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- Page 1 Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-VX99 MHC-VX77 MHC-VX55 © 2000 Sony Corporation 4-226-942-11 (1)
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Page 2: About This Manual
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 the time ... 7 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ... 8 Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD ... 10 Playing a CD ... 12 Recording a CD/VIDEO CD ... -
Page 4: Getting Started
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. Surround speaker* (Right) Front speaker (Right) * MHC-VX77 only. Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords of front speakers to the SPEAKER jacks as below. - Page 5 Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. • The type of speakers supplied varies according to the model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page 53). Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
- Page 6 Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) Follow the instructions below to set the color system according to your TV. The factory setting is AUTO. Make sure the power is off each time before setting the color system. After you set the color system, the power turns on automatically and the function is set to CD.
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Page 7: Step 2: Setting The Time
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote Using the remote You can use the shaded buttons shown below to operate a Sony TV. TV/VIDEO Press Turn the TV on or off TV ?/1 Switch the TV's TV/VIDEO. video input Change the TV TV CH +/–. -
Page 8: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations
Step 2: Setting the time (continued) Press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute. Press ENTER. The clock starts working. If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1. To change the time The previous explanation shows you how to set the time while the power is off. - Page 9 Press and hold + or – (or TUNING +/– on the remote) until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear. TUNED Press TUNER MEMORY. A preset number appears in the display.
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Page 10: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0). You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type. DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE (Power) . - Page 11 Do this Stop play Press x. Pause Press X* . Press again to resume playback. Select a track or Press NEXT or > to go scene forward, PREV or . to go back. When you play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver 2.0), see page 21.
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Page 12: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD — Normal play You can play up to three CDs in a row. DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE (Power) D.SKIP . > > PLAY MODE SHUTTLE VOLUME > VOL +/– Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD on the disc tray. If a disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized. -
Page 13: Recording A Cd/Video Cd
Do this Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume play. Select a track During play or pause, press > (to go forward) or . (to go back). Find a point in Turn SHUTTLE clockwise (to a track go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) until it clicks and hold. -
Page 14: Listening To The Radio
Recording a CD/VIDEO CD (continued) Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a Then, press Z OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray. When the CD you want to record is not selected, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE repeatedly to select the CD you want. With the label side up. -
Page 15: Recording From The Radio
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. Turn SHUTTLE until it clicks (or press PRESET +/– on the remote) to tune in the preset station you want. Turn counter- Turn clockwise (or press PRESET clockwise (or press PRESET – + on the remote) on the remote) for higher preset... -
Page 16: Playing A Tape
Recording from the radio (continued) Press Z and insert a recordable tape into deck B. With the side you want to record facing forward Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B stands by for recording. Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides. - Page 17 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. Press Z 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. Select j to play both sides.
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Page 18: Recording From A Tape
Recording from a tape — High-speed Dubbing You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. (Power) Press TAPE A/B. Press Z 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 Press CD SYNC HI-DUB. -
Page 19: Singing Along: Karaoke
Singing along: Karaoke You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone. (Power) 1,5 2 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone control level. Connect an optional microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Microphone Echo
Adjusting the microphone echo (Power) ECHO LEVEL , Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the echo effect. To cancel the echoing Turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN. Adjusting the key This function allows you to adjust the key to suit your vocal range when playing a VIDEO CD or standard audio CD. -
Page 21: The Video Cd/Cd Player Playing A Video Cd With Pbc Functions (Ver. 2.0)
The VIDEO CD/CD Player Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) –– PBC Play The PBC (Play Back Control) function display menus on your TV screen to let you enjoy interactive software. Be sure to read the instructions supplied with each disc for details regarding its use since different discs have different menu formats and structures. -
Page 22: Checking The Remaining Time
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) (continued) To cancel PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) There are two ways to cancel the PBC functions. • Before you start playing, select the track you want using ./>, then press ENTER or SELECT. -
Page 23: Using The On-Screen Display
Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button during normal playback or when playback is stopped, the display changes as follows: During normal playback Playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Remaining time of current CD (1 DISC mode) or “--.--”... - Page 24 Using the on-screen display (continued) • During playback of an audio CD in Program Play mode DISC 2 - 1 KARAOKE PROGRAM 1. D 1 – 3 2. D 1 – 8 3. D 1 – 12 4. D 2 – 1 1 Current disc and track number 2 KARAOKE effect status 3 “PROGRAM”...
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Page 25: Locating A Specific Part Of A Disc
• During stop mode of an audio CD (except Program Play mode) DISC 3 KARAOKE CONTINUE DISC 1 TK 1 – 12 TK 1 – 16 DISC 2 TK 1 – 10 DISC 3 1 KARAOKE effect status 2 Play mode 3 Disc number and track numbers 4 Current disc number and total playing time of current disc... - Page 26 Locating a specific part of a disc (continued) Locating by elapsed time –– Time Search You can use elapsed time as a guide to find a certain part of a VIDEO CD. “Elapsed time” means the time from the beginning of the disc.
- Page 27 To display the next 9 tracks Press NEXT. The first frame of tracks 10 through 18 are displayed. When there are more tracks in the disc, “>” appears in the upper right corner of the TV screen. To display previous tracks, press PREV. To switch to the digest of another disc during disc digest Press D.
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Page 28: Resuming Playback From The Point You Stopped A Video Cd
Locating a specific part of a disc (continued) To switch to the digest of another track during track digest Press PREV or NEXT during track digest. To use track digest with VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) Select “3) TRACK DIGEST” before you start playing the VIDEO CD, to light the PBC OFF indicator and play without PBC functions. -
Page 29: Adjusting The Picture
While playing a VIDEO CD, press x to stop playback. “RESUME” appears on your TV screen. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available. Press nN. The player starts playback from the point you stopped the VIDEO CD in step To view from the beginning of the VIDEO CD When “RESUME”... -
Page 30: 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 CD, then place a CD. Press REPEAT during playback until “REPEAT” appears in the display. -
Page 31: 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 “SHUFFLE 1 DISC”... -
Page 32: 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 33 To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” 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 34: 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 one of the function buttons you want to record from (e.g., CD). -
Page 35: 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) 10 12 EDIT... - Page 36 Recording a CD by specifying track order (continued) Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks from the same disc or steps 4 to 6 for tracks from another disc to program the remaining tracks to be recorded on side B. Press CD SYNC HI-DUB.
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Page 37: Dj Effects
DJ Effects Looping part of a CD — Loop With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings. LOOP > MULTI MENU v/V Press and hold LOOP during playback at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release to resume normal play. -
Page 38: 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) GROOVE V-GROOVE To reinforce lower bass sound (V-GROOVE) Press V-GROOVE. “V-GROOVE ON” appears in the display. The lower bass frequency of the music you are listening to is powerfully reinforced, the equalizer curves changes, loudness increased and the “V-GROOVE”... -
Page 39: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio emphasis The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the sound you are listening to. Selecting the effect from music menu Function indicator (Power) > ON/OFF , Press b/B (or MULTI MENU b/B on the remote) to select the preset you want. -
Page 40: Changing The Spectrum Analyzer Display
Changing the spectrum analyzer display You can enjoy changing the display while listening to the music. Function indicator (Power) SPECTRUM Press SPECTRUM. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t SPECTRUM 1 SPECTRUM 2 SPECTRUM 3 IMAGE PATTERN SPECTRUM OFF* * The display slightly dims. -
Page 41: 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. (Power) Press EQ EDIT. Press b/B to select the frequencies, then press v/V to adjust the level. -
Page 42: Other Features Mixing And Recording Sounds
Other Features Mixing and recording sounds You can “mix” sounds by playing one of the components and singing or speaking into a microphone (not supplied). The mixed sound can be recorded on a tape. (Power) Do the procedures for singing along (steps 1 to 5 on page 19). -
Page 43: Falling Asleep To Music
Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can let the system turn off at the preset time, so you can sleep to the music. You can preset the time to be turned off by 10 minutes. Press SLEEP. Every time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes as follows: AUTO t 90 t 80 t 70... - Page 44 Waking up to music (continued) Press . or > repeatedly to select “DAILY 1 (or 2)”, then press ENTER. “ON” appears and the hour digits flash in the display. Set the time to start playback. Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER.
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Page 45: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
Timer-recording radio programs To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on page 8) and set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time” on page 7) beforehand. > Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio”). -
Page 46: Optional Components Connecting Audio Components
Optional components Connecting audio components Select one of the following two connections, depending on the equipment to be connected and method of connecting. Refer to the instructions of each component below. Connecting an MD deck for digital recording You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting an optical cable. -
Page 47: Connecting A Vcr
When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the MD N, X, and x buttons on this unit’s remote to perform play, pause, and stop operations. Note If you cannot select “MD” even when you have pressed MD (VIDEO), press ?/1 while pressing MD (VIDEO) when the power is turned off. -
Page 48: Connecting External Antennas
Connecting external antennas Connect the external antenna to improve the reception. FM antenna Connect the optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. Jack type A 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Jack type B IEC standard socket connector (not supplied) AM antenna... -
Page 49: Additional Information Precautions
• When you move the unit, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. -
Page 50: 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 51 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 sound from the connected source is distorted. •If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press MD (VIDEO), switch the display to “MD”...
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Page 52: Tape Deck
Troubleshooting (continued) 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 49). •The tape has reeled to the end. The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level. -
Page 53: Specifications
–18 dBm 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 Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) * MHC-VX99 only... - Page 54 Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass Surround speaker SS-RS155V for MHC-VX77 Speaker system Speaker units Full range: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass Front speaker SS-VX55 for MHC-VX55 Speaker system Speaker units Super Woofer: Woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass General...
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Page 55: Glossary
Glossary Auto Pause An automatically pauses according to the signal encoded on the disc while playing a VIDEO CD. If the CD player does not resume play for a long time, press nN to resume play manually. Menu Playback Playback using the menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions. -
Page 56: Index
Connecting. See Hooking up Daily Timer 43 Display 23, 24, 39, 40 Disc Digest 26 Edit 35 Flash 37 Groove 38 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia H, I, J High speed dubbing 18 Hooking up optional components 46 the antennas 5, 48...