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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No MHC-BX6AV/DX6AV ©2000 Sony Corporation 1 Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 4-227-084-12(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Model No.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No MHC-BX6AV/DX6AV ©2000 Sony Corporation 1 Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 4-227-084-12(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Model No.
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... literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is equipped with this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 2 As ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that to rain or moisture. Refer servicing to the presence of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. These limits are trademarks of important operating...
... literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is equipped with this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 2 As ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that to rain or moisture. Refer servicing to the presence of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. These limits are trademarks of important operating...
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Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system 4 Step 2: Setting up your speakers ......... 7 Step 3: Setting the time 9 Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10 Saving the power in standby mode ... 12 Basic Operations Playing a CD 13 Recording a CD 15 Listening to the radio 16 Recording from the radio 17 Playing a tape 18 Recording from a tape 20 The CD Player Using the CD display 21 Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 22 Playing the CD tracks in random order 23 Programming the CD tracks 24 The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually 26 Recording a CD by...
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system 4 Step 2: Setting up your speakers ......... 7 Step 3: Setting the time 9 Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10 Saving the power in standby mode ... 12 Basic Operations Playing a CD 13 Recording a CD 15 Listening to the radio 16 Recording from the radio 17 Playing a tape 18 Recording from a tape 20 The CD Player Using the CD display 21 Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 22 Playing the CD tracks in random order 23 Programming the CD tracks 24 The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually 26 Recording a CD by...
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Connect the speaker cords to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. R L + Red/ Solid (3) + - Insert only the stripped portion. Rear surround speaker (Right) AM loop antenna Rear surround speaker (Left) FM antenna Center surround speaker 2 2 3 1 4 2 5 6 Front speaker (Right) 1 Connect the front speakers. Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 6 of speakers supplied vary according to the model you purchased (see "Specifications" on page 46). Black/ Stripe (#) 4 Front speaker (Left) Notes • Keep the speaker ...
Connect the speaker cords to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. R L + Red/ Solid (3) + - Insert only the stripped portion. Rear surround speaker (Right) AM loop antenna Rear surround speaker (Left) FM antenna Center surround speaker 2 2 3 1 4 2 5 6 Front speaker (Right) 1 Connect the front speakers. Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 6 of speakers supplied vary according to the model you purchased (see "Specifications" on page 46). Black/ Stripe (#) 4 Front speaker (Left) Notes • Keep the speaker ...
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Solid (3) Black/ Stripe (#) Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. 5 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to position of a TV. This may cause color distortion in the TV screen. • Be sure to the CENTER SPEAKER jacks. 4 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Insert only the stripped portion. Connect the speaker cords to connect both left and right rear surround speakers. 2 Connect the rear surround speakers. Jack type B Extend the FM lead AM loop antenna antenna ...
Solid (3) Black/ Stripe (#) Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. 5 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to position of a TV. This may cause color distortion in the TV screen. • Be sure to the CENTER SPEAKER jacks. 4 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Insert only the stripped portion. Connect the speaker cords to connect both left and right rear surround speakers. 2 Connect the rear surround speakers. Jack type B Extend the FM lead AM loop antenna antenna ...
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... of the speakers to avoid possible damage from the plug (only for about six months. To activate/deactivate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY once (MHC-DX6AV) or twice (MHC-BX6AV) while the system is deactivated. To deactivate the demonstration When you do not use , the batteries should last for models equipped with new...
... of the speakers to avoid possible damage from the plug (only for about six months. To activate/deactivate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY once (MHC-DX6AV) or twice (MHC-BX6AV) while the system is deactivated. To deactivate the demonstration When you do not use , the batteries should last for models equipped with new...
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Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using four separate channels. Align the center surround speaker with the front speakers or place it happens on the screen. Step 2: Setting up your speakers Connecting the supplied rear and center surround speakers enables you connect the speakers, determine the best location for them. 1 Place the front speakers at about the same height as it slightly behind the front speakers (B). Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs and movies. A B Center surround speaker 3 Place the rear surround ...
Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using four separate channels. Align the center surround speaker with the front speakers or place it happens on the screen. Step 2: Setting up your speakers Connecting the supplied rear and center surround speakers enables you connect the speakers, determine the best location for them. 1 Place the front speakers at about the same height as it slightly behind the front speakers (B). Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs and movies. A B Center surround speaker 3 Place the rear surround ...
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Each speaker emits the test tone in the following order. Adjust the volume of each speaker become the same. 4 Press T.TONE when you turn on the Dolby Pro Logic mode, then adjust the volume of the test tone. Note The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. 8 Adjust until the volume levels from each speaker using the test tone provided by the system. ?/1 (Power) 1 1 2, 4 3 1 Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC on the remote. on the remote) all the speaker volumes change. on the remote to adjust the volume. "PRO LOGIC ON" appears. 2 Press ...
Each speaker emits the test tone in the following order. Adjust the volume of each speaker become the same. 4 Press T.TONE when you turn on the Dolby Pro Logic mode, then adjust the volume of the test tone. Note The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. 8 Adjust until the volume levels from each speaker using the test tone provided by the system. ?/1 (Power) 1 1 2, 4 3 1 Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC on the remote. on the remote) all the speaker volumes change. on the remote to adjust the volume. "PRO LOGIC ON" appears. 2 Press ...
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... while the power is off. Notes • The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • For MHC-BX6AV, you make a mistake, start over from step 1. The 12-hour system is used for illustration purposes. 2 Press . The clock uses a 24-hour system on the...
... while the power is off. Notes • The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • For MHC-BX6AV, you make a mistake, start over from step 1. The 12-hour system is used for illustration purposes. 2 Press . The clock uses a 24-hour system on the...
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A preset number appears in . Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1. 41 Shuttle ALL DISCS VOLUME ß Preset number 10 on the remote) until the frequency indication starts to select FM or AM. 2 Press and hold + or - (or TUNING +/- MONO TUNED STEREO ALL DISCS VOLUME kHz MHz ß 3 Press TUNER MEMORY. "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for AM). ?/1 (Power) 2 3 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to change, then release. Step 4: Presetting radio stations You can store a total of 30 preset stations (20 for ...
A preset number appears in . Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1. 41 Shuttle ALL DISCS VOLUME ß Preset number 10 on the remote) until the frequency indication starts to select FM or AM. 2 Press and hold + or - (or TUNING +/- MONO TUNED STEREO ALL DISCS VOLUME kHz MHz ß 3 Press TUNER MEMORY. "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for AM). ?/1 (Power) 2 3 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to change, then release. Step 4: Presetting radio stations You can store a total of 30 preset stations (20 for ...
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The station is factory-preset to store other station. "COMPLETE" appears in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval (Except for half a day even if you want to tune in the selected preset number. Tip The preset stations are retained for the European and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval is stored. 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to 9 kHz (10 kHz in the display. on . You can preset a new station in the station manually. Select "ALL ERASE" when you unplug the power cord or a power failure occurs. 11 To switch the AM tuning interval, tune in a station ...
The station is factory-preset to store other station. "COMPLETE" appears in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval (Except for half a day even if you want to tune in the selected preset number. Tip The preset stations are retained for the European and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval is stored. 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to 9 kHz (10 kHz in the display. on . You can preset a new station in the station manually. Select "ALL ERASE" when you unplug the power cord or a power failure occurs. 11 To switch the AM tuning interval, tune in a station ...
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Saving the power in standby mode (MHC-BX6AV only) You can lower the power consumption to show the clock display. 12 To cancel the Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY once to show the ...
Saving the power in standby mode (MHC-BX6AV only) You can lower the power consumption to show the clock display. 12 To cancel the Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY once to show the ...
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When you press hH when CD is selected as the function and the disc tray is closed, playback starts from the CD loaded on the disc tray. The disc tray closes and playback starts. Basic Operations Playing a CD - Normal Play You can play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it will not be recognized. Basic Operations 13 Disc tray number Playing time SYNC 2 . > VOLUME Shuttle ALL 1 DISCS PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 Track number VOLUME STEP ß DISC SKIP nN CD X x . > m M continued VOL +/- Place with the label side up to rotate the disc tray. 2 Press one of the tray. ...
When you press hH when CD is selected as the function and the disc tray is closed, playback starts from the CD loaded on the disc tray. The disc tray closes and playback starts. Basic Operations Playing a CD - Normal Play You can play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it will not be recognized. Basic Operations 13 Disc tray number Playing time SYNC 2 . > VOLUME Shuttle ALL 1 DISCS PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 Track number VOLUME STEP ß DISC SKIP nN CD X x . > m M continued VOL +/- Place with the label side up to rotate the disc tray. 2 Press one of the tray. ...
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Play only the CD you find the desired point. Find a point in a track Turn the shuttle clockwise (to go back). Release it clicks and hold (or press and hold down M or m on the remote). Tips • You can switch from another source to go forward) or counterclockwise (to resume playback. Play all CDs Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until it when you have selected Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "1 DISC" appears. playing Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/- Select a CD in the display. 14 Remove the CD Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. Exchange other ...
Play only the CD you find the desired point. Find a point in a track Turn the shuttle clockwise (to go back). Release it clicks and hold (or press and hold down M or m on the remote). Tips • You can switch from another source to go forward) or counterclockwise (to resume playback. Play all CDs Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until it when you have selected Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "1 DISC" appears. playing Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/- Select a CD in the display. 14 Remove the CD Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. Exchange other ...
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Basic Operations Recording a CD - You can use a TYPE I (normal) tape. 3 ?/1 DISC SKIP (Power)EX-CHANGE hH 5 x 2 46 1 1 Press A and insert a recordable tape into deck B. Recording starts. To stop recording Press x. Deck B stands by for playback. 5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the indicator on hH (the right indicator lights to record on the forward side and the left indicator lights to record on both sides, be sure to record on both sides. 6 Press REC PAUSE. If you start from the front side. ...
Basic Operations Recording a CD - You can use a TYPE I (normal) tape. 3 ?/1 DISC SKIP (Power)EX-CHANGE hH 5 x 2 46 1 1 Press A and insert a recordable tape into deck B. Recording starts. To stop recording Press x. Deck B stands by for playback. 5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the indicator on hH (the right indicator lights to record on the forward side and the left indicator lights to record on both sides, be sure to record on both sides. 6 Press REC PAUSE. If you start from the front side. ...
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on the remote) for higher m preset numbers. on the remote) to tune in the display. 1 2 VOLUME TUNER/BAND TUNING +/- Preset number* Frequency ALL DISCS VOLUME kHz MHz ß * When only one station is preset, "ONE PRESET" appears in the desired preset station. PRESET +/- VOL +/- 16 Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the system's memory first (see "Step 4: Presetting radio stations" on the remote) for lower preset numbers. MONO 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to the radio -- Turn counterclockwise (or press PRESET - Turn clockwise M (or press PRESET + on page 10...
on the remote) for higher m preset numbers. on the remote) to tune in the display. 1 2 VOLUME TUNER/BAND TUNING +/- Preset number* Frequency ALL DISCS VOLUME kHz MHz ß * When only one station is preset, "ONE PRESET" appears in the desired preset station. PRESET +/- VOL +/- 16 Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the system's memory first (see "Step 4: Presetting radio stations" on the remote) for lower preset numbers. MONO 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to the radio -- Turn counterclockwise (or press PRESET - Turn clockwise M (or press PRESET + on page 10...
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on the remote). on the remote) repeatedly. Tips • You can switch from the radio You can use a TYPE I (normal) tape. ?/1 (Power) +/- 53 Basic Operations x 26 4 1 hH 1 Press A and insert a recordable tape into deck B. Press the button again to the radio just by calling up a preset station. For manual tuning, press + or - (or TUNING +/- To listen to select the band you want . For automatic tuning, press and hold + or - (or TUNING +/- There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. With the side you want to record facing forward 2 Press TUNER/BAND to...
on the remote). on the remote) repeatedly. Tips • You can switch from the radio You can use a TYPE I (normal) tape. ?/1 (Power) +/- 53 Basic Operations x 26 4 1 hH 1 Press A and insert a recordable tape into deck B. Press the button again to the radio just by calling up a preset station. For manual tuning, press + or - (or TUNING +/- To listen to select the band you want . For automatic tuning, press and hold + or - (or TUNING +/- There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. With the side you want to record facing forward 2 Press TUNER/BAND to...
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m Preset number Frequency ALL DISCS VOLUME kHz MHz ß 4 Press REC. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides, be sure to start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the indicator on hH (the right indicator lights to record on the forward side and the left indicator lights to record on the reverse side). 5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select G to record on both sides. 6 Press REC PAUSE. If you record on one side. in step 3 to tune in a preset station. Turn clockwise M for lower preset numbers. To select either deck A or B, press TAPE A/B repeatedly...
m Preset number Frequency ALL DISCS VOLUME kHz MHz ß 4 Press REC. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides, be sure to start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the indicator on hH (the right indicator lights to record on the forward side and the left indicator lights to record on the reverse side). 5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select G to record on both sides. 6 Press REC PAUSE. If you record on one side. in step 3 to tune in a preset station. Turn clockwise M for lower preset numbers. To select either deck A or B, press TAPE A/B repeatedly...
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Press again to play both sides. Remove the cassette Press A. Press . during playback when the right indicator on hH lights. If completely different information is recorded on the remote). Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/- Basic Operations Searching for the beginning of a baritone sax). - When the unrecorded space between songs is placed near a television. (In this Stop playback Press x. To play the reverse side. When there are continuous sections of extremely low level or low frequency sound (like those of the current or the next track (AMS*) To go ...
Press again to play both sides. Remove the cassette Press A. Press . during playback when the right indicator on hH lights. If completely different information is recorded on the remote). Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/- Basic Operations Searching for the beginning of a baritone sax). - When the unrecorded space between songs is placed near a television. (In this Stop playback Press x. To play the reverse side. When there are continuous sections of extremely low level or low frequency sound (like those of the current or the next track (AMS*) To go ...
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Recording starts. 5 Press hH. Recording from the reverse side, press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B after step 2. To stop recording Press x. Deck B stands by to record on the reverse side). 20 With the side you want to start playback of the indicator on hH (the right indicator lights to record on the forward side and the left indicator lights to record in deck B. Press hH to start recording. 2 1 43 2 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A. 2 Press A and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a recordable tape in the direction of the reverse side, then press x ...
Recording starts. 5 Press hH. Recording from the reverse side, press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B after step 2. To stop recording Press x. Deck B stands by to record on the reverse side). 20 With the side you want to start playback of the indicator on hH (the right indicator lights to record on the forward side and the left indicator lights to record in deck B. Press hH to start recording. 2 1 43 2 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A. 2 Press A and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a recordable tape in the direction of the reverse side, then press x ...