Sony MHC-VX333 Operations Instructions

Mini Hi-FiComponentSystem4-234-628-12(1)MHC-VX333/VX222© 2001 Sony CorporationOperating Instructions

10CD/VIDEO CDLoading a CD/VIDEO CD1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.The disc tray opens.2 Place a CD or VIDEO CD with the labelside up on the disc tray.When you pl

11CD/VIDEO CDTo Do thisSwitch to CDfunction fromanother sourcePress DISC 1 – 3 (AutomaticSource Selection). However, if aCD is used in a program, play

12Programing CD tracks (continued)7 Press hH (or nN on the remote).Other operationsTo Do thisCancel ProgramPlayPress PLAY MODE repeatedlyuntil “PROGRA

13CD/VIDEO CD4 Press hH (or nN on the remote).Other OperationsTo Do thisPlaying a VIDEO CD withPBC functions (Ver. 2.0)— PBC PlayYou can use menus on

14Playing a VIDEO CD with PBCfunctions (Ver. 2.0) (continued)Using the CD displayYou can check the remaining time of thecurrent track or the entire CD

15CD/VIDEO CD4While the deck is: DisplayedUsing the on-screendisplayYou can check the current operating status anddisc information of VIDEO CDs or aud

16Using the on-screen display(continued)To switch language of on-screendisplay (Chinese model only)You can switch the messages in the on-screendisplay

17CD/VIDEO CDLocating the track you want— Disc DigestYou can select the track you want by viewingthe first frame of each track. 9 different trackscan

18Resuming playback fromthe point you stopped aVIDEO CD— Resume PlayThe unit memorizes the point where youstopped the VIDEO CD so you can resumefrom t

19CD/VIDEO CD/TunerTunerPresetting radio stationsYou can preset up to 20 stations for FM and 10stations for AM.1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly toselect

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

20Listening to the radio— Preset TuningPreset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 19).1 Press TUNER/BAN

21Tuner/TapePlaying a tapeYou can use TYPE I (normal) tape.1 Load a tape.2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to selectg to play one side. Select j*1 toplay

22Recording to a tape— CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program EditYou can record from a CD, VIDEO CD, tape or radio. You can use TYPE I (norm

23TapeRecording a CD by specifyingtrack order— Program EditWhen programing, make sure the playing timesfor each side do not exceed the length of onesi

24Sound AdjustmentTimer-recording radio programs(continued)4 Set the time to start recording.Press v or V repeatedly to set the hour,then press B.The

25Tape/Sound AdjustmentTo cancel the effectPress EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly until“EFFECT OFF” appears in the display.Sound effect options“SURR” appears

26Other FeaturesEnhancing video gamesound— Game SyncYou need to connect a video game machine(see “Connecting a video game machine” onpage 30).Press GA

27Sound Adjustment/Other Features3 Press KARAOKE PON repeatedly toobtain the karaoke effect you desire.Each time you press the button, the displaychan

28Singing along: Karaoke (continued)Waking up to music— Daily TimerYou can wake up to music at a preset time.Make sure you have set the clock (see “Se

29Other Features/Optional Components8 Press ENTER.The type of timer (“DAILY 1” or“DAILY 2”), followed by the start time,stop time, and the music sourc

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30Hooking up the optional A/Vcomponents (continued)Connecting a video gamemachineConnect the video output of the video gamemachine to the VIDEO jack,

31Optional Components/Additional InformationAdditional InformationPrecautionsOn operating voltageBefore operating the system, check that the operating

32Precautions (continued)On operation• If the system is brought directly from a cold to awarm location, or is placed in a very damp room,moisture may

33Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any problem using this system, usethe following check list.First, check that the power cord is conn

34Troubleshooting (continued)Tape DeckThe tape does not record.• No tape in the cassette holder.• The tab has been removed from the cassette (see“To s

35Additional InformationIf other troubles not described aboveoccur, reset the system as follows:1 Unplug the power cord.2 Plug the power cord back in.

36Specification (continued)SpeakerSS-VX333 for MHC-VX333Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit,bass-reflex typeSpeaker unitsSub Woofer: 13 cm, cone typeWoofer:

37Additional InformationGlossaryAuto PauseAn automatical pauses according to the signalencoded on the disc while playing a VIDEOCD. If the CD player d

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61 Connect the speakers.Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKERjacks as shown below.R+L+–Right speakerFM antennaAM loop antennaLeft speakerInsert onl

7Getting StartedJack type BAM loop antennaExtend the FM lead antennahorizontallyAMFM75COAXIAL3 Connect the video input jack of your TVto the VIDEO OUT

8Hooking up the system (continued)To attach the speaker padsAttach the supplied speaker pads to the bottomof the speakers to stabilize the speakers an

9Getting StartedSetting the time1 Turn on the system.2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on theremote.Proceed to step 5 when “CLOCK” appearsin the display.3 Press