Sony MHC-RG40 Operating Instructions

Sony MHC-RG40 - Mini Hi-fi Component System Manual

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  • Sony MHC-RG40 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. MHC-RG60 MHC-DX30/RG40
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    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. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product
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    4 Remote Control 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system 6 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote 8 Setting the time 8 Saving the power in standby mode ........ 8 CD Loading a CD 9 Playing a CD -- Normal Play/Shuffle Play/ Repeat Play 9 Programing CD tracks -- Program Play 10
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    (11, 12) VIDEO jack ef (23) VOLUME control qh BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS v/V/b/B 5 Z (deck A) wk Z (deck B) ql M (fast forward) ws . (go back) wg Z OPEN/CLOSE qj ?/1 (power) 1 x (stop) wg nN (play) wg X (pause) wg > (go forward) wg m (rewind) wh *1 PTY/DIRECTION for European model *2 MHC-DX30/DX20 only 4
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    Parts Identification Remote Control 12 34 5 6 ql 7 qk qj 8 qh 9 qg 0 qf qd qa qs qh (11, 12) VOL +/- 7 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS v/V/b/B qs M (fast forward)/TUNING + 5 . (go back)/PRESET - 5 ?/1 (power) 4 x (stop) 5 nN (play) 5 X (pause) 5 > (go forward)/PRESET + 5 m (rewind)/TUNING - 5 5
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    system using the supplied cords and accessories. Surround speaker (Right)* AM loop antenna Surround speaker (Left)* FM antenna 3 4 1 2 Front speaker (Right) * MHC 5 Front speaker (Left) 2 Connect the surround speakers. (MHC-RG60 only) Connect the speaker cords from the rear surround
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    MHC-RG60 only) 1 Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) 45º Surround speaker (R) 5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system
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    The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. Saving the power in standby mode e E E e Tip With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Note If
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    play a Playing a CD -- Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the CD in different play modes. Disc tray number Disc presence indicator Track Playing time number 1 Press CD. 2 Press PLAY play. During play or pause, press > (to go forward) or . (to go back). During play
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    Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same disc. 7 Press nN. To Do this Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PROGRAM" and "SHUFFLE" disappear. Clear a track from Press CLEAR on the remote in the end stop mode. Add a track to the program in stop mode Do steps 3 to 5. Clear
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    repeatedly. During normal play Playing time of the remote) until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a station. "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for a stereo on the remote) repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually. To
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    step 2. For manual tuning, press m or M (or TUNING +/- on the remote) repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold m or M (or TUNING +/- on the remote). Tips • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press STEREO/MONO repeatedly until "MONO" appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the
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    or if the signal is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area. Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the
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    When the unrecorded space between songs is less than 4 seconds long. - When the system is placed near a television. Reverse indicator Forward indicator * For MHC-DX20/RG30, deck A doesn't play the reverse side. ** Relay Play always follows this cyclic sequence up to five times, then stops: t Deck
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    Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Recording from a CD/tape/radio manually Load a recordable tape into deck B. Press CD. Press CD, TAPE A/B on both sides. Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. Press nN to start playing the source to be recorded. To stop recording Press x. Tips • If
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    Load a CD and load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press CD. 3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PROGRAM" appears in the display. 4 Press one of DISC 1 - 3 "Listening to the radio" on page 12). 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. "SET DAILY 1" appears. 3 Press v or V repeatedly to select "SET
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    on the remote and press v or V repeatedly to select "TIMER OFF", then press ENTER. Notes • If the system is on at the preset time, the recording will not be ON* t V-GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and the "GROOVE" indicator lights up.
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    Selecting the sound effect (continued) To cancel the effect Press EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly until "EFFECT OFF" appears in the display. Sound effect options "SURR" appears if you select an effect with surround effects. MUSIC EQ Effect ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL ORIENTAL Standard music sources MOVIE
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    t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN OFF (No display) Singing along: Karaoke (MHC-DX30/DX20 only) You can sing along by turning down the singer's voice. You need to connect an optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone control level. 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC. continued
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    canceled. 4 Start playing the music. 5 (or PRESET EQ on the remote) or recall a sound effect, a few instruments are playing. - a duet is being played. - the source has . 6 Press nN to start playing the source to be recorded. Start playing a CD. • When high level sound signals are input, the system
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    remote. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90 t 80 t 70 t ... t 10 t OFF * The system on page 10). • Tape: Load a tape with the side you want to play facing forward. • Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see "Listening
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    Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press v or V repeatedly to select "TIMER OFF", then press ENTER. Tip The system turns on 15 seconds before the same time. • When you use the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off. • You cannot activate
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    MD (VIDEO), press ?/1 while holding down MD (VIDEO) when the system is on. "VIDEO" will be switched to "MD". To return to "VIDEO", do the same GAME EQ (previously selected effect). • If you press GAME while the system is on, the function switches to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches
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    on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • 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. Wipe the CD from the
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    Troubleshooting If you have any problem using this system, use the following check list. 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
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    Troubleshooting CD is not placed properly. The CD will not play. • The CD is not lying flat stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press STEREO/MONO so that "STEREO" appears. If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows: 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power
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    (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-RG40 DIN power output (rated) 65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 80 + 80 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 150 + 150 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-RG30 DIN power output (rated) 50 + 50 watts
  • Sony MHC-RG40 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
    System Compact disc and digital audio system system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 40 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony MHC-RG60 Front speaker SS-RG40 for MHC-RG40 Speaker system Other models: Front speaker SS-DX30 for MHC-DX30 Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-
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    MHC-RG40: 140 watts MHC-RG30: 110 watts MHC-RG60/RG40/RG30: 0.5 watts (at the Power Saving Mode) Other models: MHC-DX30: 175 watts MHC-DX20: 110 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 × 325 × 421 mm Mass North American models: HCD-RG60: HCD-RG40: HCD-RG30: European models: HCD-RG60: HCD
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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
4-233-605-
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MHC-RG60
MHC-DX30/RG40
MHC-DX20/RG30
© 2001 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.