Sony HCD-GX8800 Operating Instructions - Page 29

Optional Components Listening to audio from a connected component Recording on a connected component To Listen to a connected MD deck Listen to a connected VCR Listen to the sound of a connected video game player Do This 1 Connect the audio cords. See "Hooking up optional components" on page 28. 2 Press MD (VIDEO). Start playing the connected MD deck. 1 Connect the audio cords. See "Hooking up optional components" on page 28. 2 Hold down MD (VIDEO) and press @/1 while the power is on. Release @/1 first, then release MD (VIDEO). This switches the function from MD to VIDEO. Start playing the connected VCR. 1 Press GAME. 2 Select the preset effect. See "Selecting the preset effect" on page 21. Notes • If you press MD (VIDEO) while the power is off, the power turns on automatically and MD (VIDEO) is selected as the function. • If the sound is distorted or too loud when VIDEO function is selected, or you want to switch back to MD function, repeat step 2 of "Listen to a connected VCR". • If you press GAME while the power is off, the power turns on automatically and GAME is selected as a function. The equalizer switches to GAME EQ and the previously selected effect is restored. To Make a digital recording from CD onto a connected MD deck Do This 1 Connect the optional optical cable. See "Hooking up optional components" on page 28. 2 Start recording. Refer to operating instructions provided with the connected MD deck. Tip When you remove the optical cover, keep it for future use. Connecting external antennas Connect an external antenna to improve the reception. FM antenna Connect an optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. FM75Ω COAXIAL - AM AM antenna Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Insulated wire (not supplied) FM75Ω COAXIAL -AM 29GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)