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- Page 1 4-232-650-13 (1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-DX70 MHC-DX50/RG80 © 2001 Sony Corporation 01COV_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:48 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1)
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Page 2: About This Manual
WARNING About this manual To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not The instructions in this manual are for MHC-DX70 expose the unit to rain or moisture. and DX50/RG80. MHC-DX70 is the model used for To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Specifications ........27 Loading a tape ........14 Playing a tape ........14 Recording to a tape –– CD Synchro Recording/ High Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/Program Edit ....15 Timer-recording radio programs ..16 02TOC_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:48 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) -
Page 4: Main Unit
@/1 (power) 1 (7, 8, 13, 23, 27) MUSIC EQ ra (18, 23) DISPLAY wk (8, 11, 13) Z OPEN/CLOSE (disc tray) DOLBY NR (MHC-DX70 only) ea 5 (9, 10) P FILE eg (19) (14, 15, 16) x (stop) ql (9, 14, 15, 20, 27) -
Page 5: Remote Control
The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. CD ql (7, 9, 10, 15, 16) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS (MHC-DX70 only) qs (18) CLEAR 7 (10, 16) @/1 (power) 4 (7, 8, 13, 23, 27) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 SURROUND (MHC-DX50/RG80... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Connect the speaker cords to SURROUND SPEAKER jacks. Jack type B Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. 03GET_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:49 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) - Page 7 4 For models with a voltage selector, set Positioning the speakers (MHC-DX70/ VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of RG80 only) your local power line voltage. Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. 220V 230-...
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Page 8: Inserting The Batteries Into The Remote Control
If you have made a mistake or want to change the time, start over from step 2. Note The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. 03GET_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:49 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) -
Page 9: Loading The Cd
Select a CD in stop Disc presence buttons or DISC SKIP EX- mode indicator CHANGE (or D. SKIP on the remote). Press DISC 1~3 (Automatic Switch to CD function Source Selection). from another source continued 04CDP_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:49 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) -
Page 10: Programming The Cd Tracks
• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means: – you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20. – the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. 04CDP_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:49 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) -
Page 11: Using The Cd Display
Title name and the artist name of the CD* t Clock display (for 8 seconds) t Effect status * With CD TEXT discs only (certain characters cannot be displayed). Depending on the disc, some CD TEXT information may not appear. 04CDP_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:49 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) -
Page 12: Tuner
Press . or > to select the preset number you want to store. Press ENTER. “COMPLETE” appears in the display. The station is stored. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations. 05TUN_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:49 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) -
Page 13: Listening To The Radio
• When an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • To improve broadcast reception, reorient the antennas. 05TUN_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:50 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) -
Page 14: Tape
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II “DOLBY NR” appears (MHC-DX70 only). (CrO2)* tapes. • When a tape (tapes) is (are) inserted, corresponding presence indicators light up. -
Page 15: Recording To A Tape
DECK B stands by for recording. Press DOLBY NR to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals (for MHC-DX70 only) (except recording from a tape). REC PAUSE/START button flashes. Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. -
Page 16: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
(or RELAY) to record on both sides. Press cursor V/v repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER. Press REC PAUSE/START. The hour indication flashes again. Recording starts. 06TAP_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:50 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) - Page 17 Sleep Timer turns it off. • If the power is on at the preset time, the Timer recording does not work. • The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. 06TAP_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:50 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1)
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Page 18: Sound Adjustment
ARCADE Video games. MATRIX SURR : Reproduces a wide range of RACING sound that actually can sense the size of the ADVENTURE room. * CLASSIC for Canadian and Latin American models only. 07SOU_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:50 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-11 (1) -
Page 19: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer
Press P FILE repeatedly until the personal file number you want appears in the display. SURR ON ( SURR SURR OFF Note When you choose other sound effects, the surround effect will be canceled. 07SOU_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:50 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) -
Page 20: Other Features
Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL. When you are done Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC, then press KARAOKE PON again so that “m” disappears. 08OTH_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:51 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-11 (1) -
Page 21: Falling Asleep To Music
Press cursor V/v repeatedly on the remote to set the minute, then press ENTER. The hour indication flashes again. Set the time to stop playback following steps 4 and 5 above. continued 08OTH_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:51 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) - Page 22 • When you use the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off. • If the power is on at the preset time, the Daily Timer does not work. 08OTH_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:51 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-11 (1)
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Page 23: Optional Components
When the system is in the power saving mode, this function does not work. • If you press GAME, your last selected GAME EQ preset effect (ARCADE, RACING or ADVENTURE) will be restored. 09OPT_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:51 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) -
Page 24: Connecting External Antennas
Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Jack type A Insulated wire (not supplied) Jack type B Insulated wire (not supplied) 09OPT_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:51 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) -
Page 25: Additional Information
First, check that the power cord is connected If you have any questions or problems concerning firmly and the speakers are connected correctly your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. and firmly. Notes on CDs Should any problem persist, consult your •... - Page 26 • 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. 10ADD_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:51 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1)
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Page 27: Specifications
780 – 790 nm Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Wave length 660 nm Output Level –18 dBm continued 10ADD_MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80.p65 E 3/13/01, 4:51 PM MHC-DX70/DX50/RG80 4-232-650-13 (1) - Page 28 Surround speaker SS-RS70 for MHC-DX70 Specifications (continued) Speaker system 2 way, 2 unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Tape player section Woofer 13 cm, cone type Tweeter 4 cm, cone type Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Nominal impedance 24 ohms Frequency response 40 –...