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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
©1999 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
3-866-375-13(1)
MHC-RXD5/R550
MHC-GRX30/GRX30J
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.
f
TEXT


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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.
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 are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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.


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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
Playing CDs without interruption ..... 22
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 23
Recording a CD by specifying track
order ................................................ 24
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD ........................... 26
Flashing part of a CD ........................... 26
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 27
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 28
Changing the spectrum analyzer
display ............................................. 29
Selecting the surround effect .............. 29
Other Features
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*. 30
Singing along: Karaoke ....................... 32
Falling asleep to music ........................ 34
Waking up to music ............................. 34
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 36
Optional Components
Connecting audio components .......... 37
Connecting a VCR ................................ 38
Connecting external antennas ............ 39
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 40
Troubleshooting ................................... 41
Specifications ........................................ 44
Index ....................................................... 46
* European model only


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Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of front
speakers to the SPEAKER jacks as
below.
R
+
L
+
­
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Do the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords (for
European model only) and accessories.
Getting Started
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 44).
1
AM loop antenna
Front speaker
(Left)
Front speaker
(Right)
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black (
')
Red (
`)
FM antenna
2
4
3
1


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Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
Jack type A
Jack type B
For models with a voltage selector,
set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
position of your local power line
voltage.
Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
The demonstration appears in the
display. When you press
, the
system turns on and the demonstration
automatically ends.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does
not fit your wall outlet, detach it from
the plug (only for model equipped with
an adaptor).
To connect optional components
See page 37.
To deactivate the demonstration
When you set the time (see "Step 2: Setting
the time"), the demonstration is deactivated.
To activate/deactivate the demonstration
again, press DISPLAY (for MHC-RXD5/
R550) or DEMO (STANDBY) (for
MHC-GRX30/GRX30J) while the system is
off.
FM75
AM
COAXIAL
AM
FM75
COAXIAL
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
2
4
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
3
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220-240V
110-120V
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