Sony MHC-RG30 manuale d’uso

1 Mini Hi-Fi Component System 4-233-605- 11 (2) MHC-RG60 MHC-DX30/RG40 MHC-DX20/RG30 © 2001 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this produ[...]

2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose 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 classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER P[...]

3 * European model only T able of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ............................................... 4 Remote Control ..................................... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system .......................... 6 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote ................................ 8 Setting the time[...]

4 Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Main unit ql w; qj qh qk qg qd qf wa ws wd wf wg wh wj wk eg ef ed es e; wl 12 3 4 6 58 9 q ; q a q s 7 ea AUDIO jacks ed (23 ) CD qs (9 – 11, 15, 16 ) CD SYNC wf (15, 16) D eck A wl (14, 15 ) D eck B w; (14 – 17) DIRECT[...]

5 Parts Identification Remote Control 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs 12 3 4 qd qf qg qh ql qk qj CD qj (10, 11, 15, 16) CLEAR 6 (10) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (17, 22) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 16, 21) D.SKIP ql (9, 10) EFFECT ON/OFF qa (18) ENTER qf (8, 10 – 12, 16 – 18, 21, 22) GAME qk (19, 23) MD (VIDEO) 9 (22, 23) P FILE qd (18) PRESET EQ qg (17) SLEEP 1 (21) SU[...]

6 * MHC-RG60 only Surround speaker (Right) * Front speaker (Right) FM antenna AM loop antenna Surround speaker (Left) * Front speaker (Left) 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below. R + L + — Insert only the stripped portion. Red/Solid ( 3 ) Black/Stripe ( # ) 2 Connect the surround speakers. (M[...]

7 Getting Started 3 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Jack type A F M 7 5 A M Jack type B A M F M 75 C O A X IA L AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally To attach the front speaker pads Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom[...]

8 Hooking up the system (continued) 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press v or V repeatedly to set the hour. 6 Press B . The minute indication flashes. 7 Press v or V repeatedly to set the minute. 8 Press ENTER. Tip If you made a mistake or want to change the time, start over from step 1. Note The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or [...]

9 Getting Started/CD CD Loading a CD 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray opens. 2 Place a CD with the label side up on the disc tray. When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it on the inner circle of the tray. To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray. 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Playing a CD [...]

10 To Do this Playing a CD (continued) Switch to CD function from another source 3 Press one of DISC 1 – 3 to select a CD. To program all the tracks on a CD at once, proceed to step 5 with “ AL ” displayed. 4 Press . or > until the desired track appears in the display. Disc number Total playing time (including selected track) Track number [...]

11 CD/Tuner Tips • The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press CD, then press nN . •“ --.-- ” appears when the total CD program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track whose number is 21 or over. Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or [...]

12 Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner ’ s memory first (see “ Presetting radio stations ” on page 11). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “ FM ” or “ AM ” . 2 Press . or > (or press PRESET +/ – on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired preset station. Preset number Frequency * [...]

13 Tuner Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name display and location of stations by program typ[...]

14 Tape Loading a tape 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. 2 Press Z . 3 Insert a recorded tape in deck A or B with the side you want to play/record facing forward. With the side you want to play/record facing forward. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a tape. 2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to play one[...]

15 Tape 7 Press nN to start playing the source to be recorded. 4 Press CD SYNC. Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B stands by for recording. REC PAUSE/START button flashes. 2 Press CD. Press CD, TAPE A/B or TUNER/BAND. Recording to a tape — CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit You can record from a CD, tape or radio. You can use TYPE I [...]

16 Tip To check the required tape length for recording a CD, press EDIT until “EDIT” flashes after you have loaded a CD and pressed CD. The required tape length for the currently selected CD appears, followed by the total playing time for side A and side B respectively ( Tape Select Edit ). Note You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs contain[...]

17 Tape/Sound Adjustment 5 Repeat step 4 to set the time to stop recording. The start time appears, followed by the stop time, the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., “ TUNER FM 5 ” ), then the original display appears. 6 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. When the recording starts, the volume level i[...]

18 To cancel the effect Press EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly until “ EFFECT OFF ” appears in the display. Sound effect options “ SURR ” appears if you select an effect with surround effects. MUSIC EQ Effect Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges, then sto[...]

19 Sound Adjustment/Other Features Other Features Enhancing video game sound — Game Sync You need to connect a video game machine (see “ Connecting a video game machine ” on page 23). Press GAME. • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on. • The GAME EQ (previously selected effect) is automatically selected. • These operat[...]

20 3 Press KARAOKE PON repeatedly to obtain the karaoke effect you desire. Every time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: KARAOKE PON y Effect status* * KARAOKE PON is canceled. 4 Start playing the music. 5 Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL. After you have finished Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect th[...]

21 Other Features Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP on the remote. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90 t 80 t 70 t … t 10 t OFF * The system turns off when the cur[...]

22 8 Press ENTER. The type of timer (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), followed by the start time, stop time, and the music source, appear, then the original display appears. 9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. To Do this Waking up to music (continued) Optional Components Hooking up the optional A/V components You can connect your MD deck or VCR to this system.[...]

23 Other Features/Optional Components Notes • If you cannot select “ MD ” when you press MD (VIDEO), press ?/1 while holding down MD (VIDEO) when the system is on. “ VIDEO ” will be switched to “ MD ” . To return to “ VIDEO ” , do the same procedure. • Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to th[...]

24 Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. Additional Information P[...]

25 Additional Information T roubleshooting If you have any problem using this system, use the following check list. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the pow[...]

26 Troubleshooting (continued) Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • Check the speaker connection and speaker placement. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker ’ s + and – jacks are connected correctly. CD Player The CD tray does not close. • The CD is not placed properly. The CD will not play. ?[...]

27 Additional Information Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (MHC-RG40 USA models only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rates 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Total harmonic [...]

28 CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser ( λ =780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output Max. 44.6 µ W* *This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)[...]

29 Additional Information General Power requirements North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian models: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican models: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption USA models: MHC-RG40: 140 watts M[...]

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