Sony MHC-W55 Operations Instructions Page 1

13-800-829-31(1)©1996 by Sony CorporationMini Hi-FiComponent SystemMHC-W55fOperating Instructions

Chapter 2: the CD Player10Playing tracks in a clip(CLIP PLAY)CLIP indicator(s) light in the display to letyou know when clips are stored for a disc.1

Chapter 3: the Radio11Listening to theRadioWhen you want to play a radioprogramme, you can have the tunerautomatically scan the radio frequenciesand t

Chapter 3: the Radio12Playing Preset RadioStationsOnce you have preset the stations, use theJOG dial to quickly tune in your favouritestations.1 Press

Chapter 3: the Radio13To check the RDS informationEach time you press DISPLAY, the displaychanges as follows:m Station nameµFrequencyµProgramme typeµC

Chapter 4: the Tape Player14Playing a TapeYou can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II(CrO2) and TYPE IV (metal) tapes. Whenyou insert a tape, the deck detect

Chapter 4: the Tape Player15Recording a CDYou can record from a CD to a tape. UseTYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes.Do not use TYPE IV (metal) ta

Chapter 4: the Tape Player165 Select dual or single-sided recording. * Recording always stops at the end of thereverse side. Be sure to start from the

Chapter 4: the Tape Player1710 Press P PAUSE to release recordingpause.Recording starts.After about 10 seconds, the CD startsplaying.To stop recordin

Chapter 4: the Tape Player18➔ continued5 Press ENTER/NEXT.The chosen track number lights up inthe music calendar and is memorized. Ifthe track number

Chapter 4: the Tape Player19Recording and playback start from thefront side of the tape, unless you changethe playing direction before recording.Make

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

Chapter 5: Sound Adjustment20Selecting The AudioEmphasisYour stereo system is provided with 20different preset effects (music menu)created from differ

Chapter 5: Sound Adjustment21To change the equalizer displayEach time you hold down DISPLAY for afew seconds, the equalizer display changesto show one

Chapter 6: Additional Features22Falling Asleep toMusicYou can set the stereo system to turn offautomatically so you can go to sleep tomusic (sleep tim

Chapter 6: Additional Features23To cancel the timer1 Press TIMER.2 Press TIMER SELECT and use the JOGdial to choose “TIMER OFF.”3 Press ENTER/NEXT.The

Chapter 6: Additional Features24➔ continuedTo check the preset times settings1 Press TIMER.2 Press TIMER SELECT and use the JOGdial to select “REC”.3

Chapter 6: Additional Features25Connecting OptionalEquipmentFor greater enjoyment of your stereosystem, you can connect other componentsto the stereo.

For Your Information26In case colour irregularity isobserved on nearby TV screenWith the magnetically shielded type ofspeaker system, the speakers can

For Your Information27MaintenanceTo clean the tape heads and tapepathContaminated tape heads cause poorrecording or sound drop-out in playback.We reco

For Your Information28MassAmplifier/Tuner section:Approx. 5.5 kg (12 lbs. 2 oz.)Tape/CD section:Approx. 4.4 kg (9 lbs. 11 oz.)Design and specificati

For Your Information29!™ § OPEN/CLOSE/EX-CHANGE button(7)!£·P (play/pause) button* (7)!¢p (stop) button (7) Rear panelAmplifier/Tuner section1 ANTENNA

3Chapter 1: Setting UpConnecting the Stereo 4Inserting the Batteries 6Setting the Clock 6Chapter 2: the CD PlayerPlaying CDs (normal play) 7Playin

For Your Information30IndexAdjustingthe sound 20the volume 20the audio emphasis 20AMS 7Aerials 4Batteries 6CD player 7CD synchro recording 15C

For Your Information32Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

Chapter 1: Setting Up4Connecting theAerialsAM loop aerial (supplied)FM lead aerial* (supplied)*Extend horizontallyAM loop aerial connectionConnect the

Chapter 1: Setting Up5STEP 4!Do this connection last!Left speakerto a wall outletRight speakerAM loop aerial (sup-plied)To improve the AM receptionAft

Chapter 1: Setting Up6Setting the ClockThe built-in clock shows the time in thedisplay even if the power is off.Use the buttons on the unit to do this

Chapter 2: the CD Player7Playing CDs (normalplay)You can play all the tracks on up to threediscs consecutively in their original order(normal play). B

Chapter 2: the CD Player81 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”appears in the display.2 Place the CD(s) on the disc tray.3 Press 1/ALL DISCS to choose

Chapter 2: the CD Player9Playing Tracks in theDesired Order(programme play)You can make a programme of up to32 tracks from all the CDs in the order yo