/+ (Power) – ≠ · ª... -
Page 15: 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* functions to quickly search for songs you want to hear. - Page 16 Playing a tape (continued) Do this Stop play Press π (or p on the remote). Press ) on the remote Fast-forward while playing the front side or 0 while playing the reverse side. Press 0 on the remote Rewind while playing the front side or ) while playing the reverse side.
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Page 17: Recording From A Tape
Recording from a tape — High-speed Dubbing You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. (Power) – – ≠ · ∏ π ª · π ª · § π DOLBY NR Press §... -
Page 18: The Cd Player
The CD Player Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information stored on the disc, such as the disc titles or artist names. When the unit detects CD TEXT discs, the “CD TEXT”... -
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 programme play. (power) REPEAT PLAY MODE – – ≠ / Press REPEAT during playback until “REPEAT” appears in the display. -
Page 20: Programming The Cd Tracks
Playing the CD tracks in random order (continued) To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappears from the display. To select a desired CD Press DISC 1~5. Tips • You can start Shuffle Play during normal play by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly to select “SHUFFLE”. - Page 21 Press CD, then place a CD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears in the display. Press one of the DISC 1~5 buttons to select a CD. To programme all the tracks on a CD at once, proceed to step 5. Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display.
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Page 22: 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. The recording level is adjusted automatically. -
Page 23: Recording A Cd By Specifying Track Order
Recording a CD by specifying track order — Programme 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. EDIT (power) –... - Page 24 Recording a CD by specifying track order (continued) Press ∏ (P on the remote) to insert a pause at the end of side A. “P” appears in the display and the total playing time resets to “0.00” in the display. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks from the same disc or steps 4 to 6 for tracks from another disc to...
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Page 25: 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) DBFB – – ≠ GROOVE PHONES To reinforce bass (DBFB) Press DBFB*. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DBFB n DBFB NORMAL (... -
Page 26: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio emphasis The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristic according to the sound you are listening to. Besides, you can also enjoy audio emphasis using the synchronized equalizer function. When using this function, the system switches the equalizer according to the genre automatically. -
Page 27: Changing The Brightness Of The Display
Changing the brightness of the display You can enjoy changing the brightness of the display while listening to the music. · / Press DIMMER on the remote. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF Selecting surround effects... -
Page 28: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer
Adjusting the graphic equalizer You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges. Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound. · ª · ª · · Select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound (see “Selecting the audio emphasis”... -
Page 29: Making A Personal Audio Emphasis File
Making a personal audio emphasis file — Personal file You can create a personal file of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic equalizer) and store them in the memory of the unit. Later call up an audio pattern to play a favorite tape, CD, or radio programme. Create up to five audio files. -
Page 30: Other Features
Other Features Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (For 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 programme signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name display and location of stations by programme type. - Page 31 Press EDIT/PTY while listening to the radio. Turn jog dial to select the programme type you want. See the “List of programme types” section below. Press ENTER. The unit starts searching the preset RDS stations (“SEARCH” and the selected programme type are shown alternately in the display).
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Page 32: Falling Asleep To Music
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) JAZZ Jazz programmes. COUNTRY Country music programmes. NATION Programmes featuring the popular music of the country or region. OLDIES Programmes featuring oldies music. FOLK Folk Music Programmes. DOCUMENTARY Investigative features. ALARM TEST Test signal for emergency broadcasts. ALARM-ALARM Emergency broadcasts. -
Page 33: 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”). · ª · ª · 4,5,8 · TIMER SELECT Prepare the music source you want to play. -
Page 34: Timer-Recording Radio Programmes
Timer-recording radio programmes To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”) and set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time”) beforehand. TIMER SELECT Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio” on page 12). Press CLOCK/TIMER. -
Page 35: Optional Components Connecting Audio Components
To the audio output To the audio input of the MD deck of the MD deck When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the MD · and p buttons on this unit’s remote to perform play and stop operations. continued... -
Page 36: Connecting A Vcr
Connecting audio components (continued) Connecting a super woofer speaker You can connect an optional super woofer speaker. To super woofer Connecting a microphone You can connect an optional microphone to the MIC jack. Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL. –... -
Page 37: Connecting External Antennas
Connecting external antennas Connect the external antenna to improve the reception. Refer to the instructions of each component. FM antenna Connect the optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. Jack type A IEC standard socket connector (not supplied) Jack type B 75-ohm coaxial cable... -
Page 38: 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 39: 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 40 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. •The A/V control amplifier is placed under the CD player/stereo cassette deck. Place the A/V control amplifier on top of the CD player/stereo cassette deck.
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Page 41: Tape Deck
Tape Deck The tape does not record. • No tape in the cassette holder. • The tab has been removed from the cassette (see “To save a tape permanently” on page 38). • The tape has reeled to the end. The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level. -
Page 42: Specifications
More than 90 dB More than 90 dB 660 nm –18 dBm 4-track 2-channel stereo 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) - Page 43 Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Tourist model: 76.0 – 108.0 MHz Other models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz UKV tuner section (3 band (FM-AM-UKV) models only) Tuning range 65.0 –...
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Page 44: Index
H, I, J, K, L, M Hooking up optional components 35 the aerials 5, 37 the main unit 4 the power 6 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Normal Play 10 One Touch Play 11, 13, 16 P , Q Personal file 29...