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Mini Hi-FiComponentSystem

©1999 by Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

3-865-617-14(1)

fMHC-VX7 / VX5 / VX5J

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WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

This appliance is classifiedas a CLASS 1 LASERproduct. The CLASS 1LASER PRODUCTMARKING is located onthe rear exterior.

This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B-type noise reduction system*.* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.DOLBY and the double-D symbol a aretrademarks of Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation.

This system can playthe following discs

VIDEO CDs Audio CDs

Disc logo

Contents Audio + Video Audio(moving pictures)

Disc size 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cm

Play time 74 min./20 min. 74 min./20 min.

Note on VIDEO CDsThis system conforms to VIDEO CDs without PBCfunctions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBCfunctions (Ver. 2.0) of VIDEO CD standards. Youcan enjoy two kinds of playback according to thedisc type.

Disc type You can

VIDEO CDs without Enjoy video playbackPBC functions (moving pictures) as(Ver. 1.1 discs) well as audio CDs.

VIDEO CDs with Play interactivePBC functions software using menu(Ver. 2.0 discs) screens displayed on

the TV screen (menuplayback), in additionto the video playbackfunction of VIDEOCDs without PBCfunctions.Moreover, you canplay high or standardquality still picture.

* PBC = Play Back Control

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are forMHC-VX7/VX5/VX5J. MHC-VX7 is themodel used for illustration purposes. Thelocation of some buttons on MHC-VX5/VX5Jis different from that of MHC-VX7, but thename of the buttons are the same.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 8Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 9

Basic Operations

Playing a VIDEO CD ........................... 11Playing a CD ......................................... 13Recording a CD/VIDEO CD .............. 15Listening to the radio ........................... 16Recording from the radio .................... 17Playing a tape ........................................ 18Recording from a tape ......................... 20Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 21

The VIDEO CD/CD Player

Playing a VIDEO CD with PBCfunctions (Ver. 2.0) ........................ 23

Checking the remaining time ............. 24Using the on-screen display ............... 25Locating a specific part of a disc ........ 27Resuming playback from the point you

stopped a VIDEO CD .................... 31Setting the sharpness ........................... 32Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 33Playing the CD tracks in

random order ................................ 34Programming the CD tracks ............... 35Playing CDs without interruption ..... 36

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 37Recording a CD by specifying track

order ................................................ 38

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD ........................... 40Flashing part of a CD ........................... 40

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 41Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 42Changing the spectrum analyzer

display ............................................. 44Selecting surround effects ................... 44Adjusting the graphic equalizer* ....... 45Making a personal audio

emphasis file* ................................. 46

Other Features

Mixing and recording sounds ............ 47Falling asleep to music ........................ 48Waking up to music ............................. 48Timer-recording radio programs ....... 50

Optional components

Connecting audio components .......... 51Connecting a VCR ................................ 53Connecting external antennas ............ 53

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 55Troubleshooting ................................... 56Specifications ........................................ 59Glossary ................................................. 61Index ........................................ Back cover

* MHC-VX7 only

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Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the systemDo the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords andaccessories.

Notes• Keep the speaker cords away from the

antennas to prevent noise.• The type of speakers supplied vary

according to the model you purchased(see “Specifications” on page 59).

1 Connect the speakers.Connect the speaker cords of frontspeakers to the SPEAKER jacks as below.For the front speakers with jacks,connect the speaker cords to the speakerin the same way.

AM loop antenna

Front speaker (Left)Front speaker (Right)

Insert only the stripped portion.

Black/Stripe (’)

Red/Solid (‘)

FM antenna

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VIDEO OUT

3 Connect the video input jack of yourTV to the VIDEO OUT jack with thesupplied video connecting cable.

When using a TVTurn on the TV and select the video input so youcan view the pictures from this system.

TipFor even higher quality video images, you can usean optional S VIDEO cord to connect the S VIDEOinput jack on your TV to the S VIDEO OUT jack.

2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.Set up the AM loop antenna, thenconnect it.Jack type A

Jack type B

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Extend the FM leadantenna horizontally.

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM leadantenna horizontally.

AM loop antenna

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VOLTAGE SELECTOR

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6 Connect the power cord to a walloutlet.The demonstration appears in thedisplay. When you press , thesystem turns on and the demonstrationautomatically ends.If the supplied adapter on the plug doesnot fit your wall outlet, detach it fromthe plug (only for models equipped withan adapter).

5 For models with a voltage selector,set VOLTAGE SELECTOR toposition of your local power linevoltage.

To connect optional componentsSee page 51.

To deactivate the demonstrationWhen you set the time (Step 2: Setting thetime), the demonstration is deactivated.

To activate/deactivate the demonstrationagain, press DEMO (STANDBY) while thesystem is off.

SYSTEM SELECT

AUTOPALNTSC

Step 1: Hooking up the system(continued)

4 Set SYSTEM SELECT (color system)to the appropriate position (PAL orNTSC), according to your TV.

If your TV automatically changes thecolor system according to the inputsignal:The factory setting (AUTO) automaticallychanges the color system of the video outputaccording to the color system of the currentVIDEO CD.

If the color system of your TV is NTSC:Set SYSTEM SELECT to NTSC.Pictures recorded in the PAL color system will bestretched vertically and will be displayed with theupper and lower parts of the picture cut off.

If the color system of your TV is PAL:Set SYSTEM SELECT to PAL.Pictures recorded in the NTSC color system will bestretched horizontally and will be displayed withthe upper and lower parts of the screen masked inblack.

NoteBe sure to turn off the system before changing theSYSTEM SELECT setting.

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To attach the front speaker padsAttach the supplied front speaker pads to thebottom of the speakers to stabilize thespeakers and prevent them from slipping.

Inserting two size AA (R6)batteries into the remote

Using the remoteYou can use the shaded buttons shown belowto operate Sony TV.

To Press

Turn the TV on or TV .off

Switch the TV's TV/VIDEO.video input

Change the TV TV CH +/–.channels

Adjusts the volume TV VOL +/–.of the TV speaker(s)

TipWith normal use, the batteries should last for aboutsix months. When the remote no longer operatesthe system, replace both batteries with new ones.

NoteIf you do not use the remote for a long period oftime, remove the batteries to avoid possible damagefrom battery leakage.

When carrying this systemDo the following to protect the CDmechanism.

Make sure that all CDs are removed from theunit.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”appears in the display.

2 Hold down CD LOOP and press toturn off the system.

3 Disconnect the cord.

TV

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1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.The hour indication flashes.

2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.The minute indication flashes.

4 Turn the jog dial to set the minute.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.The clock starts working.

TipIf you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.

To change the timeThe previous explanation shows you how toset the time while the power is off. To changethe time while the power is on, do thefollowing:

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.2 Turn the jog dial to select SET CLOCK.3 Press ENTER/NEXT.4 Perform steps 2 through 5 above.

NoteThe clock settings are cancelled when youdisconnect the power cord or if a power failureoccurs.

Step 2: Setting thetime

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1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedlyuntil the band you want appears inthe display.The bands you can receive varydepending on the model you purchased.Be sure to check which bands you canreceive.Every time you press this button, theband changes as follows:2 band model:FM ˜ AM3 band model:FM n MW n SW

2 Press and hold + or – until thefrequency indication starts tochange, then release.Scanning stops when the system tunes ina station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (fora stereo program) appear.

3 Press TUNER MEMORY.A preset number appears in the display.The stations are stored from presetnumber 1.

4 Press ENTER/NEXT.The station is stored.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store otherstations.

Preset number

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You can preset the following number ofstations:

– 2 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for AM.– 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and

10 for SW.

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To tune in a station with a weaksignalPress + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in thestation manually.

To set another station to the existpreset numberStart over from step 1. After step 3, turn thejog dial to select the preset number you wantto store the other station.

You can add a new preset number after thelast preset number.

To erase a preset station1 Keep pressing TUNER MEMORY until a

preset number appears in the display.

2 Turn the jog dial to select the presetnumber you want to erase.Select “ALL ERASE” when you want toerase all the preset stations.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT. “COMPLETE” appears.When you erase a preset number, the presetnumber decreases by one and all presetnumbers following the erased one arerenumbered.

To change the AM tuning interval(Except for Middle Eastern models)The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuninginterval, tune in any AM station first, then turn offthe power. While holding down the ENTER/NEXTbutton, turn the power back on. When you changethe interval, AM preset stations will be erased. Toreset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

TipThe preset stations are retained for half a day even ifyou unplug the power cord or if a power failureoccurs.

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1 Turn on your TV and select thevideo input.Refer to the operating instructionssupplied with your TV if you need help.

2 Press § and place up to two VIDEOCDs on the disc tray.If a disc is not placed properly, it will notbe recognized.

To insert a third disc, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.

3 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons.The disc tray closes and playback starts.If you press CD (P (or CD ( on theremote) when the disc tray is closed,playback starts from the CD whosebutton is lit green.

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Playing a VIDEO CDYou can play both VIDEO CDs without PBCfunctions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs withPBC functions (Ver. 2.0).

You can enjoy two kinds of playbackaccording to the disc type.

With the labelside up. Whenyou play aVIDEO CDsingle, place iton the innercircle of thetray.

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Stop play Press p.

Pause Press CD (P (or P on theremote)*1. Press again toresume play.

Select a track or Press NEXT to go forward,scene PREV to go back.

Or, during play or pause, turnthe jog dial clockwise (to goforward) or counterclockwise(to go back) and release itwhen you reach the desiredtrack. (Or press + (to goforward) or = (to go back)on the remote.)*2

Find a point in a Press 0 or ) duringtrack or scene*2 playback.(Lock Search 1 Press once to start searching.function) 2 Press again to increase the

search speed. Each time youpress the button, the speedchanges as follows:1 (slow) n 2 (normal) n3 (high) n 1 (slow) …3 Press CD (P to stopsearching at the desired point.

Select a VIDEO Press a DISC 1~3 button orCD in stop mode DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE (or

D.SKIP on the remote).

Play only the Press PLAY MODEVIDEO CD you repeatedly until “1 DISC”have selected appears.

Play all VIDEO Press PLAY MODE repeatedlyCDs*3 until “ALL DISCS” appears.

Remove the Press §.VIDEO CD

Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/VIDEO CDs EX-CHANGE.while playing

Adjust the Turn VOLUME (or press VOLvolume +/– on the remote).

*1 There may be some disturbance in the videoimage.

*2 Only for VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver.1.1).

*3 This function cannot be used during menuplayback of a VIDEO CD with the PBC functions(Ver. 2.0).

Tips• Pressing CD (P when the power is off

automatically turns the power on and startsVIDEO CD playback if there is a VIDEO CD in thetray (One Touch Play).

• You can switch from another source to the VIDEOCD player and start playing a VIDEO CD just bypressing CD (P or the DISC 1~3 buttons(Automatic Source Selection).

• If there is no VIDEO CD in the player, “CD NODISC” appears in the display.

• When a disc tray holding a VIDEO CD is selected(or playing), the DISC 1~3 button for that traylights green. When a disc tray holding a VIDEOCD is not selected, the DISC 1~3 button for thattray lights orange. When all disc trays are empty,the DISC 1~3 buttons all light green.

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1 Press § and place up to two CDs onthe disc tray.If a disc is not placed properly it will notbe recognized.

To insert a third disc, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.

2 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons.The disc tray closes and play starts.If you press CD (P (or CD ( on theremote) when the disc tray is closed,play starts from the CD loaded on thetray whose button is lit green.

Playing a CD— Normal play

You can play up to three CDs in a row.

With the labelside up. Whenyou play a singleCD, place it onthe inner circleof the tray.

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Stop play Press p.

Pause Press CD (P (P on theremote). Press again to resumeplay.

Select a track During play or pause, turn thejog dial clockwise (to goforward) or counterclockwise(to go back) and release itwhen you reach the desiredtrack. (Or press + (to goforward) or = (to go back)on the remote.)

Find a point in Press ) or 0 duringa track playback.(Lock Search Press CD (P to stopfunction) searching at the desired point.

Select a CD Press a DISC 1~3 button orin stop mode DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE.

Play only the Press PLAY MODECD you have repeatedly until “1 DISC”selected appears.

Play all CDs Press PLAY MODE repeatedlyuntil “ALL DISCS” appears.

Remove the CD Press §.

Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/CDs while EX-CHANGE.playing

Adjust the Turn VOLUME (or press VOLvolume +/– on the remote).

Tips• Pressing CD (P when the power is off

automatically turns the power on and starts CDplayback if there is a CD in the tray (One TouchPlay).

• You can switch from another source to the CDplayer and start playing a CD just by pressingCD (P or the DISC 1~3 buttons (AutomaticSource Selection).

• If there is no CD in the player, “CD NO DISC”appears in the display.

• When a disc tray holding a CD is selected (orplaying), the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lightsgreen. When a disc tray holding a CD is notselected, the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lightsorange. When all disc trays are empty, the DISC1~3 buttons all light green.

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The CD SYNC button lets you record from aCD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I(normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. Therecording level is adjusted automatically.

Recording a CD/VIDEO CD— CD Synchro Recording

With the sideyou want torecord facingforward

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2 Press § and place a CD.Then press again to close the disc tray.If the indicator for the tray you want torecord is not lit green, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE repeatedly so that it lightsgreen.

3 Press CD SYNC.Deck B stands by for recording and theCD player stands by for playback. Theindicator on TAPE B ( (for front side)lights up.

4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to record on one side.Select ß (or RELAY) to record onboth sides.

5 Press REC PAUSE/START.Recording starts.

To stop recordingPress p.

Tips• If you want to record from the reverse side, press

TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressing CDSYNC.

• When you record on both sides, be sure to startfrom the front side. If you start from the reverseside, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR sothat “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing CDSYNC.

NoteYou cannot listen to other sources while recording.

With the labelside up. Whenyou play a singleCD, place it onthe inner circleof the tray.

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Listening to the radio–– Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuner's memoryfirst (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”).

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Turn counter-clockwise(or press =on the remote)for lower presetnumbers.

Preset number* Frequency

Turn clockwise(or press +on the remote)for higherpreset numbers.

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1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedlyuntil the band you want appears inthe display.The bands you can receive varydepending on the model you purchased.Be sure to check which bands you canreceive.Every time you press the button, theband changes as follows:2 band model:FM ˜ AM3 band model:FM n MW n SW

2 Turn the jog dial (or press = or+ on the remote) to tune in thedesired preset station.

* When only one station is preset, “ONEPRESET” appears in the display.

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press .

Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or pressVOL +/– on the remote).

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Recording from theradio

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Turn clockwisefor higherpreset numbers.

Turn counter-clockwise forlower presetnumbers.

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To listen to non-preset radiostationsUse manual or automatic tuning in step 2.For manual tuning, press + or – repeatedly.For automatic tuning, press and hold + or –.

Tips• Pressing TUNER/BAND when the power is off

automatically turns the power on and tunes to thelast received station (One Touch Play).

• You can switch from another source to the radiojust by pressing TUNER/BAND (AutomaticSource Selection).

• When an FM program is noisy, pressSTEREO/MONO so that “MONO” appears in thedisplay. There will be no stereo effect, but thereception will improve. Press the button again torestore the stereo effect.

• To improve broadcast reception, reorient thesupplied antennas.

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You can record the radio program on a tapeby calling up a preset station. You can useTYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. Therecording level is automatically adjusted.

1 Press TUNER/BAND to select theband you want.

2 Turn the jog dial to tune in a presetstation.

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3 Press § and insert a recordable tapeinto deck B.

4 Press REC PAUSE/START.Deck B stands by for recording.

5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to record on one side.Select ß (or RELAY) to record onboth sides.

6 Press REC PAUSE/START.Recording starts.

To stop recordingPress p.

Tips• If you want to record from the reverse side, press

TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressingREC PAUSE/START in step 4.

• When you record on both sides, be sure to startfrom the front side. If you start from the reverseside, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• To record non-preset stations, use + and – in step 2to tune in the desired station manually.

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR sothat “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing RECPAUSE/START in step 4.

• If noise is heard while recording from the radio,move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.

Playing a tape

You can use any type of tape, TYPE I(normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal) ,since the deck automatically detects the tapetype. You can also use the jog dial’s AMSfunctions to quickly search for songs youwant to hear. To select either deck A or B,press DECK A 9( or DECK B 9( onthe remote.

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1 Press § and insert a recorded tapein deck A or B.

2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to play one side. Selectß* to play both sides.To play both decks in succession, selectRELAY (relay play).**

3 Press TAPE A (or TAPE B) ((DECK A (or DECK B) ( on theremote).Press TAPE A (or TAPE B) 9 to playthe reverse side. (Press DECK A (orDECK B) ( again on the remote to playthe reverse side.) The tape starts playing.

With the sideyou want toplay facingforward

To Do this

Stop play Press p.

Fast-forward Press 0 or ).

Rewind Press 0 or ).

Remove the cassette Press §.

Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or pressVOL +/– on the remote).

* The deck stops automatically afterrepeating the sequence five times.

** Relay play always follows the followingsequence:Deck A (front side), Deck A (reverse side),Deck B (front side), Deck B (reverse side).

Tips• Pressing TAPE A (or TAPE B) ( or 9 when the

power is off automatically turns the power on andstarts tape playback if there is a tape in the deck(One Touch Play).

• You can switch from another source to the tapedeck just by pressing TAPE A (or TAPE B) ( or9 (Automatic Source Selection).

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR sothat “DOLBY NR” appears.

Searching for the beginning of atrack (AMS*)During playback, turn the jog dial the samedirection as the 9 or ( indicator to goforward. Turn the opposite direction to goback. (Or press = or + on the remote.)

The search direction, + (forward) or – (back),and number of songs being skipped (1~9)appear in the display.

Example: searching forward 2 songs

* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

NotesThe AMS function may not operate correctly underthe following circumstances:– When the unrecorded space between songs is less

than 4 seconds long.– If completely different information is recorded on

the left and right channels.– When there are continuous sections of extremely

low level or low frequency sound (like those of abaritone sax).

– When the unit is placed near a television. (In thiscase, we recommend moving the unit farther awayfrom the television or turning off the television.)

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Recording from atape— High-speed Dubbing

3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to record on one side.Select ß (or RELAY) to record onboth sides.

4 Press REC PAUSE/START.Dubbing starts.

To stop dubbingPress p.

Tips• When you dub on both sides, start recording from

the front side. If you record from the reverse side,recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• If you set DIRECTION to ß when the tapes youuse have different lengths, the tape in each deckreverses independently. If you select RELAY, thetapes in both decks reverse together.

• You don’t have to set DOLBY NR, since the tape indeck B is automatically recorded in the same stateas the tape in deck A.

You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II(CrO2) tapes. The recording level isautomatically adjusted.

1 Press § and insert a recorded tapein deck A and a recordable tape indeck B.

2 Press HI-DUB.Deck B stands by for recording.

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4 Start playing the music and adjustthe volume.

5 Adjust the microphone volume byturning MIC LEVEL.

When you use VIDEO CDsTurn on your TV and switch it to theappropriate video input.

Refer to the operating instructions suppliedwith your TV for details.

When you are doneTurn MIC LEVEL to 0 and disconnect themicrophone from MIX MIC, then pressKARAOKE PON/MPX repeatedly so that“h” disappears.

TipYou can use two microphones connecting to MIC 1and MIC 2 at the same time.

NoteWith some songs, vocals may not be cancelled whenyou select “KARAOKE PON”.

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You can sing along with any stereo CD ortape by turning down the singer’s voice. Youneed to connect an optional microphone.

1 Turn MIC LEVEL to 0 to turn downthe microphone control level.

2 Connect an optional microphone toMIC 1 or MIC 2.

3 Press KARAOKE PON/MPX repeatedlyto obtain the karaoke effect you desire.Every time you press the button, thedisplay changes as follows:

KARAOKE PON n MPX R n MPX L

EFFECT OFF (ON)* N* When an audio emphasis is selected, the

effect name appears.The h indicator appears in the displaywhen a karaoke mode is activated. Tosing karaoke with decreasing the vocallevel of a CD, select “KARAOKE PON”.To sing karaoke of multiplex CD or tape,select “MPX R” or “MPX L”.

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Adjusting themicrophone echo

/ Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust theecho effect.

To cancel the echoingTurn ECHO LEVEL to 0.

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Adjusting the keyThis function allows you to adjust the key tosuit your vocal range when playing a VIDEOCD or standard audio CD.

/ Press KEY CONTROL or .You can adjust the key higher of lower in13 halftone steps ( 6 ~ 6).

NoteThis function cannot be used with the tape deck.

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The VIDEO CD/CD Player

Playing a VIDEO CDwith PBC functions(Ver. 2.0)–– PBC Play

The PBC (Play Back Control) function displaymenus on your TV screen to let you enjoyinteractive software.

Be sure to read the instructions supplied witheach disc for details regarding its use sincedifferent discs have different menu formatsand structures.

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBCfunctions (Ver. 2.0).The VIDEO CD and PBC indicators lightup and a PBC menu appears on your TV.• VIDEO CD : Lights during playback of

a VIDEO CD.• PBC : Lights during PBC playback of a

PBC compatible VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0).• PBC OFF : Lights when a PBC

compatible VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0) isplayed without using the PBCfunctions (see next page).

2 Turn the jog dial to select a numberfrom the menu, then press ENTER/NEXT or SELECT.

3 Continue according to theinstructions on the menus to enjoyinteractive playback.

To Do this

Stop play Press p.

See the rest of a menu Pres NEXT.

Go back to the top of a Press PREV.menu

Go back to a previous Press RETURN (ormenu ˆ RETURN on the

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To cancel PBC Playback of VIDEOCDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)There are two ways to cancel the PBCfunctions.

• Before you start playing, select the trackyou want using the jog dial, =/+,then press ENTER/NEXT (or CD ( onthe remote).

• Before you start playing, select the tracknumber using the number buttons on theremote.

The PBC OFF indicator lights up andplayback begins from the selected track. Stillimages, such as the menu screens, will not beshown.

To select a menu number usingthe remotePress the numeric buttons in the order youwant in step 2. To enter track numbers 10 orover, first press >10, then press the numericalbuttons. To enter 0, use the 10/0 button.

Tips• When appears on the TV screen, you have

pressed an invalid button. Press a buttonindicated by the instructions on the menu screen.

• When you press NEXT during menu playback orwhile playing moving pictures, the next scene onthe disc appears. Also refer to the instructionssupplied with the disc.

NoteDuring menu playback, you cannot go to the nextdisc, even if you’ve selected “ALL DISCS.”Press D. SKIP on the remote to go to the next disc.

Checking theremaining time

You can check the remaining time of thecurrent track or that of the CD.

(Power)

Playing a VIDEO CD with PBCfunctions (Ver. 2.0) (continued)

DISPLAY

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n

n

n

/ Press DISPLAY.Each time you press the button duringnormal playback or in the stop mode, thedisplay changes as follows:

During normal playbackPlaying time on the current track

µRemaining time on the current track

µRemaining time on current CD (1 DISCmode) or “--.--” display (ALL DISCSmode)

µClock display (for eight seconds)

µEffect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON(OFF)”

(VIDEO CDs with PBC functions(Ver. 2.0))Playing time on the current track*

µClock display (for eight seconds)

µEffect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON(OFF)”* May not appear with still images, etc.

In the stop modeTotal number of tracks and total playingtime

µClock display (for eight seconds)

µEffect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON(OFF)”

TipWhile playing an audio CD or a VIDEO CD withoutPBC functions (Ver. 1.1), the current track numberand playing time of the current track appear in thedisplay.

Using the on-screendisplay

continued

2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20

1CONTINUE

PLAYCD

DISC 1 - 3 0 : 20 3

4

**

You can check the current operating statusand disc information of VIDEO CDs or audioCDs during playback or in stop mode bysuperimposing a display on top of the imageson your TV screen.

/ Press ON SCREEN.Each time you press this button, the on-screen display changes as follows:

n ON SCREEN 1 n ON SCREEN 2

ON SCREEN OFF N

ON SCREEN 1 display• During playback of an audio CD (except

Program Play mode)

1 Current disc and track number2 Play mode3 Elapsed time of current track4 Music calendar** The track numbers in the numerical calendar

disappear after they are played.

ONSCREEN

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2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20

1

CONTINUE

STOPVCDACTIVE 40 : 00DISC 1

3

5RESUME

4

2

1

AUTO PBC

STOPVCD

ACTIVE 40 : 00DISC 1 4RESUME

3

• During playback of an audio CD inProgram Play mode

1 Current disc and track number2 “PROGRAM”3 Programmed disc and track numbers4 Elapsed time of current track

• During stop mode of a VIDEO CD withPBC functions

1 “RESUME” or no display2 “ACTIVE” or no display3 “AUTO PBC”4 Total playing time of current disc

• During stop mode of a VIDEO CD oraudio CD (except Program Play mode)

1 “RESUME” or no display2 “ACTIVE”* or no display3 Play mode4 Music calendar5 Total playing time of current CD* For VIDEO CD only

• During stop mode of a VIDEO CD oraudio CD in Program Play mode

1 “ACTIVE”* or no display2 “PROGRAM”3 Programmed disc and track numbers4 Total playing time of program* For VIDEO CD only

ON SCREEN 2 display• During playback of a VIDEO CD

1 Current disc and track number*2 Elapsed time of current track* “SCENE” and number is displayed during

playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions

• During playback of an audio CDDisplay is the same as ON SCREEN 1.

• During stop mode of a VIDEO CD (exceptProgram Play mode)

1 “RESUME” or no display2 “ACTIVE” or no display3 Play mode*4 Total track numbers of each disc5 Current disc number and total playing

time of current disc6 “REPEAT 1” or no display* “AUTO PBC” display for a VIDEO CD with

PBC functions

Using the on-screen display(continued)

2

1

PROGRAM

STOPVCDACTIVE 40 : 00TOTAL

3

4

1. D 1 - 3 6. D 3 - 202. D 2 - 103. D 1 - 44. D 3 - 25. D 1 - 12

DISC 1 - 7 0 : 551 2

RESUME

DISC 1DISC 2

DISC 3

1-101-99

TRTR

VCD CD

........

1

6

40 : 00DISC. 2VCD STOP

ACTIVE

CONTINUEREPEAT 1

4

52

3

PROGRAM

DISC 2-10

1. D 1 - 3

2. D 2 - 10

3. D 1 - 4

0 : 20PLAY

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2

3

CD

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DISC 1DISC 2

DISC 3

1-101-99

TRTR

VCD CD

........

140 : 00

CD STOP

CONTINUEDISC 1

REPEAT 14

52

3

• During stop mode of an audio CD(except Program Play mode)

1 Current disc number2 Play mode3 Disc number and track numbers*4 Total playing time of current disc5 “REPEAT 1” or no display* Music calendar appears when SHUFFLE

mode is selected• During stop mode of a VIDEO CD or

audio CD in Program Play modeDisplay is the same as ON SCREEN 1.

ON SCREEN OFFNo display (except for special menus).

Notes• Normally, leave the display mode set to either

ON SCREEN 1 or 2. When you select ONSCREEN OFF, you cannot check the operatingstatus while operating the CD player. In this case,check the information on the front panel display.

• When you record video signals played back fromthis system onto a video tape (etc.), be sure toselect ON SCREEN OFF. Otherwise, the displayinformation will also be recorded on the videotape.

To switch language of on-screendisplay (Chinese model only)You can switch the messages in the on–screendisplay from Chinese to English.

1 Press SPECIAL MENU.2 Press 6.

The messages switch from Chinese toEnglish.

To switch back to Chinese messages, repeatthis operation.

Numericbuttons

Locating a specificpart of a disc–– Special Menu

This player has 4 different search features.Select the search feature you want from theSPECIAL MENU.

The TV screen must be ON to use thesefunctions.

continued

CD (

(PREV/NEXT)

>10

ON SCREEN

SPECIAL MENU

p

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Locating a specific part of a disc(continued)

Locating by SceneNumber–– Scene Search

On VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0),the menu screens, moving pictures, and stillpictures are divided into “scenes” and eachscene has an assigned scene number. Thisfunction lets you start playback from aspecific scene.

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBCfunctions (Ver. 2.0).

2 Press SPECIAL MENU.

3 Press 1 to select “1) SCENESEARCH”.“SCENE –” and the total number ofscenes appear on the TV screen.

4 Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10/0)to select the scene you want.To enter scene number 103:Press 1 m 10/0 m 3. The selected scenenumber appears on the TV screen.

Total number of scenes

Selected scene number

5 Press CD (.Playback starts from the selected scene.

To stop playbackPress p.

To check the scene number duringplaybackPress ON SCREEN repeatedly to select theON SCREEN 2 display mode. The scenenumber appears on the TV screen. (See“Using the On-Screen Display” for details.)

Notes• On some CDs, you may not be able to start

playing from the scene you select becausestarting playback from certain scenes isprohibited.In this case, play either starts from scene 1(during stop mode) or continues from the currentscene (during playback).

• Some CDs may not display the scene you selecton the TV screen.

• When you select the ON SCREEN OFF displaymode, no information is shown on the TV screen.

SCENE- (1-312)

SCENE 103 (1-312)

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Locating the track youwant–– Disc DigestYou can select the track you want by viewingthe first frame of each track. Either 9 or 12different tracks can be displayed on the TVscreen at one time.

This function cannot be used during playbackof VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).

1 Press SPECIAL MENU.

2 Press 3 to select “3) DISC DIGEST.”The first frame of tracks 1 through 9 (indefault setting) on the current disc aredisplayed.The sound of the first three seconds ofeach track on an audio CD plays, butthere is no sound when using a VIDEOCD.

3 Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10/0)to select the track you want.

To stop playbackPress p.

Locating by elapsed time–– Time SearchThis function lets you use elapsed time as aguide to find a certain parts of a VIDEO CDwithout PBC functions (Ver. 1.1). “Elapsedtime” means the time from the beginning ofthe disc. It is not the playing time of thecurrent track as shown in the display.

It is especially useful when playing discs thathave only a few track divisions.

This function cannot be used during playbackof VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).

1 Press SPECIAL MENU.

2 Press 2 to select “2) TIMESEARCH.”

3 Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10/0)to enter the time (in minutes) for thesection you want.To enter 10 minutes: Press 1 m 10/0.The selected elapsed time appears on theTV screen.To reenter the time: Press CLEAR, andthen press numeric buttons again.

4 Press CD (.Playback starts from the selected time.

To stop playbackPress p.

To use time search with VIDEOCDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)Select “2) TIME SEARCH” before you startplaying the VIDEO CD, to light the PBC OFFindicator and play without PBC functions.

Current disc number

continued

D 1 DIGEST

1

5

9

2

6

3

7

4

8

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Locating a specific part of a disc(continued)

Locating a section withina track–– Track DigestYou can have the CD player divide a VIDEOCD track into either 9 or 12 different sectionsand display the first scene of each section onthe TV screen. This might be useful whenplaying discs with few track divisions, suchas movies.

This function cannot be used during playbackof VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).

1 Start playing the VIDEO CD trackyou want.

2 Press SPECIAL MENU.

3 Press 4 to select “4) TRACKDIGEST.”The current track is divided into 9sections (in default setting) and the firstframe of each section is displayed.The sound of the first three seconds ofeach track on an audio CD plays, butthere is no sound when using a VIDEOCD.

4 Press the numeric buttons to selectthe section you want.Playback starts from a point near theselected frame.

To stop playbackPress p.

To switch to a 12 frame displayYou can switch the digest display from 9 to 12frames.

1 Press SPECIAL MENU.2 Press 5.3 Proceed with steps 1 and 2 of “Locating the

track you want”. The first frames of tracks1 through 12 are displayed.

To switch back to the 9 frame display, repeatthis operation.

To display the next 9 or 12 tracksPress NEXT. The first frame of tracks 10through 18 (or 13 through 24) are displayed.

When there are more tracks in the disc,“+” appears in the upper right corner ofthe TV screen.

To display previous tracks, press PREV.

To switch to the digest of anotherdisc during disc digestPress D. SKIP during disc digest.

To use disc digest with VIDEO CDswith PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)Select “3) DISC DIGEST” before you startplaying the VIDEO CD, to light the PBC OFFindicator and play without PBC functions.

TipIn step 2, you can select tracks even if they have notbeen displayed yet. Use the numeric buttons toselect the track you want.

Notes• Video images will not be shown for audio CDs.• The play mode automatically switches to

CONTINUE mode if you start disc digest duringShuffle or Program Play.

Current track number

TRACK 1 DIGEST

1

5

9

2

6

3

7

4

8

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Resuming playbackfrom the point youstopped a VIDEO CD–– Resume Play

The unit memorizes the point where youstopped the VIDEO CD so you can resumefrom that point. Resume play is not cancelledwhen you turn off the system.

Note that resume play is not available whenplaying an audio CD.

To switch to a 12 frame displayYou can switch the digest display from 9 to 12frames.

1 Press SPECIAL MENU.2 Press 5.3 Proceed with steps 2 and 3 of “Locating a

section within a track”. The track is dividedinto 12 sections and the first frame of eachsection is displayed.

To switch back to the 9 frame display, repeatthis operation.

To switch to the digest of anothertrack during track digestPress PREV or NEXT during track digest;however, this does not work during ShufflePlay or Program Play.

To use track digest with VIDEOCDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)Select “4) TRACK DIGEST” before you startplaying the VIDEO CD, to light the PBC OFFindicator and play without PBC functions.

TipIn step 3, you can select sections even if they havenot been displayed yet.Use the numeric buttons to select the track youwant.

NoteTracks less than 40 seconds long may be dividedinto fewer than 12 sections.

1 2

continued

CD (p

(Power)

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Setting the sharpness–– Active Picture

This function emphasizes the outline of thepicture to create a sharper image.

/ Press ACTIVE so that “ACTIVEPICTURE” appears in the display.

To cancelPress ACTIVE again to display “ACTIVEOFF”.

Notes• The active picture function is not available when

playing audio CDs.• “ACTIVE OFF” is selected automatically when

you turn the system off.

1 While playing a VIDEO CD, press pto stop playback.“RESUME” appears on your TV screen.If “RESUME” does not appear, ResumePlay is not available.

2 Press CD (P (or CD ( on theremote).The player starts playback from thepoint you stopped the VIDEO CD in step1.

To view from the beginning of theVIDEO CDWhen “RESUME” appears in the display,press p, then press CD (P (or CD ().

Notes• Resume Play is not available in the Digest,

Shuffle, or Program Play modes.• Depending on where you stopped the VIDEO

CD, the player may resume playback from adifferent point.

• The point at which you stopped playback iscleared when:– you press number buttons, PLAY MODE, or p.– you press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP

on the remote).– you press SPECIAL MENU.– you turn the jog dial.– you remove the VIDEO CD.– you unplug the unit’s AC power cord.

Resuming playback from the pointyou stopped a VIDEO CD (continued)

ACTIVE

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Playing the CD tracksrepeatedly–– Repeat Play

This function lets you repeat a single CD orall CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play andProgram Play.

/ Press REPEAT during playbackuntil “REPEAT” appears in thedisplay.Repeat Play starts. Do the followingprocedure to change the repeat mode.

To cancel Repeat PlayPress REPEAT so that “REPEAT” or“REPEAT 1” disappears from the display.

To repeat Press

All the tracks on PLAY MODE repeatedlythe current CD until “1 DISC”

appears in the display.

All the tracks on PLAY MODE repeatedlyall CDs until “ALL DISCS” appears

in the display.

Only one track REPEAT repeatedly until“REPEAT 1” appears in thedisplay while playing thetrack you want to repeat.

(Power) PLAY MODE

REPEAT

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Playing the CD tracksin random order–– Shuffle Play

You can play all the tracks on one CD or allCDs in random order.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until“CD” appears in the display, thenplace a CD.

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“1 DISC SHUFFLE ” or “ALL DISCSSHUFFLE” appears in the display.“ALL DISCS” shuffles all the CDs in theplayer. “1 DISC” shuffles the CD whoseDISC indicator is green.

3 Press CD (P.All the tracks play in random order.

To cancel Shuffle PlayPress PLAY MODE repeatedly until“SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappearsfrom the display. The tracks continue playingin their original order.

To select a desired CDPress DISC 1~3.

Tips• You can start Shuffle Play during normal play by

pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly to select“SHUFFLE”.

• To skip a track, turn the jog dial clockwise (orpress + on the remote).

21 Jog dial

(Power) DISC 1~3 3

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1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until“CD” appears in the display, thenplace a CD.

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” appears in thedisplay.

3 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons toselect a CD.

4 Turn the jog dial until the desiredtrack appears in the display.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.The track is programmed. The programstep number appears, followed by thetotal playing time.

6 To program additional tracks,repeat steps 3 to 5.Skip step 3 to select tracks from thesame disc.

7 Press CD (P.All the tracks play in the order youselected.

Programming the CDtracks–– Program Play

You can make a program of up to 32 tracksfrom all the CDs in the order you want themto be played.

Disc number

Track number

1 2 4 5

3

Total playing time(including selected track)

(Power) 7

continued

p

VOL +/

CD (

=/+

p

CLEARCHECK

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Playing CDs withoutinterruption–– CD Non-Stop Play

You can play CDs without pausing betweentracks.

You cannot use this function with VIDEOCDs.

To Press

Check the CHECK on the remoteprogram repeatedly. After the last

track, “CHECK END”appears.

Clear a track from CLEAR on the remote inthe end stop mode.

Clear a specific CHECK on the remotetrack repeatedly until the

number of the track to beerased lights up, then pressCLEAR.

Add a track to the 1 Select the disc tray with aprogram DISC 1~3 button.

2 Select the track byturning the jog dial.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

Clear the entire p once in stop mode orprogram twice while playing.

Tips• The program you made remains in the CD player

even after it has been played back. Press CD (Pto play the same program again.

• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing timeduring programming, this means:– you have programmed a track number

which exceeds 20.– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.

2

3

1

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until“CD” appears in the display, thenplace a CD.

2 Press CD NON-STOP to light theindicator.“NON-STOP PLAY” appears in thedisplay.

3 Press CD (P.

To cancel Non-Stop PlayPress CD NON-STOP so that the indicatorgoes out and “NON-STOP OFF” appears inthe display.

To cancel Program PlayPress PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappearsfrom the display.

(Power)

Programming the CD tracks(continued)

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You can record from CD, tape, or radio asyou like. For example, you can record just thesongs you want or record from the middle ofthe tape. The recording level is adjustedautomatically.

1 Insert a recordable tape into deck B.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly untilthe source you want to record (e.g.,CD) appears.

3 Press REC PAUSE/START.Deck B stands by for recording. Theindicator on TAPE B ( (for front side)lights up.

Recording on a tapemanually

4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to record on one side.Select ß (or RELAY) to record onboth sides.

5 Press REC PAUSE/START.Recording starts.

6 Start playing the source to berecorded.

To Press

Stop recording p.

Pause recording REC PAUSE/START.

Tips• If you want to record from the reverse side, press

TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressingREC PAUSE/START in step 3.

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR sothat “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing RECPAUSE/START in step 3.

• When recording from a CD, you can use the jogdial to select tracks during rec pause mode (afterpressing REC PAUSE/START in step 3 and beforepressing again in step 5).

The Tape Deck

2 4 3,5

(Power) DOLBY NR

p 1

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1 Place a CD and insert a recordabletape into deck B.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until“CD” appears in the display.

3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” appears in thedisplay.

4 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons toselect a CD.

5 Turn the jog dial until the desiredtrack appears in the display.

6 Press ENTER/NEXT.The track is programmed. The programstep number appears, followed by thetotal playing time.

7 To program additional tracks to berecorded on side A, repeat steps 4 to6.Skip step 4 to select tracks from the samedisc.

8 Press P on the remote to insert apause at the end of side A.“P” appears in the display and the totalplaying time resets to “0.00” in thedisplay.

Recording a CD byspecifying track order— Program Edit

11, EDIT

1

2

4

6

8

10

You can record tracks from all the CDs in the orderyou want. When programming, make sure theplaying times for each side do not exceed the lengthof one side of the tape. PBC function is cancelledwhen VIDEO CDs (Ver. 2.0) are programmed.

12

Disc number

Track number

Total playing time(including selected track)

(Power)

153, DOLBY NR

p

CHECKEDIT

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9 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks fromthe same disc or steps 4 to 6 fortracks from another disc to programthe remaining tracks to be recordedon side B.

10 Press CD SYNC.Deck B stands by for recording and theCD player stands by for playback. Theindicator on TAPE B ( (for front side)lights up.

11 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to record on one side.Select ß (or RELAY) to record onboth sides.

12 Press REC PAUSE/START.Recording starts.

To stop recordingPress p.

To check the orderPress CHECK on the remote repeatedly. Afterthe last track, “CHECK END” appears.

To cancel Program EditPress PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappearsfrom the display.

TipWhen you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-levelhigh-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that“DOLBY NR” appears after pressing CD SYNC.

Selecting tape lengthautomatically— Tape Select Edit

You can check the most suitable tape lengthfor recording a CD. Note that you cannot useTape Select Edit for discs containing over 20tracks.

1 Insert a CD.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until“CD” appears in the display.

3 Press EDIT once, so that “EDIT”flashes.The required tape length for thecurrently selected CD appears, followedby the total playing time for side A andside B respectively.

NoteYou cannot use this function after programming.In order to use this function, you must first cancelthe program by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedlyuntil “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears fromthe display.

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Flashing part of a CD— CD Flash

With the flash function, you can “flash” theCD sound during playback. This lets youcreate original recordings.

You cannot use this function with VIDEOCDs.

/ Press and hold CD FLASH duringplayback at the point you want tostart the Flash function, and releaseto resume normal play.

To adjust the flash lengthTurn the jog dial while holding CD FLASH(or press SELECT 4 or $ while holdingFLASH on the remote) to select different flashlengths (FLASH 1~20).

To use CD LOOP and CD FLASHtogetherPress and hold both CD LOOP (LOOP on theremote) and CD FLASH (FLASH on theremote) at the same time.

Notes• The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted

during this operation. Adjust the loop and flashlengths independently beforehand if necessary.

• To record the flash effect, use the analog (MD OUT)connections or this unit’s tape deck.

Looping part of a CD— CD Loop

With the loop function, you can repeat part ofa CD during playback. This lets you createoriginal recordings.

You cannot use this function with VIDEOCDs.

/ Press and hold CD LOOP duringplayback at the point you want tostart the Loop function, and releaseto resume normal play.

To adjust the loop lengthTurn the jog dial while holding CD LOOP (orpress SELECT 4 or $ while holding LOOP onthe remote) to select different loop lengths(LOOP 1~20).

Jog dial

DJ Effects

Jog dial

(Power)(Power)

CD LOOP

CD FLASH

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You can reinforce the bass, create a morepowerful sound, and listen with headphones.

To reinforce bass (DBFB)Press DBFB*.

Every time you press the button, the displaychanges as follows:

* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback

For the most suitable bass sound(SYNC BASS)Press SYNC BASS.The bass frequencies of the music you arelistening to are measured and those areaswith heavy bass tones are effectivelyreinforced. The indicator SYNC BASS H orSYNC BASS L lights up according to the areaswith heavy bass tones. Press SYNC BASSagain to return to the previous level.

For a powerful sound (GROOVE)Press GROOVE. The volume switches topower mode, DBFB is automatically set to fullstrength, the equalizer curve changes, andGROOVE button lights up. Press GROOVEagain to return to the previous volume.

Notes• With some songs, the music will sound distorted

when you use the DBFB system with the soundeffect if the bass is too strong. Set the DBFB to“ ” or “OFF”, or cancel the sound effect{see page 43).

• Cancelling GROOVE sets DBFB to “ ” andflattens the equalizer curve. To cancel the DBFBlevel, press DBFB until the indication disappears.

To listen through the headphonesConnect the headphones to PHONES jack. Nosound will come from the speakers.

Adjusting the sound

Sound Adjustment

nDBFB NORMAL ( )µ

DBFB HIGH ( )µ

DBFB OFF (off)

(Power) SYNC BASS

DBFB

GROOVE

FILESELECT

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SYNC EQ

SYNC EQ

EFFECT

MHC-VX5/VX5J

Selecting the audioemphasis

The audio emphasis menu lets you select thesound characteristic according to the soundyou are listening to.

Besides, you can also enjoy audio emphasisusing the synchronized equalizer function.When using this function, the systemswitches the equalizer according to the genreautomatically.

Selecting the effect fromthe music menuMHC-VX7

2

31(Power)

2

31(Power)

1 Press FILE SELECT.The last effect chosen appears in thedisplay.

2 Use the jog dial to select the presetyou desire.The preset name appears in the display.See the chart “Music menu options”.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

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FILE SELECT4/$

ON/OFF

Using the synchronizedequalizerYou can set the audio emphasis to changeautomatically according to the beat andtempo at the music.

/ Press SYNC EQ.The indicator blinks while measuring thebeat and tempo of the source. Oncemeasured, the indicator lights up in thedisplay.

SYNC EQ classifies the music as follows:

To cancel the synchronizedequalizerPress SYNC EQ again. The indicator turns off.

The synchronized equalizer is cancelled alsowhen:

— cancel the effect— select the effect from the music menu— select the surround effect— adjust the graphic equalizer— sing along (karaoke).

Notes• SYNC EQ does not work in KARAOKE mode.• For MHC-VX7, P FILE MEMORY does not work

in SYNC EQ mode.• The names of classification are not related with the

genre of the music source.

Effect

ROCKPOPJAZZDANCESOUL

ACTIONROMANCEDRAMASPORTS

FLAT

For

Standard music sources

Soundtracks and speciallistening situations

Listening without effects

* The personal file function lets you store your owneffects (for MHC-VX7 only) (see “Making apersonal audio emphasis file” on page 46).

When using the remotePress FILE SELECT 4 or $ to switch effects.

To cancel the effectPress EFFECT (for MHC-VX7 only) or ON/OFF on the remote repeatedly so that“EFFECT OFF” appears in the display.

Music menu options“ ” appears if you select an effectwith surround effects.

For MHC-VX7

Effect

ROCKPOPJAZZDANCESOUL

ACTIONROMANCESFDRAMASPORTS

SHOOTINGRACINGRPGBATTLEADVENTURE

P FILE 1~5

For

Standard music sources

Soundtracks and speciallistening situations

Video games

Personal file*

For MHC-VX5/VX5J

Beat Density

Beat Strength

LO (Low)HI (High)

SMOOTHMEDIUMSTRONG

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CINEMA SPACE/SURROUND

(Power)

Changing thespectrum analyzerdisplayYou can enjoy changing the display whilelistening to the music.

/ Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER.Every time you press the button, thedisplay changes as follows:

IMAGE PATTERN

NORMAL PATTERN

(Power)

SPECTRUMANALYZER

˜

Selecting surroundeffectsYou can enjoy surround effects.

/ Press CINEMA SPACE/SURROUND repeatedly to select thesurround effect you desire.Every time you press the button, thedisplay changes as follows:n CINEMA SPACE*

µSURROUND ONµ

SURROUND OFF* CINEMA SPACE is the surround effect for

movies.

Tip (for MHC-VX7 only)For MHC-VX7, if you want to memorize the effect,you can store it into a personal file (see “Making apersonal audio emphasis file” on page 46).

Notes• When you choose other sound effects, the

surround effects will be cancelled.• When you choose CINEMA SPACE, you cannot

adjust effect levels.

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Adjusting the graphicequalizer(MHC-VX7 only)

You can adjust the sound by raising orlowering the levels of specific frequencyranges.

Before operation, first select the audioemphasis you want for your basic sound.

2 3

4 6

1 Select the audio emphasis you wantfor your basic sound (see “Selectingthe audio emphasis” on page 42).

2 Press GEQ CONTROL.

3 Press + or – repeatedly to select afrequency band.

(Power)

4 Turn the jog dial to adjust level.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4.

6 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished.

NoteIf you choose another menu audio emphasis (otherthan “EFFECT OFF”), the adjusted sound effect islost. To retain the adjusted sound effect for futureuse, store it in a personal file. (See “Making apersonal audio emphasis file” on page 46.)

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Making a personalaudio emphasis file— Personal file(MHC-VX7 only)

You can create a personal file of audiopatterns (surround effect and graphicequalizer) and store them in the memory ofthe unit. Later, call up an audio pattern toplay a favorite tape, CD, or radio program.Create up to five audio files.

Before operation, first select the audioemphasis you want for your basic sound.

1 Obtain the sound effect you want byusing the graphic equalizer andsurround effect.

2 Press P FILE MEMORY.The personal file number appears in thedisplay.

3 Use the jog dial to select the filenumber (P FILE 1~5) where youwant to store the sound effect.

4 Press ENTER/NEXT.The adjusted sound effects are storedunder the selected file number. Thesettings previously stored at thismemory location are erased andreplaced by the new settings.

To call up the personal file1 Press FILE SELECT.2 Use the jog dial to select the personal file

you desire.3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

TipThe sound effects you stored are retained for half aday even if you unplug the power cord or if a powerfailure occurs.

432(Power)

FILE SELECT

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Mixing and recordingsounds

You can “mix” sounds by playing one of thecomponents and singing or speaking into amicrophone (not supplied). The mixedsounds can be recorded on a tape.

1 Do the procedures for singing along(steps 1 to 5 on page 21). Then,insert a tape in deck B.

2 Press REC PAUSE/START.

3 Press REC PAUSE/START again.Recording starts.

4 Press CD (P to start playing theCD player (or TAPE A ( for tapedeck A).Playback starts. Start singing along withthe music.

Other FeaturesTo stop recordingPress p.

Tips• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the

microphone away from the speakers or change thedirection of the microphone.

• If you want to record your voice through themicrophone only, you can do so by selecting theCD function and not playing a CD.

• When high level sound signals are input, the unitautomatically adjusts the recording level toprevent distortion of the recorded sound signal(Auto Level Control function).

Notes• If you press EFFECT (or ON/OFF on the remote)

or recall a sound effect, the karaoke mode iscancelled.

• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well asthe singer’s voice when the sound is recorded inmonaural.

• The singer’s voice may not be reduced when:—only a few instruments are playing—a duet is being played—the source has strong echoes or chorus—the singer’s voice deviates from the center—the voice on the source is singing in high

soprano or tenor.

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4

1

(Power)

p

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You can wake up to music at a preset timeevery day. Make sure you have set the clock(see “Step 2: Setting the time”).

1 Prepare the music source you wantto play.• CD: Insert a CD. To start from a

specific track, make a program (see“Programming the CD tracks” onpage 35).

• Tape: Insert an tape with the side youwant to play facing forward.

• Radio: Tune in the preset station youwant (see “Step 3: Presetting radiostations” on page 9).

2 Adjust the volume.

3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.“SET (DAILY 1)” appears.

Falling asleep tomusic— Sleep Timer

You can let the system turn off at the presettime, so you can sleep to the music. You canpreset the time to be turned off by 10 minutes.

/ Press SLEEP.Every time you press the button, theminute display (the turn-off time)changes as follows:AUTO n 90min n 80min n 70minn … n 10min n OFF n AUTO …

When you choose “AUTO”The power turns off when the current CD ortape finishes playback (for up to 100minutes).

To check the remaining timePress SLEEP once.

To change the time to turn offSelect the time you want by pressing SLEEP.

To cancel the Sleep Timer functionPress SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”appears.

Waking up to music— Daily Timer

23 4,5,6,7,8

9

SLEEP

TIMERSELECT

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To check the settingPress TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial toselect the respective mode (DAILY 1 orDAILY 2), then press ENTER/NEXT.

To change the setting, start over from step 1.

To cancel the timer operationPress TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial toselect “TIMER OFF”, then press ENTER/NEXT.

TipThe power turns on 15 seconds before the presettime.

4 Turn jog dial to select “DAILY 1 (or2)”, then press ENTER/NEXT.“ON” appears and the hour digits flashin the display.

5 Set the time to start playback.Turn jog dial to set the hour, then pressENTER/NEXT.The minute indication starts flashing.

Turn jog dial to set the minute, thenpress ENTER/NEXT.The hour indication flashes again.

6 Set the time to stop playbackfollowing the above procedure.

7 Turn jog dial until the music sourceyou want appears.The indications change as follows:n TUNER ˜ CD PLAY N

n TAPE PLAY N

8 Press ENTER/NEXT.The type of timer (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2),followed by the start time, stop time andthe music source, appears, then theoriginal display appears.

9 Turn off the power.

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1 Tune in the preset radio station (see“Listening to the radio” on page 16).

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.“SET (DAILY 1)” appears.

3 Turn jog dial to select “REC”, thenpress ENTER/NEXT.“ON” appears and the hour digits flashin the display.

To timer-record, you must preset the radiostation (see “Step 3: Presetting radiostations”) and set the clock (see “Step 2:Setting the time”) beforehand.

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Timer-recording radioprograms

4 Set the time to start recording.Turn the jog dial to set the hour, thenpress ENTER/NEXT.The minute indication starts flashing.

Turn the jog dial to set the minute, thenpress ENTER/NEXT.The hour indication flashes again.

5 Set the time to stop recordingfollowing the above procedure.The start time appears, followed by thestop time, the preset radio station to berecorded (e.g., “TUNER FM 5”), then theoriginal display appears.

6 Insert a recordable tape into deck B.

7 Turn off the power.When the recording starts, the volumelevel is set to the minimum.

To check the settingPress TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial toselect “REC”, then press ENTER/NEXT.

To change the setting, start over from step 1.

To cancel the timer operationPress TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial toselect “TIMER OFF”, then press ENTER/NEXT.

NoteIf the power is on at the preset time, the recordingwill not be made.

TIMERSELECT

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Connecting an MD deckfor analog recordingMake sure to match the color of the plugs andthe connectors. To listen to the sound of theconnected MD deck, press FUNCTIONrepeatedly until “MD” appears.

TipWhen you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use theMD (, P, and p buttons on this unit’s remote toperform play, pause, and stop operations.

To the audio inputof the MD deck

To the audio outputof the MD deck

Connecting audiocomponents

Select one of the following connections,depending on the equipment to be connectedand method of connecting. Refer to theinstructions of each component.

Connecting an MD deckfor digital recordingYou can record from CD into the MD deckdigitally by connecting an optical cable.

To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck

Optional components

NoteYou cannot record from a VIDEO CD to an MDdeck digitally. When you record from a VIDEOCD to an MD deck, connect an optional audiocable to the audio output. (See “Connecting anMD deck for analog recording.”)

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To super woofer

Connecting a superwoofer speaker

You can connect an optional super wooferspeaker.

Connecting audio components(continued)

Connecting the surroundspeakers(MHC-VX7 only)Connect the speaker cords from the surroundspeakers to the appropriate SURROUNDSPEAKER jacks. Connect the solid cords tothe red jacks and connect the striped cords tothe black jacks.

Keep the speaker cords away from theantennas to prevent noise.

To surroundspeaker (R)

To surroundspeaker (L)

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Connecting externalantennasConnect the external antenna to improve thereception. Refer to the instructions of eachcomponent.

FM antennaConnect the optional FM external antenna.You can also use the TV antenna instead.

Jack type A

Jack type B

IEC standard socketconnector(not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable(not supplied)

Connecting a VCR

Make sure to match the color of the plugs andthe connectors. To listen to the sound of theconnected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedlyuntil “VIDEO” appears.

By connecting the audio output jacks of yourVCR to the VIDEO (AUDIO) IN jacks usingan optional audio cable, you can enjoy videoplayback in powerful stereo sound.

Moreover, if you connect the video input onthe VCR to the MD OUT jacks and VIDEOOUT (or S VIDEO OUT) jack using thesupplied video connecting cable (or anoptional S VIDEO connecting cable), you canrecord the audio and video signals from aVIDEO CD onto video tape.

To the audiooutputs of the VCRusing an optionalaudio cable

To the video inputof the VCR usingthe video cable

To the S VIDEO inputof the VCR using anoptional S VIDEOcable

To the audio inputs ofthe VCR using anoptional audio cable

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AM

COAXIAL

FM75

AM

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AM antennaConnect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet)insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.Leave the supplied AM loop antennaconnected.

Jack type A

Jack type B

Insulated wire (not supplied)

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM75COAXIAL

FM75

AM

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Notes on CDs• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the CD from the center out.• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,

commercially available cleaners or anti-staticspray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heatsources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a carparked in direct sunlight.

Cleaning the cabinetUse a soft cloth slightly moistened with milddetergent solution.

To save a tape permanentlyTo prevent a tape from being accidentally recordedover, break off the cassette tab from side A or B asillustrated.

If you later want to reuse the tape for recording,cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. However,be careful not to cover the detector slots which allowthe tape player to automatically detect the type oftape.

Precautions

On operating voltageBefore operating the system, check that theoperating voltage of your system is identical withthe voltage of your local power supply.

On safety• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to thewall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turnedoff.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) ifit is not to be used for an extended period of time.To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out bythe plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into thecomponent, unplug the stereo system and havethe component checked by qualified personnelbefore operating it any further.

• The AC power cord must be changed only at thequalified service shop.

On placement• Place the stereo system in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereosystem.

• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.• Do not place the unit in locations where it is;

— Extremely hot or cold— Dusty or dirty— Very humid— Vibrating— Subject to direct sunlight.

On operation• If the stereo system is brought directly from a cold

to a warm location, or is placed in a very damproom, moisture may condense on the lens insidethe CD player. Should this occur, the system willnot operate properly. Remove the CD and leavethe system turned on for about an hour until themoisture evaporates.

• When you move the system, take out any discs.

If you have any questions or problems concerningyour stereo system, please consult your nearestSony dealer.

Additional Information

Detector slots

Tab of side B Tab of side A

Side A

Break off thecassette tab ofside A

Detector slots

Tape type:CrO2/METAL NORMAL

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this stereosystem, use the following check list.

First, check that the power cord is connectedfirmly and the speakers are connectedcorrectly and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult yournearest Sony dealer.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as youplug in the power cord even though youhaven’t turned on the power(demonstration mode).

•Press DEMO (STANDBY) when thepower is turned off. The demonstrationdisappears.The demonstration mode appearsautomatically the first time you plug inthe power cord or if there is a poweroutage lasting longer than half a day.

The clock setting/radio presetting/timer iscancelled.

•The power cord is disconnected or apower failure occurs longer than half aday.Redo the followings:— “Step 2: Setting the time”— “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”If you have set the timer, also redo“Waking up to music” and “Timer-recording radio programs”.

There is no sound.•Rotate VOLUME clockwise.•The headphones are connected.•Insert only the stripped portion of the

speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack.Inserting the vinyl portion of the speakercord will obstruct the speakerconnections.

•There is no audio output during timerrecording.

Before placing a cassette in thetape deckTake up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tapemay get entangled in the parts of the tape deck andbecome damaged.

When using a tape longer than 90minutesThe tape is very elastic. Do not change the tapeoperations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc.frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tapedeck.

Cleaning the tape headsClean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.When the tape heads become dirty;

— the sound is distorted— there is a decrease in sound level— the sound drops out— the tape does not erase completely— the tape does not record.

Make sure to clean the tape heads before you startan important recording or after playing an old tape.Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaningcassette. For details, refer to the instructions of thecleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape headsDemagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts thathave contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours ofuse with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette.For details, refer to the instructions of thedemagnetizing cassette.

In case color irregularity isobserved on nearby a TV screen.With the magnetically shielded type of speakersystem, the speakers can be installed near a TV set.However, color irregularity may still be observed onthe TV screen depending on the type of your TV set.

If color irregularity is observed…Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to30 minutes.

If color irregularity is observedagain…Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.

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There is severe hum or noise.•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the

stereo system. Move the stereo systemaway from the TV or VCR.

“0:00” (or “12:00”) flashes in the display.•A power interruption occurred. Set the

clock and timer settings again.

The timer does not function.•Set the clock correctly.

DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appearwhen you press the TIMER SELECT button.

•Set the timer correctly.•Set the clock.

The remote does not function.•There is an obstacle between the remote

and the system.•The remote is not pointing in the

direction of the system’s sensor.•The batteries have run down. Replace the

batteries.

There is acoustic feedback.•Decrease the volume level.•Move the microphone away form the

speakers or change the direction of themicrophone.

The color irregularity on a TV screenpersists.

•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it onafter 15 to 30 minutes. If the colorirregularity still persists, place thespeakers farther away from the TV set.

“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appearalternately.

•A strong signal was input. Press toturn off the power, leave the systemturned off for a while, then press again to turn on the power.

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel orunbalanced left and right volume.

•Check the speaker connection andspeaker placement.

Sound lacks bass.•Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are

connected correctly.

VIDEO CD/CD Player

There is no picture.•Check that the player is connected

securely.•Make sure you operate the TV correctly.•Make sure you set the SYSTEM SELECT

correctly, according to your TV (color)system.

•Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”is displayed.

An after image of the last picture remainson the screen, or the picture is unclear.

•Press ACTIVE on the remote repeatedlyuntil “ACTIVE OFF” appears.

The CD tray does not close.•The CD is not placed properly.

The CD will not play.•The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray.•The CD is dirty.•The CD is inserted label side down.•Moisture condensation has built up.

Remove the CD and leave the systemturned on for about an hour until themoisture evaporates.

Play does not start from the first track.•The player is in program or shuffle mode.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappear.

“OVER” is displayed.•You have reached the end of the CD.

Press and hold 0 to return.

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Tape Deck

The tape does not record.•No tape in the cassette holder.•The tab has been removed from the

cassette (see “To save a tapepermanently” on page 55).

•The tape has reeled to the end.

The tape does not record nor play or thereis a decrease in sound level.

•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 56).

•The record/playback heads aremagnetized. Demagnetize them (see“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page56).

The tape does not erase completely.•The record/playback heads are

magnetized. Demagnetize them (see“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page56).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or thesound drops out.

•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.Clean them (see “Cleaning the tapeheads” on page 56).

Noise increases or the high frequencies areerased.

•The record/playback heads aremagnetized. Demagnetize them (see“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page56).

After pressing ( (9) or §, there is amechanical noise, “EJECT” appears in thedisplay, and the unit enters standby modeautomatically.

• The cassette tape was not insertedcorrectly. Eject the tape and turn thepower back on.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or“STEREO” flashes in the display).

•Adjust the antenna.•The signal strength is too weak. Connect

the external antenna.

A stereo FM program cannot be received instereo.

•Press STEREO/MONO so that “STEREO”appears.

If other troubles not describedabove occur, reset the system asfollows:1 Unplug the power cord.2 Plug the power cord back in.3 Press p, ENTER/NEXT, and at the

same time.4 Press to turn on the power.The system is reset to the factory settings. Allthe settings you made, such as the presetstations, clock, and timer are cleared. Youshould set them again.

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Amplifier sectionMHC-VX7:The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V50/60 HzDIN power output (rated) 130 + 130 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)Continuous RMS power output (reference)

170 + 170 watts(6 ohms at 1 kHz,10% THD)

MHC-VX5/VX5J:The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V50/60 HzDIN power output (rated) 110 + 110 watts

(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)Continuous RMS power output (reference)

140 + 140 watts(8 ohms at 1 kHz,10% THD)

SpecificationsInputsMD IN: voltage 450 mV,(phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohmsVIDEO (AUDIO) IN: voltage 250 mV,(phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohmsMIC 1/2 (phone jack): sensitivity 1 mV,

impedance 10 kilohms

OutputsMD OUT (phono jacks):

voltage 250 mVimpedance 1 kilohms

VIDEO OUT (phono jack):max. output level1Vp-p, unbalanced, Syncnegative, load impedance75 ohms

S-VIDEO OUT (4-pin/mini-DIN jack):Y: 1Vp-p, unbalanced,Sync negative,C: 0.286Vp-p,load impedance 75 ohms

PHONES (stereo phone jack):accepts headphones of 8ohms or more

SPEAKER:MHC-VX7: accepts impedance of 6 to

16 ohmsMHC-VX5/VX5J: accepts impedance of 8 to

16 ohmsSUPER WOOFER: Voltage 1 V, impedance 1

kilohmSURROUND SPEAKER (MHC-VX7 only):

accepts impedance of16 ohms

VIDEO CD/CD player sectionSystem Compact disc and digital

audio and video systemLaser Semiconductor laser

(λ=780nm)Emission duration:continuous

Laser output Max. 44.6 µW**This output is the valuemeasured at a distance of200 mm from theobjective lens surface onthe Optical Pick-up Blockwith 7 mm aperture.

Wavelength 780 – 790 nmFrequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dBDynamic range More than 90 dBVideo color system format

NTSC, PAL

CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)Wavelength 660 nmOutput Level –18 dBm

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SpeakerSS-VX7A/VX7AG for MHC-VX7Speaker system 4-way, 5-unit,

bass-reflex type,magnetically shielded type

Speaker unitsWoofer: 17 cm, cone typeCenter Tweeter: 5 cm, cone typeSide Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type x2Super Tweeter: 4 cm, cone typeNominal impedance 6 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 x 340 x 320 mmMass Approx. 5.5 kg net per

speakerSS-VX5A/VX5AG for MHC-VX5/SS-VX5AJ forMHC-VX5JSpeaker system 3-way, bass-reflex type,

magnetically shielded typeSpeaker unitsWoofer: 17 cm, cone typeTweeter: 5 cm, cone typeSuper Tweeter: 2 cm, dome typeNominal impedance 8 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 220 x 340 x 280 mmMass Approx. 4.5 kg net per

speaker

GeneralPower requirementsThai and Chinese models: 220 V AC, 50/60 HzOther models: 120 V, 220 V or

230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 HzAdjustable with voltageselector

Power consumption:MHC-VX7: 170 wattsMHC-VX5/VX5J: 160 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 x 340 x 395 mm(131/8 x 131/2 x 155/8 in.)

Mass:MHC-VX7: Approx. 10.7 kgMHC-VX5/VX5J: Approx. 10.0 kg

Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1)Remote commander (1)Batteries (2)FM lead antenna (1)Speaker cords (2 for the frontspeakers with jacks only)Video cable (1)Front speaker pads (8)

Optional accesory (MHC-VX7 only):Surround Speaker (SS-SR125)Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit,

bass-reflex typeSpeaker unitsFull-range: 8 cm, cone typeNominal impedance 16 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 220 x 100 x 195 mmMass Approx. 1.0 kg net per

speaker

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

Tape player sectionRecording system 4-track 2-channel stereoFrequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),(DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I

cassette40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB),using Sony TYPE IIcassette

Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)0.1% W.RMS (NAB)±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)

Tuner sectionFM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHzAntenna FM lead antennaAntenna terminals 75 ohm unbalancedIntermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range2 Band type: 531 – 1,602 kHz

(with the interval set at 9kHz)530 – 1,710 kHz(with the interval set at 10kHz)

3 Band type:Middle Eastern models:MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

(with the interval set at 9kHz)

SW: 5.95 – 17.90 MHz(with the interval set at 5kHz)

Other models:MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

(with the interval set at 9kHz)530 – 1,710 kHz(with the interval set at 10kHz)

SW: 5.95 – 17.90 MHz(with the interval set at 5kHz)

Antenna AM loop antennaAntenna terminals External antenna terminalIntermediate frequency 450 kHz

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Glossary

Auto PauseAn automatically pauses according to thesignal encoded on the disc while playing aVIDEO CD. If the CD player does not resumeplay for a long time, press CD ( to resumeplay manually.

Menu PlaybackPlayback using the menu screens recorded onVIDEO CDs with PBC functions. You canenjoy simple interactive software using themenu playback function.

Playback Control (PBC)Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0)to control playback.

By using menu screens recorded on VIDEOCDs with PBC functions, you can enjoyplaying simple interactive software, softwarewith search functions, and so on.

When you select a VIDEO CD with PBCfunctions on this player, the PBC indicatorlights up.

TrackSections of a picture or a music piece on disc.Each track is assigned a track number to helpyou locate the track you want.

VIDEO CDA compact disc which contains movingpictures.

VIDEO CDs contain compact pictureinformation using the MPEG 1 format, one ofthe world wide standards of digital compacttechnology. The picture information iscompressed about 120 times. Consequently, a12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74minutes of moving pictures.

VIDEO CDs also contain compact audioinformation. Sounds outside the range ofhuman hearing are compressed while thesounds we can hear are not compressed.VIDEO CDs can hold six times the audioinformation of conventional audio CDs.

There are two versions for VIDEO CDs:

Version 1.1 (VIDEO CDs without PBCfunctions):

You can play only moving pictures andsounds.

Version 2.0 (VIDEO CDs with PBC functions):

You can play still pictures and enjoy PBCfunctions.

This player can play to both versions.

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IndexH, I, J

Hooking upoptional components51-54the antennas 5, 53the system 4-7

K

Karaokeadjusting the key 22adjusting themicrophone echo 22reducing the vocals(KARAOKE PON) 21singing along with amultiplex CD or tape(MPX R/MPX L) 21

L

Lock Search 12, 14Loop 40

M

Microphone mixing 47

N

Non-stop play 36Normal Play 11, 13

O

One Touch Play 12, 14, 17,19

P, Q

Personal file 46Playing

a CD 13a VIDEO CD 11a preset radio station 16tracks in random order(Shuffle Play) 34tracks in the desiredorder (Program Play) 35tracks repeatedly(Repeat Play) 33

Presetting radio stations 9Preset tuning 16Program Play 35Protecting recordings 55

R

Radio stationspresetting 9tuning in 16

Recordinga CD/VIDEO CD 15a radio program 17timer recording 50

Repeat Play 33Resetting the system 58

S

Saving recordings 55Searching

Scene search 28Time search 29

Selectingthe audio emphasis 42the color system 6

Setting the time 8Shuffle Play 34Sleep Timer 48Sound adjustment 41Speakers 4, 52Special Menu 27

T, U

Timerfalling asleep to music48timer recording 50waking up to music 48

Troubleshooting 56Tuner 9, 16Tuning interval 10

V, W, X, Y, Z

VIDEO CD/CD player 11,13, 23-36

A

Active Picture 32Adjusting

the audio emphasis 42the on-screen display25-27the operating voltage 6the sound 41the volume 12, 14, 16, 19

Antennas 5, 53Automatic Source Selection

12, 14, 17, 19

B

Batteries 7

C

CD player 13, 23-36CD Synchro Recording 15Clock setting 8Connecting. See Hooking up

D

Daily timer 48DBFB 41Digest

disc 29track 30

Display 24

E

Edit 38

F

Flash 40

G

GROOVE 41