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Mini Hi-FiComponentSystem

©1998 by Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

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MHC-GRX9000 / RX900MHC-GRX7 / GRX7JMHC-RX77 / RX77S / R700MHC-GRX5 / RX66

Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serialnumber in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon yourSony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

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WARNING

To 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.

Laser component in this product is capable ofemitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

This caution label is located inside the unit.

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

INFORMATIONThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses, and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, whichcan be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the followingmeasures:– 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 isconnected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.

CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or modificationsnot expressly approved in this manual could voidyour authority to operate this equipment.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS INCANADA

CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USETHIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH ANEXTENSION CORD,RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THEBLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENTBLADE EXPOSURE.This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B-type noise reduction system*.* Manufactured under license from DolbyLaboratories Licensing Corporation.DOLBY and the double-D symbol a aretrademarks of Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THEU.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within theproduct’s enclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude to constitute arisk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.

CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with this product willincrease eye hazard.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 6Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 7Connecting optional AV components . 9

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 12Recording a CD .................................... 14Listening to the radio ........................... 15Recording from the radio .................... 16Playing a tape ........................................ 17Recording from a tape ......................... 19

The CD Player

Using the CD display ........................... 20Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 21Playing the CD tracks in random

order ................................................ 22Programming the CD tracks ............... 23Playing CDs without interruption ..... 24

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 25Recording a CD by specifying track

order ................................................ 26

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD ........................... 28Flashing part of a CD ........................... 28

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 29Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 30Selecting the surround effect .............. 32Adjusting the graphic equalizer* ....... 32Making a personal audio emphasis

file* ................................................... 33

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System(RDS)** ............................................ 35

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 37Falling asleep to music ........................ 39Waking up to music ............................. 39Timer-recording radio programs ....... 41

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 43Troubleshooting ................................... 44Specifications ........................................ 47Index ....................................................... 51

* MHC-GRX9000/RX900/GRX7/GRX7J, andMHC-RX77 (Canadian model) only

**European model only

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Connect the speakers.Connect the speaker cords of frontspeakers to the SPEAKER jacks of thesame color .Keep the speaker cords away from theantennas to prevent noise.

Step 1: Hooking up the systemDo the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords andaccessories.

Getting Started

NoteThe type of speakers supplied varyaccording to the model you purchased(see "Specifications" on page 47).

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AM loop antenna

Front speaker(Left)

Front speaker(Right)

Insert only the stripped portion.

Black (’)Red (‘)

FM antenna

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Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR toposition of your local power linevoltage (for models with a voltageselector).Selector type A

Selector type B

Connect the power cord to a walloutlet.Demo mode appears in the display.

Deactivate the demo mode bypressing DISPLAY/DEMO whenthe system power is turned off.The demo mode is also deactivatedwhen you set the time.

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Extend the FM leadantenna horizontally.

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

Jack type B

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AM loop antenna

Extend the FM leadantenna horizontally.

AM loop antenna

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VOLTAGE SELECTOR

220V

120V

230 240V-

110-120V 220-240V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

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Step 2: Setting thetime

You must set the time before using the timerfunctions.

The clock is on a 24-hour system for theEuropean and Russian models, and a 12-hoursystem for other models.

The 12-hour system model is used forillustration purposes.

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Step 1: Hooking up the system(continued)

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

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.

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

2 Hold down LOOP and press so that"LOCK" appears in the display.

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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.

Tips• If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.• Setting the time deactivates the demo mode.

If you want to display the demo mode, pressDISPLAY/DEMO when the power is off.

NoteThe previous explanation shows you how to set thetime while the power is off. To change the timewhile the power is on, do the following: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.

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Step 3: Presettingradio stations

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 (or LW, depending on the modelyou purchased).

– 4 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, 10 forLW, and 5 for UKV.

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Step 3: Presetting radio stations(continued)

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

orFM n MW n LW

4 band model:FM n MW n LW n UKV*

* “STEREO PLUS” is displayed whenyou select UKV.

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.

4 Turn the jog dial to select the presetnumber you want.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.The station is stored.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store otherstations.

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

To change the preset numberStart over from step 1.

To change the AM tuning interval(Except for the European, Russian andMiddle Eastern models)The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10kHz 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.

Preset number

MONO TUNEDSTEREO

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VOLUME

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Connecting optionalAV components

To enhance your system, you can connectoptional components. Refer to theinstructions of each component.

Connecting audiocomponentsSelect one of the following two connections,depending on the equipment to be connectedand method of connecting.

Connecting an MD deck for digitalrecordingYou can record from CD into the MD deckdigitally by connecting an optical cable.

To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck

Connecting an MD deck for analogrecordingMake 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.

NoteIf you cannot select “MD” even when you havepressed FUNCTION, press while pressingFUNCTION when the power is turned off.“VIDEO” will be switched to “MD”. To return to“VIDEO” do the same procedure.

To the audio inputof the MD deck

To the audio outputof the MD deck

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Connecting optional AVcomponents (continued)

Connecting a super wooferspeaker (except for MHC-R700 /RX77S / RX77 (European models))You can connect an optional super wooferspeaker.

Connecting the surround speakers(MHC-RX77 (Canadian model)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 super woofer

To the audio output of the VCR

Notes• Do not place the surround speakers on top of a

TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in theTV screen.

• Be sure to connect both left and right surroundspeakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.

Connecting a VCRMake sure to match the color of the plugs andthe connectors. To listen to the sound of theconnected VCR, hold down FUNCTION andpress when the power is turned off. Thisswitches the “MD” function to “VIDEO”.Once you enable the “VIDEO” function, justpress FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO”appears.

NoteIf the sound is distorted when selecting “VIDEO”,or you want to switch back to “MD”, repeat theoperation described above for switching to“VIDEO”.

To surroundspeaker (R)

To surroundspeaker (L)

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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

ImportantIf you connect an outdoor antenna, groundfrom y terminal with the screw clamp. Toprevent a gas explosion, do not connect theground wire to a gas pipe.

Connecting outdoorantennasConnect the outdoor antenna to improve thereception.

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

Jack type A

Jack type B

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Ground wire (not supplied)

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Screw clamp


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Screw clamp

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Playing a CD— Normal play

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.

Basic Operations

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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Disc tray number Playing time

Track number

SHUFFLE REPEAT1ALL 1 DISCS PROGRAM

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To Do this

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 and hold down ) ora track 0 during play and

release it 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.

1 Press § and insert a blank tape intodeck B.

Recording a 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 P PAUSE.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

orFM n MW n LW

4 band model:FM n MW n LW n UKV*

* “STEREO PLUS” is displayed whenyou select UKV.

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

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

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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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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Preset number Frequency

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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 AMS*functions to quickly search for songs youwant to hear. To select either deck A or B,press DECK A ( or DECK B ( on theremote.

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3 Press § and insert a blank tape intodeck B.

4 Press r REC.Deck B stands by for recording.





TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressing rREC.

• 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 step2 to 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 r REC.

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

With the sideyou want torecord facingforward

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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.

* 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).

With the sideyou want toplay facingforward

To Do this

Stop play Press p.

Pause Press P PAUSE. Pressagain to resume play.

Fast-forward Press 0 or ).

Rewind Press 0 or ).

Remove the cassette Press §.

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

Playing a tape (continued) 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.

• When dubbing tapes originally recorded withDolby NR, the dubbed tape is automaticallyplayed with Dolby NR.

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


4 Press P PAUSE.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 blank tape in deckB.

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

With the sideyou want toplay/recordfacing forward

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/ Press DISPLAY/DEMO duringplayback.Each time you press the button duringnormal playback, the display changes asfollows:

* MHC-GRX9000/RX900/GRX7/GRX7J andMHC-RX77 (Canadian model) only.

To check the total playing timeand the number of tracks on a CDPress DISPLAY/DEMO in the stop mode.

If you press DISPLAY/DEMO again, theclock display appears for eight seconds thenthe display returns to the previous indication.

Using the CD display

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

The CD Player

DISPLAY/DEMO

nPlaying time on the current trackµ

Remaining time on the current trackµ

Remaining time on current CD (1 DISCmode) or“PLAY” display (ALL DISCS mode)

µClock display (for eight seconds)

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

µName of spectrum analyzer displaypattern

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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.

REPEATPLAY MODE

/ 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.

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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.“J” appears and then all the tracks playin 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).

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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

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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.

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Total playing time(including selected track)


STEP

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Playing CDs withoutinterruption–– Non-Stop Play

You can play CDs without pausing betweentracks.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.

Programming the CD tracks(continued)

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

3 Press CD (P.

To cancel Non-Stop PlayPress NON-STOP so that the indicator goesout and “NON-STOP OFF” appears in thedisplay.

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

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Recording on a tapemanually



6 Start playing the source to berecorded.

To Press

Stop recording p.

Pause recording P PAUSE.


TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressing rREC.

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

• When recording from a CD, you can use the jogdial to select tracks during rec pause mode (afterpressing r REC in step 3 and before pressing PPAUSE in step 5).

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 blank tape into deck B.

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

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

The Tape Deck

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CHECK

Recording a CD byspecifying track order— Program Edit

1 Place a CD and insert a blank tapeinto 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.

1212 4

15 63

8

10

You can record tracks from all the CDs in theorder you want. When programming, makesure the playing times for each side do notexceed the length of one side of the tape.

Disc number

Track number

Total playing time(including selected track)


STEP

VOLUME

SYNC

ß

(Power)

11, EDIT

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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.




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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Looping part of a CD— Loop

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

/ Press and hold 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 LOOP (orpress MUSIC MENU > or . while holdingLOOP on the remote) to select different looplengths (LOOP 1~20).

Jog dial

Flashing part of a CD— Flash

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

/ Press and hold 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 FLASH (orpress MUSIC MENU > or . while holdingFLASH on the remote) to select different flashlengths (FLASH 1~20).

To use LOOP and FLASH togetherPress and hold both LOOP and FLASH at thesame 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/VIDEO OUT) connections or this unit’s tape deck.

Jog dial

DJ Effects

LOOP FLASH(Power)(Power)

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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 a powerful sound (GROOVE)Press GROOVE. The volume switches topower mode, DBFB is automatically set tofull strength, the equalizer curve changes,and the “GROOVE” button lights up. PressGROOVE again to return to the previousvolume.

Adjusting the soundNotes• With some songs, the music will sound distorted

when you use the DBFB system with the graphicequalizer if the bass is too strong. Adjust the bassslowly while listening to music so that you canmonitor the effect of the adjustment.

• Cancelling GROOVE sets DBFB to “DBFB ”and flattens the equalizer curve. To cancel theDBFB level, press DBFB until the indicationdisappears. Adjust the equalization to obtain theeffect you desire.

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

Note(except for European model)If you have connected a super woofer, please notethat sound comes from the super woofer even whenthe headphones are connected. Turn off the powerof the super woofer when using headphones.

Sound Adjustment

DBFB GROOVE PHONES

nDBFB NORMAL (DBFB )µ

DBFB HIGH (DBFB )µ

DBFB OFF (off)

(Power)

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EFFECT

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EFFECT

v/V

Selecting the audioemphasis

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

The personal file function (see “Making apersonal audio emphasis file”) lets you storeyour own effects (MHC-GRX9000/RX900/GRX7/GRX7J/MHC-RX77 (Canadian model)only).

MHC-GRX9000 / RX900 / GRX7 / GRX7JMHC-RX77 (Canadian model)

MHC-R700 / GRX5 / RX66 / RX77SMHC-RX77 (except for Canadianmodel)

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.

2 31

√

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EFFECT

v/V

2 3 1

(Power)

(Power)

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VOLUME

ALL DISCSß

VOLUME

ALL DISCSß

To change the spectrum analyzerdisplayPress DISPLAY/DEMO repeatedly to selectone of the displays below.

Pattern 1

(Changes with music)

Pattern 2

NoteThe spectrum analyzer display changes each timeyou cycle through the information display (i.e.,function n clock n effect).

Effect

ROCKPOPJAZZDANCESOUL

ACTIONROMANCEDRAMASPORTS

FLAT

For

Standard music sources

Soundtracksand special listeningsituations

Listening without effects

To cancel the effectMHC-GRX9000 / RX900 / GRX7 / GRX7JMHC-RX77 (Canadian model)Press EFFECT on the front panel (or theremote) repeatedly so that “EFFECT OFF”appears in the display.

MHC-R700 / GRX5 / RX66 / RX77SMHC-RX77 (except for Canadianmodel)Press EFFECT on the remote repeatedly sothat “EFFECT OFF” appears in the display.

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

MHC-GRX9000 / RX900 / GRX7 / GRX7JMHC-RX77 (Canadian model)

MHC-R700 / GRX5 / RX66 / RX77SMHC-RX77 (except for Canadianmodel)

Effect

ROCKPOPJAZZDANCESOUL

ACTIONROMANCESFDRAMASPORTS

SHOOTINGRACINGRPGBATTLEADVENTURE

P FILE 1~5

For

Standard music sources

Soundtracksand special listeningsituations

Video games

Personal file

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Adjusting the graphicequalizer(MHC-GRX9000 / RX900 / GRX7 /GRX7J and MHC-RX77 (Canadianmodel) 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

Selecting thesurround effectYou can enjoy the surround effect.

/ Press SURROUND to turn thesurround effect on or off.Every time you press the button, thedisplay changes as follows:

Tip (for MHC-GRX9000 / RX900 / GRX7 /GRX7J and MHC-RX77 (Canadianmodel) only)If you want to memorize the effect, store it into apersonal file (see “Making a personal audioemphasis file”).

NoteWhen you choose other sound effects, the surroundeffects will be canceled.

SURROUND

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

2 Press GEQ CONTROL.

nSURROUND ON (SUR )µ

SURROUND OFF (off)

(Power)

(Power)

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Making a personalaudio emphasis file—Personal file

(MHC-GRX9000 / RX900 / GRX7 /GRX7J and MHC-RX77 (Canadianmodel) 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.

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3 Press + or – repeatedly to select afrequency band.

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”.)

continued

VOLUME

ALL DISCSß

VOLUME

ALL DISCSß

VOLUME

ALL DISCSß

(Power)

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3 Use the jog dial to select the filenumber (P FILE) where you want tostore 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.

Making a personal audio emphasisfile (continued)

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Other Features

What is the Radio Data System?Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcastingservice that allows radio stations to sendadditional information along with the regularprogram signal. This tuner offers convenientRDS features like station name display andlocation of stations by program type. RDS isavailable only on FM stations.*

NoteRDS may not work properly if the station you aretuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properlyor if the signal strength is weak.* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same type of services. If you arenot familiar with the RDS system, check with yourlocal radio stations for details on RDS services inyour area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

/ Simply select a station from the FMband. When you tune in a stationthat provides RDS services, thestation name appears in the display.

Using the Radio DataSystem (RDS)(For European model only)

To check the RDS informationEach time you press DISPLAY/DEMO, thedisplay changes as follows:

n Station name*µ

Frequencyµ

Program type*µ

Clock displayµ

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

* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the stationname and program type may not appear in thedisplay.

Locating a station byprogram type (PTY)You can locate a station you want by selectinga program type. The unit tunes in the type ofprograms currently being broadcast from theRDS stations stored in the tuner’s presetmemory.

continued

1

2,3,4,5

(Power)

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1 Press PTY.

2 Turn jog dial to select the programtype you want. See the “List ofprogram types” section below.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.The unit starts searching the preset RDSstations (“SEARCH” and the selectedprogram type are shown alternately inthe display).When the tuner receives a program, thepreset station number flashes.

4 Turn jog dial to display the presetstation number you desire.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT while thepreset station number is flashing.

To cancel PTY searchPress PTY again.

List of program types (PTY)

AFFAIRSTopical programs that expand on currentnews

ALARMEmergency broadcasts

CULTUREPrograms about national or regionalculture

DRAMARadio plays and serials

EDUCATIONEducational programs, such as “how-to”programs and advice

INFORMATIONPrograms about consumer affairs,medical advice, and weather

LIGHT MUSICClassical music, such as instrumentals,vocal, and choral works

M.O.R. MUSICEasy listening (middle of the road music)

NEWSNews programs

OTHER MUSICMusic, such as jazz, rhythm and blues,and reggae

POP MUSICPopular music programs

ROCK MUSICRock music programs

SCIENCEPrograms about the natural sciences

CLASSICSPerformances of major orchestras,chamber music, opera, etc.

SPORTSports programs

VARIEDPrograms containing celebrityinterviews, panel games, and comedy

NONEAny programming not defined above

Note”NO PTY” appears when the program type that youselected is not currently being broadcast.

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)(continued)

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n

Singing along:Karaoke

4 Start playing the music and adjustthe volume.

5 Adjust the microphone volume byturning MIC LEVEL.

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

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

Adjusting themicrophone echo(For MHC-GRX7 / GRX7J (MiddleEastern model) only)

/ Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust theecho effect.

To cancel the echoingTurn ECHO LEVEL to MIN.

3

21,5

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 MIN to turndown the microphone control level.

2 Connect an optional microphone toMIX MIC.

3 Press KARAOKE PON/MPXrepeatedly to obtain the karaokeeffect you desire.Every time you press the button, thedisplay changes as follows:

KARAOKE PON n MPX R n MPX L

EFFECT OFF (ON) NThe h indicator appears in the displaywhen a karaoke mode is activated.To sing karaoke with decreasing thevocal level of a CD, select “KARAOKEPON”. To sing karaoke of multiplex CDor tape, select “MPX R” or “MPX L”.

VOLUME

ECHO LEVEL

(Power)

(Power)

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p2

41

5 3

Mixing and recordingsounds

1 Do the above steps 1 to 5. Then,insert a tape in deck B.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly toselect the source you desire and setit to pause mode.

3 Press r REC.


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


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.

Notes• If you press EFFECT or recall a sound effect, the

karaoke mode is cancelled.• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as

the 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.

(Power)

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TIMER SELECT

Waking up to music— Wake-up Timer

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

3 2

4,5,6,7,8

9

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 “OFF” appears.

SLEEP

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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”).

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

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

2 Adjust the volume.

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

4 Turn jog dial to select DAILY 1 or 2,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.

Waking up to music (continued) 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.

1 2 REC SLEEP

VOLUME

ALL DISCSß

1 2 REC SLEEP

VOLUME

ALL DISCSß

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

63,4,5

27

Timer-recording radioprograms

TIMER SELECT

continued

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.

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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.

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.

Timer-recording radio programs(continued)

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

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.

1 2 REC SLEEP

VOLUME

ALL DISCSß

1 2 REC SLEEP

VOLUME

ALL DISCSß

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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

continued

Tab of side B Tab of side A

Side A

Break off thecassette tab ofside A

Detector slots

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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 DISPLAY/DEMO when the poweris turned off.The demonstration mode appearsautomatically the first time you plug inthe power cord. If there is a power outagelasting longer than half a day, redo thefollowing:— Clock setting (see “Step 2: Setting the

time”)— Preset stations (see “Step 3: Presetting

radio stations”)— Timer settings (see “Waking up to

music” and “Timer-recording radioprograms”).

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.

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.

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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.

The sound from the connected source isdistorted.

•If “VIDEO” appears in the display whenyou press FUNCTION, switch the displayto “MD” (see “Note: Connecting a 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.

DAILY1, 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.

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.

CD Player

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 43).

•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 44).

•The record/playback heads aremagnetized. Demagnetize them (see“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page44).

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

magnetized. Demagnetize them (see“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page44).

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 44).

Noise increases or the high frequencies areerased.

•The record/playback heads aremagnetized. Demagnetize them (see“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page44).

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.

Troubleshooting (continued) 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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AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS:(MHC-RX66 U.S.A. models only)

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTION:

with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from70-20,000 Hz; rates 60 watts per channelminimum RMS power, with no more than0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250milliwatts to rated output.

Amplifier sectionCanadian models:MHC-RX77:Continuous RMS power output (reference)

100 + 100 watts(8 ohms at 1 kHz,10% THD)

Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07%(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 55 W)

MHC-RX66:Continuous RMS power output (reference)


Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07%(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 45 W)

European and Russian models:MHC-RX900:DIN power output (rated) 125 + 125 watts

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


Music power output (reference)275 + 275 watts(8 ohms at 1 kHz,10% THD)

MHC-RX77S/RX77/R700:DIN power output (rated) 60 + 60 watts



Music power output (reference)135 + 135 watts(6 ohms at 1 kHz,10% THD)

Specifications

continued

Other models:MHC-GRX9000:The following measured at AC 230 V 50/60 HzDIN power output (rated) 130 + 130 watts



The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V50/60 HzDIN power output (rated) 140 + 140 watts



Peak music power output (reference)3000 watts

MHC-GRX7/GRX7J:The following measured at AC 110, 220 V 50/60 HzDIN power output (rated) 85 + 85 watts



The following measured at AC 120, 240 V 50/60 HzDIN power output (rated) 105 + 105 watts




MHC-GRX5:The following measured at AC 110, 220 V 50/60 HzDIN power output (rated) 50 + 50 watts



The following measured at AC 120, 240 V 50/60 HzDIN power output (rated) 60 + 60 watts




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Specifications (continued) 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 range2 band models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz3 band (FM–MW–SW) models:

87.5 – 108.0 MHz3 band (FM–MW–LW) models:

87.5 – 108.0 MHz4 band models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHzAntenna FM lead antennaAntenna terminals 75 ohm unbalancedIntermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

UKV tuner section (4 band models only)

Tuning range 65.0 – 74.0 MHzStereo Plus

InputsMD/VIDEO IN: voltage 450 mV/250 mV,(phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohmsMIX MIC: (phone jack) sensitivity 1 mV,

impedance 10 kilohmsOutputsMD/VIDEO OUT: voltage 250 mV(phono jacks) impedance 1 kilohmsPHONES: accepts headphones of 8(stereo phone jack) ohms or moreSPEAKER:MHC-RX66/GRX5/RX77(European models)/RX77S/R700: accepts impedance of 6 to

16 ohmsMHC-RX900/GRX9000/GRX7/GRX7J/RX77 (Canadian models): accepts impedance of 8 to

16 ohmsSURROUND SPEAKER:(MHC-RX77 Canadian models only):

accepts impedance of 16ohms

SUPER WOOFER:(except MHC-R700/RX77S/RX77 European models)

Voltage 1 V, impedance 1kilohm

CD player sectionSystem Compact disc and digital

audio 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.

Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)Wavelength 780 – 790 nmSignal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dBDynamic range More than 90 dBCD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)Wavelength 600 nmOutput Level –18 dBm

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SpeakerSS-RX900 for MHC-RX900SS-GRX9000 for MHC-GRX9000Speaker system 3-way, 5-unit,

bass-reflex typeSpeaker unitsWoofer: 15 cm, cone type x2Center Tweeter: 5 cm, cone typeSide Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type x2Nominal impedance 8 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 250 x 430 x 355

mmMass Approx. 7.5 kg net per

speakerSS-J75 for MHC-RX77 (Canadian models)/MHC-GRX7/GRX7JSpeaker system 4-way, 5-unit,

bass-reflex typeSpeaker unitsWoofer: 17 cm, cone typeCenter Tweeter: 5 cm, cone typeSide Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type x2Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome typeNominal impedance 8 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 x 335 x 310

mmMass Approx. 5 kg net per

speakerSS-J70 for MHC-RX77SSpeaker system 4-way, 5-unit,

bass-reflex typeSpeaker unitsWoofer: 17 cm, cone typeCenter Tweeter: 5 cm, cone typeSide Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type x2Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome typeNominal impedance 6 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 x 335 x 310


speakerSS-J50 for MHC-RX77 (European models)/MHC-RX66/MHC-GRX5SS-J50B for MHC-R700Speaker system 3-way, bass-reflex typeSpeaker unitsWoofer: 15 cm, cone typeTweeter: 5 cm, cone typeSuper Tweeter: 2 cm, dome typeNominal impedance 6 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 220 x 335 x 305


speaker

AM tuner section

Tuning range2 Band type:North American models: 530 – 1,710 kHz

(with the interval set at 10kHz)531 – 1,710 kHz(with the interval set at 9kHz)

Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz(with the interval set at 9kHz)530 – 1,710 kHz(with the interval set at 10kHz)

3 Band/4 Band type:European and Russian models:MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

(with the interval set at 9kHz)

LW: 153 – 279 kHz(with the interval set at 3kHz)

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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Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1)Remote RM-SR5 (1)Batteries (2)FM lead antenna (1)Speaker cords (2)Front speaker pads (8)

Optional accessories:(MHC-RX77 Canadian Surround speakermodels only) SS-SR101Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit,

bass-reflex typeSpeaker units:Full range 8 cm dia., cone typeNominal impedance 16 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 205 x 95 x 240

mmMass Approx. 1.1 kg net per

speaker

For customers in Canada

Use only the optional SS-SR101 surround speakerfor connection to the SURROUND SPEAKERconnector on the MHC-RX77.

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

GeneralPower requirementsNorth American models: 120 V AC, 60 HzEuropean and Russian models:

230 V AC, 50/60 HzMexican models: 120 V AC, 50/60 HzAustralian, Israel and South African models:

220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 HzThai models:MHC-GRX5/GRX7: 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 HzMHC-GRX9000: 220 V AC, 50/60 HzOther models:MHC-GRX5/GRX7/GRX7J:

110 - 120 V or 220 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

MHC-GRX9000: 120 V, 220 V or 230 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumptionU.S.A. models:MHC-RX66: 140 wattsCanadian model:MHC-RX66: 120 wattsMHC-RX77: 195 wattsEuropean and Russian models:MHC-RX77/RX77S/R700:140 wattsMHC-RX900: 300 wattsOther models:MHC-GRX5: 140 wattsMHC-GRX7/GRX7J: 250 wattsMHC-GRX9000: 330 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 x 335 x 380mm (131/8 x 111/8 x 15in.)

MassU.S.A. models:MHC-RX66: Approx. 8.8 kg

(19 lbs. 6 oz.)Canadian models:MHC-RX66: Approx. 8.4 kg

(18 lbs. 8 oz.)MHC-RX77: Approx. 9.5 kg

(20 lbs. 15 oz.)European and Russian models:MHC-RX77/RX77S/R700:Approx. 9.1 kg

(20 lbs. 1 oz.)MHC-RX900: Approx. 11.7 kg

(25 lbs. 13 oz.)Other models:MHC-GRX5: Approx. 9.4 kg

(20 lbs. 12 oz.)MHC-GRX7/GRX7J: Approx. 10.2 kg

(22 lbs. 8 oz.)MHC-GRX9000: Approx. 12.0 kg

(26 lbs. 7 oz.)

Specifications (continued)

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IndexL, M

Loop 28

N

Normal Play 12

O

One Touch Play 13, 16, 18

P, Q

Personal file 33Playing

a CD 12a preset radio station 15tracks in random order(Shuffle Play) 22tracks in the desiredorder (Program Play) 23tracks repeatedly(Repeat Play) 21

Presetting radio stations 7Preset tuning 15Program Play 23Protecting recordings 43PTY 35

R

Radio Data System 35Radio stations

presetting 7tuning in 15

Recordinga CD 14a radio program 16timer recording 41

Repeat Play 21Resetting the system 46

S

Saving recordings 43Selecting the audio emphasis

30Setting the time 6Shuffle Play 22Sleep Timer 39Sound adjustment 29Speakers 4, 10Station name 35

T, U, V

Timerfalling asleep to music39timer recording 41waking up to music 39

Troubleshooting 44Tuner 7, 15Tuning interval 8, 48

W, X, Y, Z

Wake-up timer 39

A

Adjustingthe audio emphasis 30the sound 29the volume 13, 15, 18

Antennas 5, 11Automatic Source Selection

13, 16, 18

B

Batteries 6

C

CD player 12, 20CD Synchro Recording 14Clock setting 6Connecting. See Hooking up

D

Display 20, 31

E

Edit 27

F, G

Flash 28

H, I, J

Hooking upoptional components 9the antennas 5, 11the power 5the system 4

K

Karaoke 37

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