3-862-015-11(1)

Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions

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MHC-GRX8 / RX88 / RX99 / R800
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 WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Laser component in this product is capable of

emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. The CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on
the rear exterior.
This caution label is located inside the unit.

This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B-

type noise reduction system*.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol a are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.

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 Table of Contents

Getting Started Sound Adjustment

Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4 Adjusting the sound ............................ 32
Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 6 Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 33
Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 7 Selecting surround effects ................... 34
Connecting optional AV components . 9 Adjusting the graphic equalizer ......... 34
Making a personal audio emphasis
file .................................................... 35
Basic Operations
Switching the speaker formation* ...... 36
Playing a CD ......................................... 12
Recording a CD .................................... 14 Other Features
Listening to the radio ........................... 15
Using the Radio Data System
Recording from the radio .................... 16
(RDS)** ............................................ 38
Playing a tape ........................................ 17
Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 40
Recording from a tape ......................... 19
Falling asleep to music ........................ 42
Waking up to music ............................. 42
The CD Player Timer-recording radio programs ....... 44
Using the CD display ........................... 20
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 21 Additional Information
Playing the CD tracks in random
Precautions ............................................ 45
order ................................................ 22
Troubleshooting ................................... 46
Programming the CD tracks ............... 23
Specifications ........................................ 49
Playing CDs without interruption ..... 24
Index ....................................................... 51

The Tape Deck * MHC-GRX8/RX99/R800 only

**European model only
Recording on a tape manually ........... 25
Recording a CD by specifying track
order ................................................ 26

DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD ........................... 28
Flashing part of a CD ........................... 28
Using the drum pads ........................... 29
Using the beat functions ...................... 30

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 Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Do the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
Surround speaker* (Right) Surround speaker* (Left)

1 1
AM loop antenna

FM antenna

2
1 1

3
1

4
Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left)

* MHC-GRX8/RX99/R800 only

Note
1 Connect the speakers. The type of speakers supplied vary
1 Connect the speaker cords of front according to the model you purchased
speakers to the SPEAKER jacks of the (see “Specifications” on page 49).
same color .
Keep the speaker cords away from the 2 (MHC-GRX8/RX99/R800 only)
antennas to prevent noise.
Connect the speaker cords from the
Insert only the stripped portion. surround speakers to the appropriate
SURROUND SPEAKER jacks. Connect
R
L the solid cords to the red jacks and
+ connect the striped cords to the black
jacks.
+

Red (‘) –

4 Black (’)

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 Keep the speaker cords away from the Jack type B
antennas to prevent noise. Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
Insert only the stripped portion.
AM loop antenna
R
L FM
+ CO 75
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IAL

+
AM

Solid (‘) –

Stripe (’)
Notes
• Do not place the surround speakers
on top of a TV. This may cause
distortion of the colors in the TV
screen. 3 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
• Be sure to connect both left and position of your local power line
right surround speakers. Otherwise, voltage (for models with a voltage
the sound will not be heard. selector).

2 Connect the FM/AM antennas. VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
- 240V
Jack type A 230

Extend the FM lead

antenna horizontally.

0V
12

AM loop antenna
0V

22
FM
75

AM 4 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.
Demo mode appears in the display.

5 Deactivate the demo mode by

pressing DEMO when the system
power is turned off.
The demo mode is also deactivated
when you set the time.

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 Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued) Step 2: Setting the
To attach the front speaker pads time
Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the
bottom of the speakers to stabilize the
speakers and prevent them from slipping. You must set the time before using the timer
functions.
The clock is on a 24-hour system for the
European and Russian models, and a 12-hour
system for other models.
The 12-hour system model is used for
illustration purposes.

1 2,4 3,5

Inserting two size AA (R6)

batteries into the remote

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Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates
the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
from battery leakage. The hour indication flashes.

When carrying this system

Do the following to protect the CD
mechanism.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears in the display.
2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour.

2 Hold down LOOP and press so that

“LOCK” appears in the display.

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 3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
Step 3: Presetting
The minute indication flashes.
radio stations
You can preset the following number of
stations:

4 Turn the jog dial to set the minute.

– 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 model
5 Press ENTER/NEXT. you purchased).
The clock starts working. – 4 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, 10 for
LW, and 5 for UKV.

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, press
(Power) 4 5 13
DEMO when the power is off.

Note
The previous explanation shows you how to set the
time while the power is off. To change the time
while 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: Presetting radio stations
(continued) 3 Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears in the display.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly Preset number

until the band you want appears in
the display.
The bands you can receive vary VOLUME

depending on the model you purchased. ALL DISCS

ß

Be sure to check which bands you can

receive.
Every time you press this button, the 4 Turn the jog dial to select the preset
band changes as follows: number you want.
2 band model:
FM ˜ AM 5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
3 band model: The station is stored.
FM n MW n SW
n

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other

or stations.
FM n MW n LW
n

4 band model: To tune in a station with a weak

FM n MW n LW n UKV* signal
n

Press + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the

station manually.
* “STEREO PLUS” is displayed when
you select UKV. To change the preset number
Start over from step 1.

2 Press and hold + or – until the To change the AM tuning interval

frequency indication starts to (Except for the European, Russian and
Middle Eastern models)
change, then release.
The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10
Scanning stops when the system tunes in kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning
a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off
a stereo program) appear. the power. While holding down the ENTER/NEXT
button, turn the power back on. When you change
MONO TUNED
STEREO
the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To
reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
VOLUME
ALL DISCS kHz
MHz ß
Tip
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.

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 Connecting an MD deck for analog
Connecting optional recording
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
AV components the connectors. To listen to the sound of the
connected MD deck, press FUNCTION
repeatedly until “MD” appears.
To enhance your system, you can connect
optional components. Refer to the To the audio output To the audio input
instructions of each component. of the MD deck of the MD deck

Connecting audio
components
Select one of the following two connections,
depending on the equipment to be connected
and method of connecting.

Connecting an MD deck for digital

recording
You can record from CD into the MD deck
digitally by connecting an optical cable.

To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck

Tip
When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the
MD (, P, and p buttons on this unit’s remote to
perform play, pause, and stop operations.

Connecting a super woofer speaker

You can connect an optional super woofer speaker.
To super woofer

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 Connecting optional AV Connecting outdoor
components (continued)
antennas
Connecting a VCR Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the
reception.
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound of the FM antenna
connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly Connect the optional FM outdoor antenna.
until “VIDEO” appears. You can also use the TV antenna instead.

To the audio output of the VCR Jack type A

Screw clamp
75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)

FM
75

y
AM

Ground wire (not supplied)

Jack type B

IEC standard socket

connector
(not supplied) Screw clamp

FM
CO75
AX
IA L

AM
y

Ground wire (not supplied)

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 AM antenna
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
Screw clamp
Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM
75

AM
y

Ground wire (not supplied)

Jack type B

Insulated wire
(not supplied)
Screw clamp

FM
CO75
AX
IAL

AM
y

Ground wire (not supplied)

Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground
from y terminal with the screw clamp. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
ground wire to a gas pipe.

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 Basic Operations

Playing a CD 1 Press § and place up to two CDs 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.

CD DISC SKIP/ With the label

(Power) (P 2 EX-CHANGE 1 side up. When
you play a single
CD, place it on
the inner circle
of the tray.

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 the
remote) when the disc tray is closed,
play starts from the CD loaded on the
tray whose button is lit green.
Disc tray number Playing time

SYNC

VOLUME

p =+ 0 ) VOLUME PLAY ALL 1 DISCS PROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 STEP ß

MODE
Track number
CD (
P
p
=+
0)

VOL +/–
◊

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 To Do this Tips
Stop play Press p. • Pressing CD (P when the power is off
automatically turns the power on and starts CD
Pause Press CD (P (P on the playback if there is a CD in the tray (One Touch
remote). Press again to resume Play).
play. • You can switch from another source to the CD
Select a track During play or pause, turn the player and start playing a CD just by pressing
jog dial clockwise (to go CD (P or the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic
forward) or counterclockwise Source Selection).
(to go back) and release it • If there is no CD in the player, “CD NO DISC”
when you reach the desired appears in the display.
track. (Or press + (to go • When a disc tray holding a CD is selected (or
forward) or = (to go back) playing), the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lights
on the remote.) green. When a disc tray holding a CD is not
selected, the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lights
Find a point in Press and hold down ) or orange. When all disc trays are empty, the DISC
a track 0 during play and 1~3 buttons all light green.
release it at the desired point.
Select a CD Press a DISC 1~3 button or
in stop mode DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE.
Play only the Press PLAY MODE
CD you have repeatedly until “1 DISC”
selected appears.
Play all CDs Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “ALL DISCS” appears.

Basic Operations
Remove the CD Press §.
Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/
CDs while EX-CHANGE.
playing
Adjust the Turn VOLUME (or press VOL
volume +/– on the remote).

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 Recording a CD 2 Press § and place a CD.
Then press again to close the disc tray.
— CD Synchro Recording If the indicator for the tray you want to
record is not lit green, press DISC SKIP/
EX-CHANGE repeatedly so that it lights
The CD SYNC button lets you record from a green.
CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I
(normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The
recording level is adjusted automatically.
With the label
side up. When
DISC SKIP/ you play a single
(Power) p 4 1 EX-CHANGE 2 CD, place it on
the inner circle
of the tray.

3 Press CD SYNC.
Deck B stands by for recording and the
CD player stands by for playback. The
indicator on TAPE B ( (for front side)
lights up.

4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

select A to record on one side.
Select ß (or RELAY) to record on
both sides.

5 Press P PAUSE.
Recording starts.
DOLBY NR
5 3 To stop recording
Press p.

1 Press § and insert a blank tape into Tips

• If you want to record from the reverse side, press
deck B.
TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressing CD
With the side SYNC.
you want to • When you record on both sides, be sure to start
record facing from the front side. If you start from the reverse
forward side, 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 so
that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing CD
SYNC.

Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

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 Listening to the radio 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
–– Preset Tuning the display.
The bands you can receive vary
depending on the model you purchased.
Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory
Be sure to check which bands you can
first (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”).
receive.
Every time you press the button, the
(Power) 2 1 band changes as follows:
2 band model:
FM ˜ AM
3 band model:
FM n MW n SW

n
or
FM n MW n LW

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

n
* “STEREO PLUS” is displayed when

Basic Operations
you select UKV.

2 Turn the jog dial (or press = or

+ on the remote) to tune in the
desired preset station.

Turn counter- +
Turn clockwise
VOLUME STEREO/ clockwise (or press +
MONO (or press = =
on the remote)
on the remote) for higher
TUNER/BAND for lower preset preset numbers.
numbers.
Preset number Frequency

=+

VOLUME
ALL DISCS kHz
MHz ß

To Do this
Turn off the radio Press .
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press
◊
VOL +/– on the remote).
VOL +/–
◊

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 Listening to the radio (continued)
Recording from the
To listen to non-preset radio radio
stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2.
For manual tuning, press + or – repeatedly. You can record the radio program on a tape
For automatic tuning, press and hold + or –. by calling up a preset station. You can use
TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The
Tips recording level is automatically adjusted.
• Pressing TUNER/BAND when the power is off
automatically turns the power on and tunes to the
last received station (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the radio
(Power)
p DOLBY NR 3 5
just by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic
Source Selection).
• When an FM program is noisy, press
STEREO/MONO so that “MONO” appears in the
display. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve. Press the button again to
restore the stereo effect.
• To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
supplied antennas.

2 1 6 4

1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the

band you want.

2 Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset

station.
+

Turn counter- Turn clockwise

clockwise for =
for higher
lower preset preset numbers.
numbers.

Preset number Frequency

VOLUME
ALL DISCS kHz
MHz ß

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 3 Press § and insert a blank tape into
Playing a tape
deck B.
With the side
you want to You can use any type of tape, TYPE I
record facing (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal) ,
forward since the deck automatically detects the tape
type. You can also use the jog dial’s AMS*
functions to quickly search for songs you
want to hear. To select either deck A or B,
press DECK A ( or DECK B ( on the
remote.
4 Press r REC.
Deck B stands by for recording. (Power) 1 3 DOLBY NR 1 2
5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side.
Select ß (or RELAY) to record on
both sides.

6 Press P PAUSE.
Recording starts.

Basic Operations
To stop recording
Press p.

Tips
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press
TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressing r
REC.
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start
from the front side. If you start from the reverse
side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• To record non-preset stations, use + and – in step 2 p =+ 0) P PAUSE
to tune in the desired station manually. VOLUME
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-
level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so
that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing r REC.
• If noise is heard while recording from the radio, P
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. p
=+
0)
DECK A (
DECK B (

VOL +/–
◊

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 Playing a tape (continued) Tips
• Pressing TAPE A (or TAPE B) ( or 9 when the
power is off automatically turns the power on and
starts tape playback if there is a tape in the deck
1 Press § and insert a recorded tape (One Touch Play).
in deck A or B. • You can switch from another source to the tape
deck just by pressing TAPE A (or TAPE B) ( or
With the side 9 (Automatic Source Selection).
you want to • When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-
play facing level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so
forward that “DOLBY NR” appears.
• When dubbing tapes originally recorded with
Dolby NR, the dubbed tape is automatically
played with Dolby NR.

2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

Searching for the beginning of a
select A to play one side. Select
track (AMS*)
ß* to play both sides.
During playback, turn the jog dial the same
To play both decks in succession, select
direction as the 9 or ( indicator to go
RELAY (relay play).**
forward. Turn the opposite direction to go
back. (Or press = or + on the remote.)
3 Press TAPE A (or TAPE B) (
The search direction, + (forward) or – (back),
(DECK A (or DECK B) ( on the and number of songs being skipped (1~9)
remote). appear in the display.
Press TAPE A (or TAPE B) 9 to play Example: searching forward 2 songs
the reverse side. (Press DECK A (or
DECK B) ( again on the remote to play
the reverse side.) The tape starts playing. * AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

Notes
* The deck stops automatically after The AMS function may not operate correctly under
repeating the sequence five times. the following circumstances:
** Relay play always follows the following – When the unrecorded space between songs is less
sequence: than 4 seconds long.
Deck A (front side), Deck A (reverse side), – If completely different information is recorded on
the left and right channels.
Deck B (front side), Deck B (reverse side).
– When there are continuous sections of extremely
low level or low frequency sound (like those of a
To Do this baritone sax).
Stop play Press p. – When the unit is placed near a television. (In this
case, we recommend moving the unit farther away
Pause Press P PAUSE. Press from the television or turning off the television.)
again to resume play.
Fast-forward Press 0 or ).
Rewind Press 0 or ).
Remove the cassette Press §.
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press
VOL +/– on the remote).

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 Recording from a 3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side.
tape Select ß (or RELAY) to record on
both sides.
— High-speed Dubbing
You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II 4 Press P PAUSE.
(CrO2) tapes. The recording level is Dubbing starts.
automatically adjusted.

To stop dubbing
(Power) 1 p DOLBY NR 1 3 Press 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 you
use have different lengths, the tape in each deck
reverses independently. If you select RELAY, the
tapes in both decks reverse together.
• You don’t have to set DOLBY NR, since the tape in
deck B is automatically recorded in the same state
as the tape in deck A.

Basic Operations
2 4
1 Press § and insert a recorded tape
in deck A and a blank tape in deck
B.
With the side
you want to
play/record
facing forward

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

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 The CD Player
To check the total playing time
Using the CD display and the number of tracks on a CD
Press DISPLAY in the stop mode.
If you press DISPLAY again, the clock display
You can check the remaining time of the
appears for eight seconds then the display
current track or that of the CD.
returns to the previous indication.

(Power) DISPLAY

/ Press DISPLAY during playback.

Each time you press the button during
normal playback, the display changes as
follows:
n Playing time on the current track
µ
Remaining time on the current track
µ
Remaining time on current CD (1 DISC
mode) or
“PLAY” display (ALL DISCS mode)
µ
Clock display (for eight seconds)
µ
Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON
(OFF)”
µ
Name of spectrum analyzer display
pattern

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 To cancel Repeat Play
Playing the CD tracks Press REPEAT so that “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” disappears from the display.
repeatedly
–– Repeat Play

This function lets you repeat a single CD or

all CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play and
Program Play.

(Power) PLAY MODE REPEAT

/ Press REPEAT during playback

until “REPEAT” appears in the
display.
Repeat Play starts. Do the following
procedure to change the repeat mode.

To repeat Press
All the tracks on PLAY MODE repeatedly
the current CD until “1 DISC”
appears in the display.
All the tracks on PLAY MODE repeatedly
all CDs until “ALL DISCS” appears
in the display.
Only one track REPEAT repeatedly until
“REPEAT 1” appears in the
display while playing the
track you want to repeat.

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 To cancel Shuffle Play
Playing the CD tracks Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappears
in random order from the display. The tracks continue playing
in their original order.
–– Shuffle Play
To select a desired CD
You can play all the tracks on one CD or all Press DISC 1~3.
CDs in random order.
Tips
(Power) 1 DISC 1~3 3 2 • 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 (or
press + on the remote).

Jog dial

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“CD” appears in the display, then
place a CD.

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“1 DISC SHUFFLE ” or “ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE” appears in the display.
“ALL DISCS” shuffles all the CDs in the
player. “1 DISC” shuffles the CD whose
DISC indicator is green.

3 Press CD (P.
“J” appears and then all the tracks play
in random order.

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 Programming the CD 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display, then
tracks place a CD.
–– Program Play
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
You can make a program of up to 32 tracks “PROGRAM” appears in the
from all the CDs in the order you want them display.
to be played.
3 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to
(Power) 1 3 7 select a CD.

4 Turn the jog dial until the desired

track appears in the display.
Total playing time
Disc number (including selected track)

SYNC

VOLUME
ALL 1 DISCS PROGRAM
SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 STEP ß

Track number

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The track is programmed. The program
step number appears, followed by the
total playing time.

6 To program additional tracks,

p repeat steps 3 to 5.
4 5 2 Skip step 3 to select tracks from the
same disc.
CD (

p
7 Press CD (P.
All the tracks play in the order you
=+ selected.
CHECK
CLEAR
continued

VOL +/–
◊

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 Programming the CD tracks
(continued) Playing CDs without
To cancel Program Play interruption
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears –– Non-Stop Play
from the display.
You can play CDs without pausing between
To Press
tracks.
Check the CHECK on the remote
program repeatedly. After the last
track, “CHECK END”
(Power) 1 2 3
appears.
Clear a track from CLEAR on the remote in
the end stop mode.
Clear a specific CHECK on the remote
track repeatedly until the
number of the track to be
erased lights up, then press
CLEAR.
Add a track to the 1 Select the disc tray with a
program DISC 1~3 button.
2 Select the track by
turning the jog dial.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
Clear the entire p once in stop mode or
program twice while playing.

Tips
• The program you made remains in the CD player
even after it has been played back. Press CD (P
to play the same program again.
• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time
during programming, this means:
– you have programmed a track number 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
which exceeds 20.
“CD” appears in the display, then
– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.
place a CD.

2 Press NON-STOP to light the

indicator.
“NON-STOP PLAY” appears in the
display.

3 Press CD (P.

To cancel Non-Stop Play

Press NON-STOP so that the indicator goes
out and “NON-STOP OFF” appears in the
display.

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 The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

select A to record on one side.
manually Select ß (or RELAY) to record on
both sides.
You can record from CD, tape, or radio as
you like. For example, you can record just the 5 Press P PAUSE.
songs you want or record from the middle of Recording starts.
the tape. The recording level is adjusted
automatically. 6 Start playing the source to be
recorded.
(Power) 2 p DOLBY NR 1 4
To Press
Stop recording p.
Pause recording P PAUSE.

Tips
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press
TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressing r
REC.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-
level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so
that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing r REC.
• When recording from a CD, you can use the jog
dial to select tracks during rec pause mode (after
pressing r REC in step 3 and before pressing P
PAUSE in step 5).

5 3

1 Insert a blank tape into deck B.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

the source you want to record (e.g.,
CD) appears.

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

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 Recording a CD by 1 Place a CD and insert a blank tape
into deck B.
specifying track order
— Program Edit
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
You can record tracks from all the CDs in the
order you want. When programming, make 3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
sure the playing times for each side do not “PROGRAM” appears in the
exceed the length of one side of the tape. display.

4 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to

(Power) 2 3 4 11, EDIT 1 select a CD.

5 Turn the jog dial until the desired

track appears in the display.
Total playing time
Disc number (including selected track)

SYNC

VOLUME
ALL 1 DISCS PROGRAM
SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 STEP ß

Track number

6 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The track is programmed. The program
step number appears, followed by the
total playing time.

p
7 To program additional tracks to be
5 6 10 12 recorded on side A, repeat steps 4 to
6.
Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same
disc.
8
8 Press P on the remote to insert a
pause at the end of side A.
CHECK “P” appears in the display and the total
playing time resets to “0.00” in the
display.

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 9 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks from
Selecting tape length
the same disc or steps 4 to 6 for automatically
tracks from another disc to program —Tape Select Edit
the remaining tracks to be recorded
on side B.
You can check the most suitable tape length
for recording a CD. Note that you cannot use
10 Press CD SYNC. Tape Select Edit for discs containing over 20
Deck B stands by for recording and the tracks.
CD player stands by for playback. The
indicator on TAPE B ( (for front side)
lights up.
1 Insert a CD.

11 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

select A to record on one side. “CD” appears in the display.
Select ß (or RELAY) to record on
both sides. 3 Press EDIT once, so that “EDIT”
flashes.
12 Press P PAUSE. The required tape length for the
currently selected CD appears, followed
Recording starts. by the total playing time for side A and
side B respectively.
To stop recording
Press p. Note
To check the order You cannot use this function after programming.
In order to use this function, you must first cancel
Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly. After
the program by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly
the last track, “CHECK END” appears. until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from
the display.
To cancel Program Edit
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears
from the display.

Tip
When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level
high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that
“DOLBY NR” appears after pressing CD SYNC.

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 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. This lets you
original recordings. create original recordings.

(Power) LOOP Jog dial (Power) FLASH Jog dial

/ Press and hold LOOP during / Press and hold FLASH during
playback at the point you want to playback at the point you want to
start the Loop function, and release start the Flash function, and release
to resume normal play. to resume normal play.

To adjust the loop length To adjust the flash length

Turn the jog dial while holding LOOP (or Turn the jog dial while holding FLASH (or
press SELECT > or . while holding LOOP press SELECT > or . while holding FLASH
on the remote) to select different loop lengths on the remote) to select different flash lengths
(LOOP 1~20). (FLASH 1~20).

To use LOOP and FLASH together

Press and hold both LOOP and FLASH at the
same time.

Notes
• The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted
during this operation. Adjust the loop and flash
lengths independently beforehand if necessary.
• To record the flash effect, use the analog (MD
OUT) connections or this unit’s tape deck.

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 / Tap drum PAD A or B to produce
Using the drum pads the respective sound.

With the drum pads, you can add percussion

To change the drum sound
during playback. This effect can be used with
any source, to create original recordings. Turn the jog dial while holding PAD A or B
(or press SELECT > or . while holding PAD
BEAT A or B on the remote) to select the sound you
(Power) LEVEL Jog dial desire. You can select from a variety of
different drum sounds. The name of the
drum sound appears in the display.

.
KICK
<
SNARE
<
•
•
•
>
The sound you select will be stored in pad A
or B.

To create a drum roll

Hold down both PAD A and B on the front
panel. Turn the jog dial counterclockwise for
PAD A or clockwise for PAD B.

To adjust the volume of the pads

PAD A PAD B Press BEAT LEVEL repeatedly to select the
level you desire. Each time you press the
button the level changes as follows:
LEVEL 1 / LEVEL 2 / LEVEL 3
/ LEVEL MAX / LEVEL 1 . . .

PAD A
PAD B

SPEED ?//
◊

SELECT >/.

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 / Press BEAT ON/OFF during
Using the beat playback at the point you want to
functions start the beat.
The button’s indicator lights up.

With the beat functions, you can enjoy a

variety of rhythms. They can be used with To change the speed
any source, to create original recordings. Turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SPEED
(or press SPEED ? or / on the remote) to
select the speed you desire (BPM 60~160).
BEAT
(Power) LEVEL Jog dial To change the beat pattern
Turn the jog dial while holding BEAT
SELECT (or press SELECT > or . on the
remote) to select the pattern you desire. The
name of the beat pattern appears in the
display.
.
8 BEAT 1
<
•
•
•
<
SLAM
>

To cancel the beat

Press BEAT ON/OFF. Make sure the
button’s indicator turns off.

To change the beat volume

BEAT BEAT BEAT BEAT AUTO BPM Press BEAT LEVEL repeatedly to select the
ON/OFF SELECT SPEED JAM level you desire. Each time you press the
button the level changes as follows:
LEVEL 1 / LEVEL 2 / LEVEL 3
/ LEVEL MAX / LEVEL 1 . . .
Tips
• You can use the drum pads and the beat function
together.
• Press DEMO while the power is on to hear all
drum sounds and beat patterns played repeatedly.
Press any key (except BEAT LEVEL) to stop.

BEAT ON/OFF
◊

SPEED ?//
◊

SELECT >/.

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 Using the BEAT JAM Using the AUTO BPM
function function
This function automatically synchronizes the This function automatically synchronizes the
sounds of PAD A and B with the sound rhythm of the current beat pattern with the
source. sound source.

1 Start playing a source. 1 Start playing a source.

2 Press BEAT JAM repeatedly to 2 Select a beat pattern.

select the jam mode you desire. (See “To change the beat pattern” on
The button’s indicator lights up. Every page 30.)
time you press the button, the display
changes as follows: 3 Press BEAT ON/OFF to stop the
. beat function.
PAD MODE
. 4 Press AUTO BPM.
RANDOM MODE The button’s indicator blinks orange
. while measuring the source’s BPM. Once
JAM OFF measured, the indicator lights green.

5 Listen to the sound source and press

BEAT ON/OFF at the downbeat.
PAD MODE
The rhythm of the beat pattern starts in
This mode emphasizes the rhythm of the
sync with the source.
source by playing the sound stored at PAD A
in sync with the bass and playing the sound
stored at PAD B in sync with the treble.
Tip
RANDOM MODE If the downbeat of the rhythm does not match the
source, press BEAT ON/OFF to turn the beat off.
This mode emphasizes the rhythm of the
Then, in time with the source, press BEAT ON/OFF
source by playing random sounds (from the again to restart the beat.
drum pad library) in sync with source.
Notes
Note • AUTO BPM may not work with certain songs
BEAT JAM cannot be used at the same time as the (such as those with varying tempos). In such cases,
BEAT (BEAT ON) function. When BEAT JAM is the AUTO BPM indicator continues blinking
turned ON, BEAT turns OFF automatically. orange and “AUTO BPM NG” appears in the
Likewise, when the BEAT is turned ON, BEAT JAM display.
turns OFF automatically. • The amount of time required to measure a song’s
BPM (after pressing AUTO BPM) varies for each
song.
• AUTO BPM stops automatically when it
encounters a blank of (or greater than) 1.5 seconds.
It will, however, resume automatically when the
music begins again.
• AUTO BPM stops automatically when you turn
the jog dial while holding BEAT SPEED.

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 Sound Adjustment
Notes
Adjusting the sound • With some songs, the music will sound distorted
when you use the DBFB system with the graphic
equalizer if the bass is too strong. Adjust the bass
slowly while listening to music so that you can
You can reinforce the bass, create a more monitor the effect of the adjustment.
powerful sound, and listen with headphones. • Cancelling GROOVE sets DBFB to “DBFB ”
and flattens the equalizer curve. To cancel the
(Power) DBFB level, press DBFB until the indication
GROOVE MUTING*
disappears. Adjust the equalization to obtain the
effect you desire.

To listen through the headphones

Connect the headphones to PHONES jack. No
sound will come from the speakers.

Note
If you have connected a super woofer, please note
that sound comes from the super woofer even when
the headphones are connected. Turn off the power
of the super woofer when using headphones.

To temporarily mute the sound

(MHC-RX88 only)
Press MUTING. The sound is muted and the
“MUTING” button lights up. Press MUTING
again or turn VOLUME toward + (or press
VOL + on the remote) to cancel.

DBFB PHONES

* MHC-RX88 only. For MHC-GRX8/RX99/R800 see

“Switching the speaker formation” on page 36.

To reinforce bass (DBFB)

Press DBFB*.
Every time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:

n DBFB NORMAL (DBFB )

µ
DBFB HIGH (DBFB )
µ
DBFB OFF (off)

* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback

For a powerful sound (GROOVE)

Press GROOVE. The volume switches to
power mode, DBFB is automatically set to
full strength, the equalizer curve changes,
and the “GROOVE” button lights up. Press
GROOVE again to return to the previous
volume.

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 To cancel the effect
Selecting the audio Press EFFECT on the front panel (or the
remote) repeatedly so that “EFFECT OFF”
emphasis appears in the display.

Music menu options

The audio emphasis menu lets you select the “SUR ” appears if you select an effect
sound characteristic according to the sound with surround effects.
you are listening to.
The personal file function (see “Making a Effect For
personal audio emphasis file”) lets you store ROCK Standard music sources
your own effects. POP
JAZZ
(Power) 1 23 DANCE
SOUL
ACTION Soundtracks
ROMANCE and special listening
SF situations
DRAMA
SPORTS
SHOOTING Video games
RACING
RPG
BATTLE
ADVENTURE
P FILE 1~5 Personal file

To change the spectrum analyzer

display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select one of the
displays below.
EFFECT
Pattern 1

1 Press FILE SELECT.

The last effect chosen appears in the VOLUME

display. ALL DISCS

ß

(Changes with music)

2 Use the jog dial to select the preset
Pattern 2
you desire.
The preset name appears in the display.
See the chart “Music menu options”. VOLUME
ALL DISCS
ß

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
Note
The spectrum analyzer display changes each time
you cycle through the information display (i.e.,
function n clock n effect).

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 Selecting surround Adjusting the graphic
effects equalizer
You can enjoy surround effects. You can adjust the sound by raising or
lowering the levels of specific frequency
ranges.
(Power) SURROUND
Before operation, first select the audio
emphasis you want for your basic sound.

(Power) 2 4 6

/ Press SURROUND repeatedly to

select the surround effect you
desire.
Every time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
SURROUND ON (SUR )
3
<
SURROUND OFF (off) 1 Select the audio emphasis you want
for your basic sound (see “Selecting
the audio emphasis”).
Tip
If you want to memorize the effect, store it into a
personal file (see “Making a personal audio
2 Press GEQ CONTROL.
emphasis file”).

Note
3 Press + or – repeatedly to select a
frequency band.
When you choose other sound effects, the surround
effects will be canceled.

VOLUME
ALL DISCS
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 4 Turn the jog dial to adjust level.
Making a personal
audio emphasis file
VOLUME
ALL DISCS
ß
— Personal file
You can create a personal file of audio
patterns (surround effect and graphic
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4. equalizer) and store them in the memory of
the unit. Later call up an audio pattern to
6 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished. play a favorite tape, CD, or radio program.
Create up to five audio files.
Before operation, first select the audio
Note emphasis you want for your basic sound.
If you choose another menu audio emphasis (other
than “EFFECT OFF”) the adjusted sound effect is
lost. To retain the adjusted sound effect for future (Power) 234
use, store it in a personal file. (See “Making a
personal audio emphasis file”.)

1 Obtain the sound effect you want by

using the graphic equalizer and
surround effect.

2 Press P FILE MEMORY.

The personal file number appears in the
display.

VOLUME
ALL DISCS
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 Making a personal audio emphasis
file (continued) Switching the
3 Use the jog dial to select the file
speaker formation
number (P FILE) where you want to –Sonic formation
store the sound effect. (MHC-GRX8 / RX99 / R800 only)

4 Press ENTER/NEXT. You can select from four speaker formations

The adjusted sound effects are stored depending on your listening situation.
under the selected file number. The
settings previously stored at this
(Power) SONIC FORMATION
memory location are erased and
replaced by the new settings.

To call up the personal file

1 Press FILE SELECT.
2 Use the jog dial to select the personal file
you desire.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

/ Press SONIC FORMATION

repeatedly until the mode you want
appears in the display.
As you press SONIC FORMATION*, the
mode changes as follows:
NORMAL n WHISPER n LINK
n

FRONT ONLY N
* The button’s indicator lights up when
you select NORMAL, WHISPER, or
LINK.

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 NORMAL mode LINK mode
The surround speakers provide reverberation The same sound is output from the front
and reflective sound effects that emphasize speakers and surround speakers. For
the sound from the front speakers. instance, when you want to listen to the same
FRONT FRONT
sound in two rooms, it is suitable to set the
SPEAKER (L) SPEAKER (R) front speakers and the surround speakers in
each room.

FRONT FRONT SURROUND SURROUND

SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER
(L) (R) (L) (R)

SURROUND SURROUND
SPEAKER (L) SPEAKER (R)

WHISPER mode
The sound from the front speakers is cut off
FRONT ONLY (stereo) mode
and output from the surround speaker with
its sound decreased. For instance, when you No sound is output from the surround
want to listen to the sound in bed, it is speakers. Sound comes from the front
suitable to set the surround speakers on speakers only.
either side of the bed.

FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT SURROUND SURROUND

SPEAKER (L) SPEAKER (R) SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER
(L) (R) (L) (R)

SURROUND SURROUND
SPEAKER (L) SPEAKER (R)

Note
Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV.
This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV
screen.

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 Other Features To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
Using the Radio Data changes as follows:

System (RDS) n Station name*

µ
(For European model only) Frequency
µ
What is the Radio Data System?
Program type*
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting µ
service that allows radio stations to send Clock display
additional information along with the regular µ
program signal. This tuner offers convenient Effect (P FILE) name or
RDS features like station name display and “EFFECT ON (OFF)”
location of stations by program type. RDS is * If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station
available only on FM stations.* name and program type may not appear in the
display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly
or if the signal strength is weak. Locating a station by
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same type of services. If you are program type (PTY)
not familiar with the RDS system, check with your
local radio stations for details on RDS services in You can locate a station you want by selecting
your area. a program type. The unit tunes in the type of
programs currently being broadcast from the
Receiving RDS broadcasts RDS stations stored in the tuner’s preset
memory.

/ Simply select a station from the FM

band. When you tune in a station
(Power) 1
that provides RDS services, the
station name appears in the display.

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 EDUCATION
1 Press PTY.
Educational programs, such as “how-to”
programs and advice
2 Turn jog dial to select the program
type you want. See the “List of INFORMATION
program types” section below. Programs about consumer affairs,
medical advice, and weather

3 Press ENTER/NEXT. LIGHT MUSIC

The unit starts searching the preset RDS Classical music, such as instrumentals,
stations (“SEARCH” and the selected vocal, and choral works
program type are shown alternately in M.O.R. MUSIC
the display). Easy listening (middle of the road music)
When the tuner receives a program, the
preset station number flashes. NEWS
News programs
4 Turn jog dial to display the preset OTHER MUSIC
station number you desire. Music, such as jazz, rhythm and blues,
and reggae
5 Press ENTER/NEXT while the POP MUSIC
preset station number is flashing. Popular music programs
ROCK MUSIC
To cancel PTY search Rock music programs
Press PTY again. SCIENCE
Programs about the natural sciences
List of program types (PTY) CLASSICS
Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
AFFAIRS
SPORT
Topical programs that expand on current
news Sports programs

ALARM VARIED
Emergency broadcasts Programs containing celebrity
interviews, panel games, and comedy
CULTURE
NONE
Programs about national or regional
culture Any programming not defined above

DRAMA
Radio plays and serials Note
”NO PTY” appears when the program type that you
selected is not currently being broadcast.

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 Singing along: 4 Start playing the music and adjust
the volume.
Karaoke
5 Adjust the microphone volume by
You can sing along with any stereo CD or turning MIC LEVEL.
tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You
need to connect an optional microphone.
When you are done
(Power) 3 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the
microphone from MIX MIC, then press
KARAOKE PON/MPX repeatedly so that
“h” disappears.

Note
With some songs, vocals may not be cancelled when
you select “KARAOKE PON”.

Adjusting the
microphone echo
(For Middle Eastern models only)

(Power) ECHO LEVEL

VOLUME
1,5 2
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn
down the microphone control level.

2 Connect an optional microphone to

MIX MIC.

3 Press KARAOKE PON/MPX

repeatedly to obtain the karaoke
effect you desire.
Every time you press the button, the
display changes as follows: / Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the
KARAOKE PON n MPX R n MPX L
echo effect.
n

EFFECT OFF (ON) N

The h indicator appears in the display To cancel the echoing
when a karaoke mode is activated. Turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN.
To sing karaoke with decreasing the
vocal level of a CD, select “KARAOKE
PON”. To sing karaoke of multiplex CD
or tape, select “MPX R” or “MPX L”.
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 Mixing and recording To stop recording
sounds Press p.

Tips
(Power) 2 p 5 1 • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the
microphone away from the speakers or change the
direction of the microphone.
• If you want to record your voice through the
microphone only, you can do so by selecting the
CD 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 in
monaural.
• 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.

4 3
1 Do the above steps 1 to 5. Then,
insert a tape in deck B.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to

select the source you desire and set
it to pause mode.

3 Press r REC.

4 Press P PAUSE.
Recording starts.

5 Press CD (P to start playing the

CD player (or TAPE A ( for tape
deck A).
Playback starts. Start singing along with
the music.

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 Falling asleep to Waking up to music
music — Wake-up 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 2: Setting the time”).
TIMER
time, so you can sleep to the music. You can
preset the time to be turned off by 10 minutes. 9 SELECT 2
SLEEP

/ Press SLEEP.
Every time you press the button, the
minute display (the turn-off time)
changes as follows:
AUTO n 90min n 80min n 70min
n … n 10min n OFF n AUTO …

When you choose “AUTO”

The power turns off when the current CD or
tape finishes playback (for up to 100
minutes). 3 4,5,6,7,8
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once. 1 Prepare the music source you want
To change the time to turn off to play.
• CD: Insert a CD. To start from a
Select the time you want by pressing SLEEP.
specific track, make a program (see
To cancel the Sleep Timer function “Programming the CD tracks”).
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears. • Tape: Insert an tape with the side you
want to play facing forward.
• Radio: Tune in the preset station you
want (see “Step 3: Presetting radio
stations”).

2 Adjust the volume.

3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“SET (DAILY 1)” appears.

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 To check the setting
4 Turn jog dial to select DAILY 1 or 2, Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to
then press ENTER/NEXT. select the respective mode (DAILY 1 or
“ON” appears and the hour digits flash DAILY 2), then press ENTER/NEXT.
in the display. To change the setting, start over from step 1.
1 2 REC SLEEP

To cancel the timer operation

VOLUME Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to
select “TIMER OFF”, then press ENTER/
ALL DISCS
ß

NEXT.
5 Set the time to start playback. Tip
Turn jog dial to set the hour, then press The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset
ENTER/NEXT. time.
The minute indication starts flashing.
1 2 REC SLEEP

VOLUME
ALL DISCS
ß

Turn jog dial to set the minute, then

press ENTER/NEXT.
The hour indication flashes again.

6 Set the time to stop playback

following the above procedure.

7 Turn jog dial until the music source

you 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 and
the music source, appears, then the
original display appears.

9 Turn off the power.

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 Timer-recording radio 4 Set the time to start recording.
Turn the jog dial to set the hour, then
programs press ENTER/NEXT.
The minute indication starts flashing.
1 2 REC SLEEP
To timer-record, you must preset the radio
station (see “Step 3: Presetting radio VOLUME

stations”) and set the clock (see “Step 2: ALL DISCS

ß

Setting the time”) beforehand.

Turn the jog dial to set the minute, then
TIMER press ENTER/NEXT.
7 SELECT 6 The hour indication flashes again.

5 Set the time to stop recording

following the above procedure.
The start time appears, followed by the
stop time, the preset radio station to be
recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM 5”), then the
original display appears.

6 Insert a recordable tape.

7 Turn off the power.

When the recording starts, the volume
level is set to the minimum.

To check the setting

Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to
select “REC”, then press ENTER/NEXT.
To change the setting, start over from step 1.
2 3,4,5 To cancel the timer operation
Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to
select “TIMER OFF”, then press ENTER/
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see NEXT.
“Listening to the radio”).
Note
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. If the power is on at the preset time, the recording
will not be made.
“SET (DAILY 1)” appears.

3 Turn jog dial to select REC, then

press ENTER/NEXT.
“ON” appears and the hour digits flash
in the display.
1 2 REC SLEEP

VOLUME
ALL DISCS
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 Additional Information
Notes on CDs
Precautions • 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-static
On operating voltage spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Before operating the system, check that the • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
operating voltage of your system is identical with sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
the voltage of your local power supply. parked in direct sunlight.
On safety Cleaning the cabinet
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the detergent solution.
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off. To save a tape permanently
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
it is not to be used for an extended period of time. over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by illustrated.
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
component, unplug the stereo system and have
the component checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further. Detector slots
• The AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On placement Tab of side B Tab of side A
• Place the stereo system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereo Side A
system.
• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.
• Do not place the unit in locations where it is; Break off the
— Extremely hot or cold cassette tab of
— Dusty or dirty
side A
— Very humid
— Vibrating
— Subject to direct sunlight
On operation
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording,
• If the stereo system is brought directly from a cold cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. However,
to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow
room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the tape player to automatically detect the type of
the CD player. Should this occur, the system will tape.
not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave
the system turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any discs.

If you have any questions or problems concerning

your stereo system, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.

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 Precautions (continued)
Troubleshooting
Before placing a cassette in the
tape deck If you run into any problem using this stereo
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape system, use the following check list.
may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and
become damaged.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected
When using a tape longer than 90 correctly and firmly.
minutes Should any problem persist, consult your
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape nearest Sony dealer.
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc.
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck. General
Cleaning the tape heads
The display starts flashing as soon as you
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
When the tape heads become dirty;
plug in the power cord even though you
— the sound is distorted
haven’t turned on the power
— there is a decrease in sound level
(demonstration mode).
— the sound drops out •Press DEMO when the power is turned
— the tape does not erase completely off.
— the tape does not record The demonstration mode appears
Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start automatically the first time you plug in
an important recording or after playing an old tape. the power cord. If there is a power outage
Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning lasting longer than half a day, redo the
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the following:
cleaning cassette. — Clock setting (see “Step 2: Setting the
Demagnetizing the tape heads time”)
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
— Preset stations (see “Step 3: Presetting
have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of radio stations”)
use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. — Timer settings (see “Waking up to
For details, refer to the instructions of the music” and “Timer-recording radio
demagnetizing cassette. programs”).
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 speaker
cord will obstruct the speaker
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 There is severe hum or noise. Speakers
•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the
stereo system. Move the stereo system Sound comes from one channel or
away from the TV or VCR. unbalanced left and right volume.
The sound from the connected source is •Check the speaker connection and
speaker placement.
distorted.
•If “VIDEO” appears in the display when There is no sound from the surround
you press FUNCTION, switch the display speakers (MHC-GRX8/RX99/R800 only).
to “MD”. •Press SONIC FORMATION repeatedly to
“0:00” (or “12:00”) flashes in the display. select a mode other than “FRONT
ONLY”.
•A power interruption occurred. Set the
clock and timer settings again. There is no sound from the front speakers
(MHC-GRX8/RX99/R800 only).
The timer does not function.
•Press SONIC FORMATION repeatedly to
•Set the clock correctly.
select a mode other than “WHISPER”.
DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear
Sound lacks bass.
when you press the TIMER SELECT button.
•Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are
•Set the timer correctly. connected correctly.
•Set the clock.
The remote does not function.
•There is an obstacle between the remote
and the system.
CD Player
•The remote is not pointing in the
direction of the system’s sensor. The CD tray does not close.
•The batteries have run down. Replace the •The CD is not placed properly.
batteries. The CD will not play.
There is acoustic feedback. •The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray.
•Decrease the volume level. •The CD is dirty.
•Move the microphone away form the •The CD is inserted label side down.
speakers or change the direction of the •Moisture condensation has built up.
microphone. Remove the CD and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the
The color irregularity on a TV screen moisture evaporates.
persists.
•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on Play does not start from the first track.
after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color •The player is in program or shuffle mode.
irregularity still persists, place the Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
speakers farther away from the TV set. “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappear.
“OVER” is displayed.
•You have reached the end of the CD.
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 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
stereo.
permanently” on page 45).
•The tape has reeled to the end. •Press STEREO/MONO so that “STEREO”
appears.
The tape does not record nor play or there
is a decrease in sound level.
•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see If other troubles not described
“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 46). above occur, reset the system as
•The record/playback heads are follows:
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
1 Unplug the power cord.
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page
46). 2 Plug the power cord back in.
3 Press p, ENTER/NEXT, and DISC 1 at the
The tape does not erase completely. same time.
•The record/playback heads are
4 Press to turn on the power.
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page
46).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the
sound drops out.
•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.
Clean them (see “Cleaning the tape
heads” on page 46).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page
46).
After pressing ( (9) or §, there is a
mechanical noise, “EJECT” appears in the
display, and the unit enters standby mode
automatically.
• The cassette tape was not inserted
correctly. Eject the tape and turn the
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 CD player section
Specifications System Compact disc and digital
audio system
Laser Semiconductor laser
(λ=780nm)
Amplifier section Emission duration:
MHC-RX88/RX99: continuous
DIN power output (rated) Laser output Max. 44.6 µW*
80 + 80 watts *This output is the value
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) measured at a distance of
Continuous RMS power output (reference) 200 mm from the
100 + 100 watts objective lens surface on
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% the Optical Pick-up Block
THD) with 7 mm aperture.
Music power output (reference) Wavelength 780 – 790 nm
170 + 170 watts Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB
THD) Dynamic range More than 90 dB
MHC-GRX8/R800: CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V (Square optical connector jack, rear panel)
50/60 Hz Wavelength 600 nm
DIN power output (rated) Output Level –18 dBm
105 + 105 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Tape player section
Continuous RMS power output (reference) Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo
130 + 130 watts Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% (DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I
THD) cassette
Peak music power output (reference) 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB),
2000 watts using Sony TYPE II
cassette
Inputs Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
VIDEO IN: voltage 250 mV, 0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
(phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
MD IN: voltage 450 mV,
(phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms
MIX MIC: (phone jack) sensitivity 1 mV, Tuner section
impedance 10 kilohms FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Outputs
MD OUT: voltage 250 mV FM tuner section
(phono jacks) impedance 1 kilohms
PHONES: accepts headphones of 8 Tuning range
(stereo phone jack)
ohms or more 2 band models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 8 to 3 band (FM–MW–SW) models:
16 ohms 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
SURROUND SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 16 3 band (FM–MW–LW) models:
ohms 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
SUPER WOOFER: Voltage 1 V, impedance 1 4 band models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
kilohm Antenna FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

UKV tuner section (4 band models only)

Tuning range 65.0 – 74.0 MHz
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 Specifications (continued) SS-GRX8 for MHC-GRX8/SS-RX99 for MHC-RX99
Speaker system 4-way, 5-unit,
bass-reflex type,
magnetically shielded
AM tuner section type
Tuning range Speaker units
2 Band type: 531 – 1,602 kHz Woofer: 17 cm, cone type
(with the interval set at 9 Centre Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type
kHz) Side Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type x2
530 – 1,710 kHz Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome type
(with the interval set at 10 Nominal impedance 8 ohms
kHz) Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 x 365 x 320
3 Band/4 Band type: mm
European and Russian models: Mass Approx. 5.5 kg net per
MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz speaker
(with the interval set at 9 Surround Speaker (SS-SR110) for MHC-RX99/
kHz) GRX8/R800
LW: 153 – 279 kHz Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit,
(with the interval set at 3 bass-reflex type
kHz) Speaker units
Middle Eastern models: Full-range: 8 cm, cone type
MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz Nominal impedance 16 ohms
(with the interval set at 9 Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 x 85 x 215
kHz) mm
SW: 5.95 – 17.90 MHz Mass Approx. 1.0 kg net per
(with the interval set at 5 speaker
kHz)
Other models: General
MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
Power requirements
(with the interval set at 9
European and Russian models:
kHz)
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
530 – 1,710 kHz
Other models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 - 240 V
(with the interval set at 10
AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable
kHz)
with voltage selector
SW: 5.95 – 17.90 MHz
(with the interval set at 5
Power consumption
kHz)
MHC-GRX8/R800: 270 watts
Antenna AM loop antenna
MHC-RX88/RX99: 240 watts
Antenna terminals External antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 x 365 x 405
mm
Speaker
Front Speaker Mass
SS-RX88 for MHC-RX88/SS-R800 for MHC-R800 MHC-GRX8/R800: Approx. 11.7 kg
Speaker system 3-way, bass-reflex type, MHC-RX88/RX99: Approx. 10.4 kg
magnetically shielded
type Supplied accessories:
Speaker units AM loop antenna (1)
Woofer: 17 cm, cone type Remote RM-SR8 (1)
Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Batteries (2)
Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome type FM lead antenna (1)
Nominal impedance 8 ohms Speaker cords (4)
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 x 365 x 325 Front speaker pads (8)
mm
Mass Approx. 5 kg net per Design and specifications are subject to change
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 K S
Index Karaoke 40 Saving recordings 45
Selecting the audio emphasis
L, M 33
A Setting the time 6
Loop 28 Shuffle Play 22
Adjusting
the audio emphasis 33 Sleep Timer 42
the sound 32
N Sonic formation 36
the volume 13, 15, 18 Normal Play 12 Sound adjustment 32
Antennas 5, 10 Speakers 4, 9
Auto BPM 31 Station name 38
O
Automatic Source Selection
13, 16, 18 One Touch Play 13, 16, 18 T, U, V
Timer
B P, Q
falling asleep to music
Batteries 6 Pads. See Drum pads 42
Beat functions 30 Personal file 35 timer recording 44
Beat Jam 31 Playing waking up to music 42
a CD 12 Troubleshooting 46
a preset radio station 15 Tuner 7, 15
C
tracks in random order Tuning interval 8, 50
CD player 12, 20 (Shuffle Play) 22
CD Synchro Recording 14 tracks in the desired W, X, Y, Z
Clock setting 6 order (Program Play) 23
Connecting. See Hooking up tracks repeatedly Wake-up timer 42
(Repeat Play) 21
D Presetting radio stations 7
Preset tuning 15
Drum pads 29 Program Play 23
Display 20, 33 Protecting recordings 45
PTY 38
E
Edit 27 R
Radio Data System 38
F, G Radio stations
Flash 28 presetting 7
tuning in 15
Recording
H, I, J
a CD 14
Hooking up a radio program 16
optional components 9 timer recording 44
the antennas 5, 10 Repeat Play 21
the power 5 Resetting the system 48
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