Sony MHC-RXD3 User Manual

3-866-217-11(1)Mini Hi-FiComponentSystemOperating InstructionsOwner's RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record th

Connecting outdoor antennas (continued)AM antennaConnect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supp

1 Press A OPEN/CLOSE and place up to two CDs on the disc tray.If a disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized.With the label side up. Whe

Recording a CD— CD Synchro RecordingThe CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use a TYPE I (normal) tape.1 Press = and i

Listening to the radio— Preset TuningPreset radio stations in the tuner's memory first (see "Step 3: Presetting radio stations" on page

Listening to the radio (continued)Tips• Pressing TUNER/BAND when the system is off automatically turns the system on and tunes in the last received st

3 Press = and insert a blank tape into deck B.Deck B stands by for recording.The indicator on TAPE B ►- (for front side) lights up.5 Press DIRECTION r

Playing a tape (continued)Press = and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B.You can play the reverse side only on deck B.If you use only deck A, go to

Recording from a tapeYou can use a TYPE I (normal) tape.l/(!) -(power) *! TAPE B ►1 Press = and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a bl

The CD PlayerUsing the CD displayYou can check the remaining time of the current track.DISPLAY/DEMO =rT*XZX® o o / - o o o' < ') <

Playing the CD tracks in random order— Shuffle PlayYou can play all the tracks on one CD or all the CDs in random order.3 1DISC 1 - 31 Press FUNCTION

WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To .i\ oid clecthca! shwk, do not open the cabinet. Refer ser\ icin

Programming the CD tracks— Program PlayYou can make a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs iiv tire order you wairt thena to be played.3 '

6 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 to 5.Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same disc.7 Press CD ►'ll (or CD on the remote).All t

The Tape DeckRecording on a tape manuallyYou can record from CD, tape, or radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or re

Recording CDs by specifying the track order— Program EditYou can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the

Recording CDs by specifying the track order (continued)Selecting tape length automatically— Tape Seiect EditPress EDIT once so that "EDIT" f

Sound AdjustmentAdjusting the soundYou can reinforce the bass and listen with headphones.PHONESDBFBTo reinforce bass (DBFB)Press DBFB*."DBFB ^\\\

To change the spectrum analyzer displayPress DISPLAY/ DEMO repeatedly to select one of the displays below.Selecting the audio emphasis(continued)P

Waking up to music— Daily TimerYou can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see "Step 2; Setting the ti

Waking up to music (continued)7 Press or repeatedly until the music source you want appears. The indications change as follows:> TUNER ♦-» CD PLAY

"ON" appears and the hour digits flash in the display.4 Press ENTER/NEXT.5 Set the time to start recording. Press or repeatedly to set the

Table of ContentsGetting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the system...4Step 2; Setting the time...6Step 3: Presetting radio s

Additional InformationPrecautionsOn operating voltageBotore operating the system, check that the operating voltage ot your system is identical with th

Before placing a cassette in the tape deckTake up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become

Troubleshooting (continued)SpeakersThere is severe hum or noise.• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the system. Move the system away from the TV or V

The tape does not record.• No tape in the cassette holder.• The tab has been removed from the cassette (see "To save a tape permanently" on

SpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS:(U.S.A. model only)POWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTION;with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from70 -

IndexAdjustingthe sound 25 the volume 11,13,16 Antennas 5,9 Automatic Source Selection 11,14,16Batteries 5CD player 10,12,18 CD Synchro Recording 12 C

Getting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the systemDo the following procedure Q to B to hook up your system using the supplied cords andAM loop antennaaccess

B Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.Jack type ®AM loop antennaExtend the FM lead antenna horizontally.Jack type

step 2: Setting the timeYou must set the time before using the timer functions.You can set the time while the system is off. For European models, t

Step3: Presetting radio stationsYou can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM.I/C!)(power)2 2 11 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the b

To erase a preset number1 Press and hold TUNER MEMORY until the preset number flashes in the display.2 Press or repeatedly to select the preset numb

Connecting an MD deck for analog recordingMake sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD dec