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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-NX3AV
©1999 by Sony Corporation
_______________ Serial No. _______________
3-867-107-14(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-NX3AV ©1999 by Sony Corporation 3-867-107-14(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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting up your speakers ... 7 Step 3: Setting the time ... 9 Step 4: Presetting radio stations ... 10 Saving the power in standby mode ... 11 Basic Operations Playing 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 7 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 Centre speaker...
  • 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.

  • Page 7: Step 2: Setting Up Your Speakers

    Step 2: Setting up your speakers Connecting the supplied rear and centre speakers enables you to fully enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programmes and movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using four separate channels.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    Step 2: Setting up your speakers (contnued) Adjusting the speaker volume To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, adjust the volume of each speaker. PRO LOGIC – ≠ ª ª – Tips • If you turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on •...

  • Page 9: Step 3: Setting The Time

    Step 3: 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 10: Step 4: Presetting Radio Stations

    Step 4: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15 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 ˜...

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18 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.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23 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.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26 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...

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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. Selecting the effect from the music menu (power) – ≠ Press FILE SELECT. The last effect chosen appears in the display.

  • Page 29: 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. · ª · ª · · / Press DIMMER on the remote. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF Selecting the...

  • Page 30: Enjoying The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

    Enjoying the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound You can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound of videos that are Dolby Surround encoded (q). Complete the setup and adjustments first (see page 7). (power) – ≠ PRO LOGIC Press PRO LOGIC while playing a program source.

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) 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”...

  • Page 35: Falling Asleep To Music

    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. NONE Any programmeming not defined above.

  • Page 36: 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 3: Setting the time”). · ª ª 4,5,8 · TIMER SELECT Prepare the music source you want to play.

  • Page 37: Timer-Recording Radio Programmes

    Timer-recording radio programmes To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations”) and set the clock (see “Step 3: Setting the time”) beforehand. · ª · ª · · TIMER SELECT Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio”...

  • Page 38: 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.

  • Page 39: Connecting A Vcr

    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. – – ≠ Connecting a VCR Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors.

  • Page 40: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting a DVD player To the front output of the DVD player To the woofer To the centre output of the output of the DVD player DVD player VIDEO/DVD DVD 5.1 CH – ≠ When your DVD player has 5.1 channel analog outputs Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors.

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44 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 the top of the CD player/stereo cassette deck.

  • Page 45: 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 42). • The tape has reeled to the end. The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 70-20,000 Hz; rates 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 47 Tape player section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), (DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I cassette 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
  • Page 48 Specifications (continued) Speaker Front Speaker (SS-NX1) Speaker system Speaker units Woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass Centre/Rear Speaker (SS-RC100) Speaker system Speaker units Full-range: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass For the customers in Canada Use only the supplied SS-RC100 rear speaker for connection to the REAR SPEAKER connector, the supplied SS-RC100 centre speaker for connection to the CENTER SPEAKER connector on the...

  • Page 52: Index

    Hooking up optional components 38 the aerials 5, 41 the main unit 4 the power 6 the optional speakers 7 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Normal Play 12 One Touch Play 13, 15, 18 P , Q Personal file 32...

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