About This Manual - Sony MHC-550 Operating Instructions Manual

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U. S. A.
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
00 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Owner's Record
The model and seria] 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-550 Serial No.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
~~ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye
hazard.
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Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820 - 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN
BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Mini Hi-Fi Component System.
This stereo system is packed with fun features. Here are just a few:
¢ DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) system that boosts low frequency
range audio to provide deep, powerful bass through the three-way
bass reflex speakers
© A preset feature that lets you store and recall up to 40 of your
favourite radio stations (30 stations for U.S.A. and Canadian
model)
A timer that lets you set the CD player, tape player or radio to tum
on and off whenever you want
A graphic equalizer that lets you adjust the audio quality
© A dual tape deck that lets you record from the radio, CD player or
from the other tape deck and relay play from both decks
¢ A remote commander that lets you contro! the music from your
seat
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for MHC-550 and FH-B511.
Before you start reading, check your model number. MHC-550 is
the model used for illustration purpose. And differences are clearly
indicated in the text, for example, "FH-B511 only".
Types of differences
Yes: Equipped No: Not equipped
Destination U.S.A. and Australia
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Canada
Feature
PHONO jacks Yes No
VIDEO/ AUX jacks No Yes
MIX MIC jack No Yes