Sony MHC-GX450 MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System) - Page 24

Singing along (MHC-RG555 only) You can sing along by connecting an optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN to turn down the microphone control level. 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC. 3 Start playing the music. 4 Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL on the unit. After you have finished Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC. 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. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Prepare the source you want to mix. Then, load a recordable tape in deck B and press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select g to record on one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides. 3 Press the function button of the source you want to record (e.g., CD). When you want to record from TAPE A, press TAPE A/B repeatedly until TAPE A is selected. 4 Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B stands by for recording. "REC" flashes. 5 Press REC PAUSE/START, and then start singing, speaking or playing the desired source. Recording starts. To stop recording Press x. Note Microphone does not function while the tape deck is performing the AMS operation (page 19). Tips • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the CD function and not playing a disc. • When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control function). 24GB