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01COV_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-VX777
MHC-VX555/VX555J
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
4-232-651-13 (1)
13/03/2001, 4:57 PM
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  • Page 1 4-232-651-13 (1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-VX777 MHC-VX555/VX555J © 2001 Sony Corporation 01COV_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:57 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    * PBC = Play Back Control About this manual The instructions in this manual are for MHC-VX777 and VX555/VX555J. MHC-VX777 is the model used for illustration purposes only. The location of some buttons on MHC-VX555/VX555J is different, but the name of the buttons is the same.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    –– Picture Effect ......16 Additional Information Precautions .......... 30 Tuner Troubleshooting ........31 Presetting radio stations ....... 17 Specifications ........33 Listening to the radio Glossary ..........35 –– Preset Tuning ......18 02TOC_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:57 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 4: Parts Identification

    SHUTTLE qa (11, 12) SPECTRUM es (25) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE (MHC-VX777 only) wk (23) TAPE A/B 8 (19, 20, 26) TUNER/BAND 7 (17, 18) TUNER MEMORY eg (17) VOLUME control q; (25, 27) CD 6 (8, 10~12, 20, 21) GAME e;...
  • Page 5: Remote Control

    SLEEP 1 (26) > (go forward)/PRESET + e; GAME EQ wg (7, 23, 29) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE (10~13, 15~21) (MHC-VX777 only) wk (23) m (rewind)/TUNING – wl (11, KARAOKE PON ef (25) SPECIAL MENU 0 (14~16) 12, 17~19, 32) KEY CONTROL qj (25)
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Connect the speaker cords to SURROUND SPEAKER jacks. Jack type B Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. 03GET_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:57 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 7 If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not degrees from your listening position. fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with the adaptor). Front Front speaker speaker 45º Surround Surround speaker speaker continued 03GET_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:57 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 8: Inserting The Batteries Into The Remote Control

    When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 03GET_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:57 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 9: Saving The Power In Standby Mode

    • The timer works in the Power Saving Mode. Note You cannot set the time in the Power Saving Mode. To cancel the Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY once to show the demonstration, twice to show the clock display. 03GET_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:57 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 10: Video Cd/Cd

    VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver 2.0), see page 11. Disc presence indicator Turn on your TV and select the video input. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV if you need help. 04CDP_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:58 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 11: Pbc Play

    Pressing the CD while the power is off automatically turns the power on and CD is selected as a function. When the system is in the power saving mode, this function does not work. 04CDP_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:58 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 12: Repeat Play

    Select a CD in stop Press one of the DISC 1~3 mode buttons or DISC SKIP EX- CHANGE (or D. SKIP on the remote). 04CDP_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:58 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 13: Programming The Video Cd/Cd Tracks -- Program Play

    • If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means: – you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20. – the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. 04CDP_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:58 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 14: Using The Video Cd/Cd Display

    Depending on the disc, some CD TEXT information may not appear. In the stop mode “STOP”. May not appears with still images, etc. During playback Elapsed time of the current track.* * AUDIO CD only. 04CDP_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:58 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 15: Locating A Specific Part Of A Disc

    TV To stop playback screen. Press x. To display previous tracks, press PREV or To switch to the digest of another disc during disc digest Press D. SKIP during disc digest. 04CDP_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:58 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 16: Resuming Playback From The Point You Stopped A Video Cd

    Resume Play is not available for an audio CD. 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. 04CDP_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:58 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 17: Tuner

    Press . or > to select the preset number you want to store. Press ENTER. “COMPLETE” appears in the display. The station is stored. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations. 05TUN_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:58 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 18: Listening To The Radio

    • When an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • To improve broadcast reception, reorient the antennas. 05TUN_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:58 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 19: Tape

    • When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II “DOLBY NR” appears (MHC-VX777 only). (CrO2)* tapes. • When a tape (tapes) is (are) inserted, corresponding presence indicators light up.
  • Page 20: Recording To A Tape

    DECK B stands by for recording. Press DOLBY NR to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals (for MHC-VX777 only) (except recording from a tape). REC PAUSE/START button flashes. Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side.
  • Page 21: Timer-Recording Radio Programs

    The minute indication starts flashing. Press REC PAUSE/START. Press cursor V/v repeatedly to set the Recording starts. minute, then press ENTER. The hour indication flashes again. continued 06TAP_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:58 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 22 Sleep Timer turns it off. • If the power is on at the preset time, the Timer recording does not work. • The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. 06TAP_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:59 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 23: Sound Adjustment

    GAME ARCADE Video games. RACING MATRIX SURR : Reproduces a wide range of ADVENTURE sound that actually can sense the size of the room. * CLASSIC for Latin American models only. 07SOU_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:59 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer

    SURR OFF t C. SPACE LOW t C. SPACE MID t C. SPACE HIGH t SURR ON Note When you choose other sound effects, the surround effect will be canceled. 07SOU_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:59 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 25: Other Features

    “KARAOKE PON”. To sing karaoke of multiplex CD select “MPX R” or “MPX L”. Start playing the music and adjust the volume. Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL. 08OTH_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:59 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 26: Mixing And Recording Sounds

    CD function and not playing a CD. • When high level sound signals are input, the unit automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control function). 08OTH_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:59 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 27: Waking Up To Music

    • If the power is on at the preset time, the Daily to set the minute, then press ENTER. Timer does not work. The hour indication flashes again. Set the time to stop playback following steps 4 and 5 above. 08OTH_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:59 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 28: Optional Components

    VCR press ?/1 when the power is on. This switches the “MD” function to “VIDEO”. Once you enable the “VIDEO” To the video input of TV function, just press MD (VIDEO). 09OPT_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:59 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 29: Connecting External Antennas

    FM antenna Connect an 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) 09OPT_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 4:59 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 30: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning system, the speakers can be installed near a TV set. your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. However, color irregularity may still be observed on the TV screen depending on the type of your TV set.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    (“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” flash alternately.) Turn off the unit, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again. • There is no audio output during timer recording. 10ADD_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 5:00 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 32: Tape Deck

    The unit is reset to factory settings. All the • The tab has been removed from the cassette (see settings you made are cleared. “To save a tape permanently” on page 30). • The tape has reeled to the end. 10ADD_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 5:00 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 33: Specifications

    24 ohms or more Intermediate frequency 450 kHz VIDEO CD/CD player section Speaker System Compact disc and digital Front speaker SS-VX888 for MHC-VX777 audio system Front speaker SS-VX555 for MHC-VX555 Laser Semiconductor laser Front speaker SS-VX555J for MHC-VX555J (λ=795nm) Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, Max.
  • Page 34 Surround speaker SS-RS70V for MHC-VX777 Speaker system 2 way, 2 unit, bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded Speaker units Woofer 13 cm, cone type Tweeter 4 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 24 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 174 x 360 x 260 Mass Approx.
  • Page 35: Glossary

    PBC indicator lights up. Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on disc. Each track is assigned a track number to help you locate the track you want. 10ADD_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 5:00 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)
  • Page 36 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 10ADD_MHC-VX777/VX555.p65 GB 13/03/2001, 5:00 PM MHC-VX777/VX555/VX555J 4-232-651-12 (1)

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