Sony MHC-NX1 User Manual Page 1

1©1999 by Sony CorporationMini Hi-FiComponentSystemOperating Instructions3-867-106-14(1)MHC-NX1Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located

101 Press one of the CD 1~5 § buttonsand place a CD on the disc tray.If a disc is not placed properly it will notbe recognized.Press the same button t

Basic Operations11§The CD SYNC button lets you record from aCD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I(normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. Therecording lev

12)0P+=p··ª·ª·p=/+VvbBVOLUME +/––+0g)≠ +–+VOLUMESTEREO/MONO–/+12345§§ §·ª · π ª · π∏π2 Press one of the CD 1~5 § buttonsand place

Basic Operations131 Press TUNER BAND repeatedlyuntil the band you want appears inthe display.The bands you can receive varydepending on the model you

14TUNEDSTEREOMHz§≠ +–+0g)≠ +–+12345§§ §·ª · π ª · π∏πDOLBY NRπª–/+3 Press § and insert a recordable tapeinto deck B.4 Press REC PAUSE

Basic Operations15§)0P+=p··ª·ª·pDECK Aª·p0/)DECK Bª·VvbBVOLUME +/––+0g)≠ +–+12345§§ §·ª · π ª · π∏πDOLBY NRππVOLUMEPlaying a

16Searching for the beginning of atrack (AMS*)During playback, turn the jog dial the samedirection as the ª or · indicator to goforward. Turn the oppo

Basic Operations17§–+0g)≠ +–+12345§§ §·ª · π ª · π∏πDOLBY NRππ1 Press § and insert a recorded tapein deck A and a recordable tape inde

18–+0g)≠ +–+DISPLAYThe CD Playernn/ Press DISPLAY.Each time you press the button duringnormal playback or in the stop mode, thedisplay changes as fol

19–+0g)≠ +–+12345§§ §·ª · π ª · π∏πDISC 1~5–+0g)≠ +–+REPEATPLAY MODEPlaying the CD tracksin random order–– Shuffle PlayPlaying the CD tr

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

20–+0g)≠ +–+12345§§ §·ª · π ª · π∏πpProgramming the CDtracks–– Programme PlayYou can make a programme of up to 32 tracksfrom all the CDs

21PROGRAM1 Press CD, then place a CD.2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” appears in thedisplay.3 Press one of the DISC 1~5 buttons toselect a

22You can record from CD, tape, or radio asyou like. For example, you can record just thesongs you want or record from the middle ofthe tape. The reco

231 Place a CD and insert a recordabletape into deck B.2 Press CD.3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” appears in thedisplay.4 Press one of the

24Selecting tape lengthautomatically— Tape Select EditYou can check the most suitable tape lengthfor recording a CD. Note that you cannot useTape Sele

25–+0g)≠ +–+GROOVEDBFBPHONESSound AdjustmentFor a powerful sound (GROOVE)Press GROOVE. The volume switches topower mode, DBFB is automatically set t

26–+0g)≠ +–+Selecting the audioemphasisThe audio emphasis menu lets you select thesound characteristic according to the soundyou are listening to.Sel

27)0P·pDIMMERVvbBChanging thebrightness of thedisplayYou can enjoy changing the brightness of thedisplay while listening to the music./ Press DIMMER

281 Select the audio emphasis you wantfor your basic sound (see “Selectingthe audio emphasis” on page 26).2 Press GEQ.3 Press B or b to select frequen

292 Press P FILE.The personal file number flashes in thedisplay.3 Press B or b to select the file number(P FILE) where you want to storethe sound effe

3Table of ContentsGetting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the system... 4Step 2: Setting the time ... 7Step 3: Presetting

30–+0g)≠ +–+§DISPLAYTo check the RDS informationEach time you press DISPLAY, the displaychanges as follows:TipPressing and holding DISPLAY for 2 sec

31CULTUREProgrammes about national or regionalculture, language, and social concerns.SCIENCEProgrammes about the natural sciences.VARIEDProgrammes con

32··ªSLEEPJAZZJazz programmes.COUNTRYCountry music programmes.NATIONProgrammes featuring the popularmusic of the country or region.OLDIESProgrammes

3315 Set the time to start playback.Press V or v to set the hour, then pressENTER.The minute indication starts flashing.Press V or v to set the minute

34)0P+=p··ª·ª·pVvbBTIMER SELECT4 Set the time to start recording.Press V or v to set the hour, then pressENTER.The minute indication starts fl

35To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deckOptional componentsConnecting an MD deckfor analog recordingMake sure to match the color of the plugs andthe co

36To the audio output of the VCRConnecting a VCRMake sure to match the color of the plugs andthe connectors. To listen to the sound of theconnected V

37AMAMFM75COAXIALFM 75ΩAMAMFM75COAXIALInsulated wire (not supplied)Connecting externalantennasConnect the external antenna to improve thereception. Re

38•When using CDs that have glue or similar tackysubstance on the label side of the disc or that useda special ink when the label was printed, there i

39TroubleshootingIf you run into any problem using this stereosystem, use the following check list.First, check that the power cord is connectedfirmly

42224315Getting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the systemDo the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords andaccessories.

40Troubleshooting (continued)There is severe hum or noise.•A TV or VCR is placed too close to thestereo system. Move the stereo systemaway from the TV

41Tape DeckThe tape does not record.•No tape in the cassette holder.•The tab has been removed from thecassette (see “To save a tapepermanently” on pag

42InputsVIDEO IN: voltage 250 mV,(phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohmsMD IN: voltage 450 mV,(phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohmsMIC: sensitivity 1 mV,(mini

43Tuner sectionFM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tunerFM tuner sectionTuning rangeTourist model: 76.0 – 108.0 MHzOther models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHzAntenna

44IndexAAdjustingthe graphic equalizer 28the sound 25the volume 11, 16Aerials 5, 37Automatic Source Selection11, 13, 16BBatteries 6CCD player 18

5FM 75ΩAMAMFM 75 ΩCOAXIAL+–RL+Insert only the stripped portion.Black/Stripe (’)Red/Solid (‘)1 Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEMCONTROL connectors un

6]}]}VOLTAGE SELECTOR220V120V230240V-4 For models with a voltage selector,set VOLTAGE SELECTOR toposition of your local power linevoltage.5 Connect

71 Press CLOCK/TIMER.The hour indication flashes.2 Press V or v to set the hour.The clock is on a 24-hour system for theEuropean model and a 12-hour s

8TUNEDSTEREOTUNEDSTEREOMHz–+0g)≠ +–+nnPreset numberStep 3: Presettingradio stationsYou can preset the following number ofstations:– 2 band model: 20

9To tune in a station with a weaksignalPress + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in thestation manually.To set another station to the existpreset numb