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- Page 1 4-226-944-11 (1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-VX88 © 2000 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 PBC functions (moving pictures) as Corporation. (Ver. 1.1 discs) well as audio CDs. VIDEO CDs with Play interactive The MHC-VX88 consists of the following PBC functions software using menu components: (Ver. 2.0 discs) screens displayed on – Tuner/VIDEO CD/CD player/Stereo cassette...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started DJ Effects Step 1: Hooking up the system .... 4 Looping part of a CD ......39 Step 2: Setting up the speakers .... 8 Flashing part of a CD ......39 Step 3: Setting the time ......9 Step 4: Presetting radio stations .. -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 9 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Satellite speaker (Right) Satellite speaker (Left) AM loop antenna FM antenna Front speaker Satellite Main Unit Front speaker (Right) -
Page 5: Main Unit
Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM Connect the satellite speakers. CONTROL connectors until it clicks. Connect the satellite speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks of the satellite amplifier. To disconnect Insert only the stripped portion. Solid grey (3) Grey with black line (#) Note Connect the power cord of satellite Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to... - Page 6 Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow the instructions below to set (continued) the color system according to your TV. The factory setting is AUTO. Connect the video input jack of your Make sure the power is off each TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the time before setting the color system.
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Page 7: Using The Remote
Using the remote speaker pads You can use the shaded buttons shown below to operate a Sony TV. Attach the supplied front and satellite speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. -
Page 8: Step 2: Setting Up The Speakers
Selecting the sound Step 2: Setting up the system speakers You can enjoy different sound modes by selecting the sound mode you want using the satellite mode function. Connecting the supplied satellite speakers enables you to fully enjoy the sound system. Positioning the speakers Before you connect them, determine the best location for your speakers. -
Page 9: Step 3: Setting The Time
Step 3: Setting the Turn SATELLITE LEVEL to adjust the satellite speakers volume. time Notes You must set the time before using the timer • If you turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote) all the speaker volumes change. functions. -
Page 10: Step 4: Presetting Radio Stations
Step 3: Setting the time Step 4: Presetting (continued) radio stations Press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. (Power) Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute. Press ENTER. The clock starts working. - Page 11 To tune in a station with a weak Press and hold + or – (or TUNING signal +/– on the remote) until the Press + or – (TUNING +/– on the remote) frequency indication starts to repeatedly to tune in the station manually. change, then release.
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Page 12: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD Turn on your TV and select the video input. You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC Refer to the operating instructions functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with supplied with your TV if you need help. PBC functions (Ver. - Page 13 There may be some disturbance in the video Do this image. Stop play Press x. Only when setting the PBC function to off or when Pause Press X* . Press again to playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions resume playback. (Ver.
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Page 14: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD on the disc tray. — Normal play If a disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized. You can play up to three CDs in a row. With the label side up. -
Page 15: Recording A Cd/Video Cd
Do this Recording a CD/VIDEO Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume play. — CD Synchro Recording Select a track During play or pause, press > (to go forward) or . (to go back). The CD SYNC HI-DUB button lets you record Find a point in Turn SHUTTLE clockwise (to from a CD to a tape easily. -
Page 16: Listening To The Radio
Recording a CD/VIDEO CD Listening to the radio (continued) –– Preset Tuning Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory Then, press Z OPEN/CLOSE again to first (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations” on close the disc tray. page 10). -
Page 17: Recording From The Radio
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to Recording from the select FM or AM. radio Turn SHUTTLE until it clicks (or press PRESET +/– on the remote) to You can record the radio program on a tape tune in the preset station you want. by calling up a preset station. -
Page 18: Playing A Tape
Recording from the radio Playing a tape (continued) Press Z and insert a recordable tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape or TYPE II into deck B. (CrO ) tapes. You can also use the ./> (AMS* function) button to quickly search for With the side songs you want to hear. - Page 19 Do this Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select Stop play Press x. deck A or B. Pause Press X. Press again to resume play. Press Z and insert a recorded tape Fast-forward Turn SHUTTLE clockwise until in deck A or B. it clicks (or press M on the remote) while playing the front With the side...
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Page 20: Recording From A Tape
Recording from a Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. tape Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides. — High-speed Dubbing Press REC PAUSE/START. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II Dubbing starts. (CrO ) tapes. -
Page 21: Singing Along: Karaoke
Singing along: Press KARAOKE PON/MPX. Every time you press the button, the Karaoke display changes as follows: t KARAOKE PON t MPX R t MPX L You can sing along with any stereo CD or Effect status before entering tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You KARAOKE PON mode need to connect an optional microphone. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Microphone Echo
Adjusting the Adjusting the key microphone echo This function allows you to adjust the key to suit your vocal range when playing a VIDEO CD or standard audio CD. (Power) CONTROL , Press KEY CONTROL # or 2. You can adjust the key higher or lower in 13 halftone steps (2 6 ~ # 6). -
Page 23: The Video Cd/Cd Player Playing A Video Cd With Pbc Functions (Ver. 2.0)
The VIDEO CD/CD Player Playing a VIDEO CD Press CD. with PBC functions Press nN to start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) (Ver. 2.0). The VIDEO CD and PBC indicators light –– PBC Play up and a PBC menu appears on your TV. •... -
Page 24: Checking The Remaining Time
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Checking the functions (Ver. 2.0) (continued) remaining time To cancel PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) There are two ways to cancel the PBC You can check the remaining time of the functions. -
Page 25: Using The On-Screen Display
Using the on-screen Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button during display normal playback or when playback is stopped, the display changes as follows: During normal playback You can check the current operating status Playing time of the current track and disc information of VIDEO CDs or audio CDs during playback or in stop mode by superimposing a display on top of the images... - Page 26 Using the on-screen display • During stop mode of a VIDEO CD or audio CD in Program Play mode (continued) STOP • During playback of an audio CD in TOTAL KARAOKE 25 : 40 Program Play mode PROGRAM REPEAT 0 : 20 DISC 2 - 1 1.
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Page 27: Locating A Specific Part Of A Disc
• During stop mode of an audio CD Locating a specific (except Program Play mode) part of a disc STOP DISC 3 KARAOKE 60 : 00 CONTINUE REPEAT –– Special Menu DISC 1 TR 1 – 12 TR 1 – 16 DISC 2 This player has 3 different search features. - Page 28 Locating a specific part of a disc Locating the track you (continued) want Locating by elapsed time –– Disc Digest You can select the track you want by viewing –– Time Search the first frame of each track. 9 different tracks You can use elapsed time as a guide to find a can be displayed on the TV screen at one certain part of a VIDEO CD.
- Page 29 Locating a section within To display the next 9 tracks Press NEXT. The first frame of tracks 10 a track through 18 are displayed. –– Track Digest When there are more tracks in the disc, “>” appears in the upper right corner of You can have the CD player divide a VIDEO the TV screen.
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Page 30: Resuming Playback From The Point You Stopped A Video Cd
Locating a specific part of a disc Resuming playback (continued) from the point you To switch to the digest of another track during track digest stopped a VIDEO CD Press PREV or NEXT during track digest. –– Resume Play To use track digest with VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture While playing a VIDEO CD, press x to stop playback. –– Picture Effect “RESUME” appears on your TV screen. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available. You can adjust the hue and sharpness of the picture. -
Page 32: Playing The Cd Tracks Repeatedly
Playing the CD tracks Press CD, then place a CD. repeatedly Press REPEAT during playback until “REPEAT” appears in the –– Repeat Play display. “REPEAT ALL” scrolls in the display This function lets you repeat a single CD or and Repeat Play starts. Do the following all CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play and procedure to change the repeat mode. -
Page 33: Playing The Cd Tracks In Random Order
To cancel Shuffle Play Playing the CD tracks Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” or “PGM” disappears from the in random order display. The tracks continue playing in their original order. –– Shuffle Play To select a desired CD Press DISC 1~3. You can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order. -
Page 34: Programming The Cd Tracks
Programming the CD Press CD, then place a CD. tracks Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” scrolls and “PGM” –– Program Play appears in the display. You can make a program of up to 32 tracks Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to from all the CDs in the order you want them select a CD. - Page 35 To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display. Press Check the CHECK on the remote program repeatedly. After the last track, “CHECK END” appears. Clear a track from CLEAR on the remote in the end stop mode.
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Page 36: The Tape Deck Recording On A Tape Manually
The Tape Deck Recording on a tape Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. manually Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides. You can record from CD, tape, or radio as Press REC PAUSE/START. you like. -
Page 37: Recording A Cd By Specifying Track Order
Recording a CD by Place a CD and insert a recordable tape into deck B specifying track order Press CD. — Program Edit Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until You can record tracks from all the CDs in the “PROGRAM” scrolls and “PGM” order you want. - Page 38 Recording a CD by specifying track Selecting tape length order (continued) automatically —Tape Select Edit Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks from the same disc or steps 4 to 6 for tracks from another disc to program You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD.
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Page 39: Dj Effects
DJ Effects Looping part of a CD Flashing part of a CD — Loop — Flash With the loop function, you can repeat part of With the flash function, you can “flash” the a CD during playback. This lets you create CD sound during playback. -
Page 40: Sound Adjustment Adjusting The Sound
Sound Adjustment Note Adjusting the sound The V-GROOVE function will be automatically cancelled, when you select GROOVE. To listen through the headphones You can reinforce the bass, create a more Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. powerful sound, and listen with headphones. No sound will come from the speakers. -
Page 41: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio , Press b/B (or MULTI MENU b/B on the remote) to select the preset emphasis you want. The preset name appears in the display. See the chart “Music menu options”. The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the sound To select USER FILE you are listening to. -
Page 42: Changing The Spectrum Analyzer Display
Changing the Selecting the spectrum analyzer surround effect display You can enjoy the surround effect. You can enjoy changing the display while listening to the music. (Power) CINEMA SPACE Function indicator (Power) Press CINEMA SPACE repeatedly to select the surround effect you SPECTRUM desire. -
Page 43: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer
Adjusting the graphic Press ENTER. This setting is automatically stored as equalizer USER FILE. Tips You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency • If you want to select the previously adjusted equalizer settings (USER FILE), press v (or ranges. -
Page 44: Other Features Mixing And Recording Sounds
Other Features Mixing and recording Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. sounds Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides. You can “mix” sounds by playing one of the Press REC PAUSE/START. components and singing or speaking into a Recording starts. -
Page 45: Falling Asleep To Music
Falling asleep to Waking up to music music — Daily Timer — Sleep Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock You can let the system turn off at the preset (see “Step 3: Setting the time”... - Page 46 Waking up to music (continued) Press ENTER. The type of timer (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), followed by the start time, stop time and Press . or > repeatedly to the music source, appears, then the select “DAILY 1 (or 2)”, then press original display appears.
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Page 47: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
Timer-recording radio Set the time to start recording. Press . or > repeatedly to set the programs hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication starts flashing. To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations” on page 10) and set the clock (see “Step 3: Setting the time”... -
Page 48: Optional Components Connecting Audio Components
Optional components Connecting an MD deck Connecting audio for listening to music components Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck, press MD (VIDEO). Select one of the following two connections, depending on the equipment to be connected MD (VIDEO) and method of connecting. -
Page 49: Connecting A Vcr
Connecting a VCR When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the MD N, X, and x buttons on this unit’s remote to perform play, pause, and stop operations. By connecting the audio output jacks of your VCR to the MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) jacks using... -
Page 50: Connecting External Antennas
AM antenna Connecting external Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. antennas Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Jack type A Connect the external antenna to improve the reception. FM antenna Insulated wire (not supplied) Connect the optional FM external antenna. -
Page 51: Additional Information Precautions
Remove the CD and leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When you move the unit, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. continued... -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc. frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape General deck. - Page 53 Speakers There is severe hum or noise. •A TV or VCR is placed too close to the Sound comes from one channel or stereo system. Move the stereo system unbalanced left and right volume. away from the TV or VCR. •Check the speaker connection and The sound from the connected source is speaker placement.
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Page 54: Tape Deck
Troubleshooting (continued) Tuner Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or Tape Deck “STEREO” flashes in the display). •Adjust the antenna. The tape does not record. •The signal strength is too weak. Connect •No tape in the cassette holder. the external antenna. •The tab has been removed from the A stereo FM program cannot be received in cassette (see “To save a tape... -
Page 55: Specifications
MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) IN: voltage 450 mV/250 mV, Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), (phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms (DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I MIC: sensitivity 1 mV, cassette (phone jack) impedance 10 kilohms 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB),... - Page 56 Specifications (continued) General Power requirements Thailand models: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Speaker Other models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Front speaker SS-VX88/SS-VX88B Adjustable with voltage Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, selector bass-reflex type Speaker units Power consumption Super Woofer:...
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Page 57: Glossary
VIDEO CD Glossary A compact disc which contains moving pictures. VIDEO CDs contain compact picture information using the MPEG 1 format, one of Auto Pause the world wide standards of digital compact An automatically pauses according to the technology. The picture information is signal encoded on the disc while playing a compressed about 120 times. -
Page 60: Index
(Program Play) 34 Troubleshooting 52 tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 32 Tuner 10, 16 Picture Effect 31 Tuning interval 11, 55 Presetting radio stations 10 Preset Tuning 16 Program Edit 37 Program Play 34 Protecting recordings 51 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia...