Sony MHC-RXD6AV Operations Instructions

1Mini Hi-FiComponentSystem©1999 by Sony CorporationOperating Instructions3-866-222-11(1)fMHC-RXD6AVMHC-GRX40AVOwner’s RecordThe model and serial numbe

101342Step 3: Setting the time(continued)3 Press ENTER/NEXT.The minute indication flashes.4 Turn the jog dial to set the minute.5 Press ENTER/NEXT.Th

11VOLUMEALL DISCSßPreset number2 Press and hold + or – until thefrequency indication starts tochange, then release.Scanning stops when the system tune

12To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deckConnecting optionalAV componentsTo enhance your system, you can connectoptional components. Refer to theinstru

13FM 75ΩAMIEC standard socketconnector(not supplied)75-ohm coaxial cable(not supplied)To the audio output of the VCRcontinuedTo super wooferConnecting

141VOLUMEPLAY MODE2DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE0/)p(PFM 75ΩAMAMFM 75Ω Playing a CD— Normal playBasic OperationsYou can play up to three CDs in a row.1/u(Power)

Basic Operations15SHUFFLE REPEAT1ALL 1DISCS PROGRAMSTEPVOLUMESYNCß1 Press § and place up to two CDs onthe disc tray.If a disc is not placed properly i

16The CD SYNC button lets you record from aCD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I(normal) tapes.1 Press § and insert a blank tape intodeck B.Recordi

Basic Operations17=+(Pp0(()VOL +/–=/+TUNER/BAND2 Press § and place a CD.Then press again to close the disc tray.If the indicator for the tray you want

18+=Tips• Pressing TUNER/BAND when the system is offautomatically turns the system on and tunes to thelast received station (One Touch Play).• You can

Basic Operations1913645p2+=VOLUMEMHzkHzALL DISCSßRecording from theradioYou can record the radio program on a tapeby calling up a preset station. You

2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.Refer servicin

201 Press § and insert a recorded tapein deck A or B.2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to play one side. Selectß* to play both sides.To play bo

Basic Operations213 Press TAPE A ( or TAPE B ( (orDECK A ( or DECK B ( on theremote).Press TAPE A 9 or TAPE B 9 to playthe reverse side. (Press DECK

22The CD PlayerTo check the total playing timeand the number of tracks on a CDPress DISPLAY in the stop mode.If you press DISPLAY again, the clock dis

23Playing the CD tracksrepeatedly–– Repeat PlayThis function lets you repeat a single CD orall CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play andProgram Play./ Pres

241 DISC 1 – 3 32Playing the CD tracksin random order–– Shuffle PlayYou can play all the tracks on one CD or allCDs in random order.1 Press FUNCTION r

25=+(Pp0(()pCLEARCHECKSHUFFLE REPEAT1ALL 1DISCS PROGRAMSTEPVOLUMESYNCßProgramming the CDtracks–– Program PlayYou can make a program of up to 32 tracks

26Recording on a tapemanuallyYou can record from CD, tape, or radio asyou like. For example, you can record just thesongs you want or record from the

272345pPLAY MODETAPE B (4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to record on one side.Select ß (or RELAY) to record onboth sides.5 Press PAUSE.Recordi

28Selecting tape lengthautomatically— Tape Select EditYou can check the most suitable tape lengthfor recording a CD. Note that you cannot useTape Sele

29You can reinforce the bass, create a morepowerful sound, and listen with headphones.To reinforce bass (DBFB)Press DBFB*.Every time you press the but

3Table of ContentsGetting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the main unit ... 4Step 2: Setting up your speakers ... 5Step 3: Setting the time ...

30VOLUMEALL DISCSßSelecting the audioemphasisThe audio emphasis menu lets you select thesound characteristic according to the soundyou are listening t

31DSP=+(Pp0(()Selecting surroundeffects/ Press DSP repeatedly to select thesurround effect you desire.SURROUND ON: Reproduces stereosources in surroun

32=+(Pp0(()PRO LOGIC ON/OFFEnjoying Dolby ProLogic Surround sound/ Press DOLBY PROLOGIC (or PROLOGIC ON/OFF on the remote)while playing a program sour

33TIMER SELECT4,5,8324,5,79(PpSLEEPFalling asleep tomusic— Sleep TimerYou can let the system turn off at the presettime, so you can sleep to the music

34To check the settingPress TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial toselect the respective mode (DAILY 1 orDAILY 2), then press ENTER/NEXT.To change the s

351 Tune in the preset radio station (see“Listening to the radio” on page 17).2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.“SET (DAILY 1)” appears.3 Turn jog dial to selec

36PrecautionsOn operating voltageBefore operating the system, check that theoperating voltage of your system is identical withthe voltage of your loca

37Notes on CDs• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the CD from the center out.• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,comm

38There is severe hum or noise.•A TV or VCR is placed too close to thesystem. Move the system away from theTV or VCR.The sound from the connected sou

39SpeakersSound comes from one channel orunbalanced left and right volume.•Check the speaker connection andspeaker placement.The sound comes from the

4FM 75ΩAMAMFM75Ω/Extend the FM leadantenna horizontally.AM loop antennaExtend the FM leadantenna horizontally.AM loop antennaAM loop antennaFM antenna

40For the U.S. modelAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTION:With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from70 – 20,000 Hz; ra

41Center Surround Speaker:DIN power output (rated) 25 watts(12 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)Continuous RMS power output (reference)30 watts(12 ohms at 1 kHz,10%

42SS-RXD6AV for North American modelSS-GRX40AV for Other modelsSpeaker system 3-way, bass-reflex typemagnetically shieldedtypeSpeaker unitsWoofer: 17

43For customers in CanadaUse only the supplied SS-SR115 rear surroundspeaker for connection to the REAR SPEAKER jacks,the supplied SS-CN115 center sur

44Sony Corporation Printed in ChinaIndexAAdjustingthe audio emphasis 30the sound 29the volume 9, 15, 18, 21Antennas 4, 13Automatic Source Sel

5Frontspeaker (L)Frontspeaker (R)CentersurroundspeakerRear surroundspeaker (L)Rear surroundspeaker (R)continued45°Inserting two R03 (size AAA)batterie

6+–RL+Step 2: Setting up your speakers(continued)Center surround speakerRearsurroundspeaker60 to 90 cm(2 to 3 feet)Insert only the stripped portion.Bl

7RL+–Centersurround speakerFront speaker (Left)Front speaker (Right)Rear surround speaker (Left)Rear surround speaker (Right)Insert only the stripped

8=+(Pp0(()2131R+–LStep 2: Setting up your speakers(continued)Insert only the stripped portion.Stripe (’)Solid (‘)3Connect the center surroundspeaker.C

9ncontinuedStep 3: Setting thetimeYou must set the time before using the timerfunctions.The clock is on a 24-hour system for theEuropean and Russian