Sony MHC-S3 User Manual

Mini Hi-FiComponentSystemOperating Instructions4-233-738-13(2)MHC-S3© 2001 Sony Corporation

10Saving the power instandby modePress DISPLAY repeatedly when thepower is off.Each time you press the button, the systemswitches cyclically as follow

11CDLoading a CD1 Press one of the DISC 1–3 Z buttons.The disc tray slides out.2 Place a CD with the label side up on thedisc tray.To insert additiona

12Programming the CDtracks— Program PlayYou can make a program of up to 25 tracksfrom all the CDs in the order you want them tobe played.1 Turn FUNCTI

13CDUsing the CD displayYou can check the remaining time of thecurrent track or that of the CD.When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you cancheck the informa

14Presetting radio stationsYou can preset 20 stations for FM and10 stations for AM.1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly toselect FM or AM.2 Press and hold TU

15TunerUsing the Radio DataSystem (RDS)(European model only)What is the Radio DataSystem?Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcastingservice that allows

16TipWhen you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-levelhigh-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that“DOLBY NR” appears in the display.Searching for

17TapeTurn FUNCTION toselect the recordingsource.Recording from a tape(High-Speed Dubbing)Recording from a CD(CD Synchro Recording)Recording manuallyI

18Recording to a tape (continued)Recording a CD by specifyingtrack order— Program EditWhen programming, make sure the playingtimes for each side do no

19Tape5 Set the time to stop recording followingstep 4.The start time appears, followed by the stoptime, the preset radio station to be recorded(e.g.,

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

20Adjusting the soundTo reinforce bass (DBFB*)Press DBFB on the remote.Each time you press the button, the displaychanges as follows:DBFB ON y DBFB OF

21Sound Adjustmentx DISCO/CLUBReproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/dance club.x CHURCHReproduces the acoustics of a stone church.x LIVE HOUSERepr

22Understanding the multichannel surround displays1 VIRTUAL: Lights up when the sound fieldwith virtual speakers is selected.2 dts: Lights up when DTS

23Sound Adjustmentx Effect level (EFFECT)Lets you adjust the “presence” of the currentsurround effect.x Wall type (WALL)Lets you control the level of

24Adjusting the equalizerThe EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization(low, mid, and high frequencies) of the frontspeakers. The equalizer settings are

25Sound AdjustmentTo reset the settings of all thecustomized sound fields1 Press SET UP.2 Press P or p repeatedly to select“RESET MENU”.3 Press ENTER

26PressSLEEP once.SLEEP repeatedly to selectthe time you want.SLEEP repeatedly until“SLEEP OFF” appears.Other FeaturesChanging the spectrumanalyzer di

27Other FeaturesDo thisPress TIMER SELECT (orCLOCK/TIMER SELECT onthe remote) and press O or orepeatedly to select therespective mode (“DAILY 1”or “DA

28Connecting audiocomponentsTo connect audio components, connect to thejacks on the rear panel of the tuner.ToMake a digitalrecording from CDto MDList

29Hooking up the Optional Components/Additional InformationAdditional InformationPrecautionsOn operating voltageBefore operating the unit, check that

3Table of ContentsParts IdentificationMain unit ... 4Remote Control ...

30Before placing a cassette in the tapedeckTake up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape mayget entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become

31Additional Information“DAILY 1”, “DAILY 2”, or “REC SELECT” doesnot appear when you press TIMER SELECT (orCLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote).• Set th

32TunerThere is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or“STEREO” flashes in the display).• Adjust the antenna.• The signal is too weak. Connect an externalante

33Additional InformationTuner sectionFM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tunerFM tuner sectionTuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHzAntenna FM lead antennaAntenna

34Table for the settings using SUR, EQ, and SET UP buttonsSUR parameters (Press SUR)Press P or p Press O or o Initial setting PageEFFECT [XX] depends

35Additional InformationAdjustable parameters for each sound fieldThe adjusted SUR and EQ parameters are stored in each sound field.The adjusted SP. L

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7Getting StartedAM loop antennaFront speaker(Left)Front speaker(Right)FM antennaCassette deckTunerCD playerGetting StartedHooking up the systemDo the

83 Connect the front speakers.Connect the speaker cords to the FRONTSPEAKER jacks.4 Connect the FM/AM antennas.Set up the AM loop antenna, then connec

9Getting StartedSetting the time1 Turn on the system.2 Press CLOCK/TIMER (or CLOCK/TIMERSET on the remote).When you set the time for the first time,pr