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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
©2000 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
4-227-081-11(1)
MHC-BX2/DX2
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
_______________ Serial No. _______________
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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 PRODUCT
MARKING is located on
the rear exterior.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered
mark.
As
ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that
this product meets the
ENERGY
STAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4
Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 6
Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 7
Saving the power in standby mode ..... 9
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ......................................... 10
Recording a CD .................................... 12
Listening to the radio ........................... 13
Recording from the radio .................... 14
Playing a tape ........................................ 15
Recording from a tape ......................... 17
The CD Player
Using the CD display ........................... 18
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 19
Playing the CD tracks in random order
.......................................................... 20
Programming the CD tracks ............... 21
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 23
Recording a CD by specifying track
order ................................................ 24
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 26
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 26
Changing the spectrum analyzer
display ............................................. 27
Other Features
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* 28
Falling asleep to music ........................ 30
Waking up to music ............................. 31
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 32
Optional components
Connecting audio components .......... 33
Connecting external antennas ............ 34
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 36
Troubleshooting ................................... 37
Specifications ........................................ 40
Index ........................................ Back cover
* European model only.
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1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of the
speakers to the SPEAKER jacks as below.
+
R
L
+
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2
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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the following procedure to hook up your system using the
supplied cords and accessories.
Notes
· Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
· The type of speakers supplied varies
according to the model you purchased
(see "Specifications" on page 40).
AM loop antenna
Front speaker (Left)
Front speaker (Right)
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/Stripe
(#)
Red/Solid
(3)
FM antenna
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2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set the AM loop antenna up before
connecting it.
Jack type A
Jack type B
AM
FM
(75
)
AM
FM
(75
)
3 For models with a voltage selector,
set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
local power line voltage.
4 Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
The demonstration appears in the
display. When you press ?/1, the system
turns on and the demonstration
automatically ends.
If the supplied adapter on the plug does
not fit your wall outlet, detach it from
the plug (only for models equipped with
an adapter).
To connect optional components
See page 33.
To deactivate the demonstration
When you set the time ("Step 2: Setting the
time" on page 6), the demonstration is
deactivated.
To activate/deactivate the demonstration
again, press DISPLAY once (MHC-DX2) or
twice (MHC-BX2) while the system is off.
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
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VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110-120V
220-240V