Sony MHC-VX8 User Manual

1GBMini Hi-FiComponentSystem©1999 by Sony CorporationOperating Instructions3-865-693-14(1)fMHC-VX8/VX8J

10GBTo tune in a station with a weaksignalPress + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in thestation manually.To set another station to the existpreset n

11GBBasic OperationsVOLUMEPREVNEXT0 )= +DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGECD(PpPLAYMODE1 Turn on your TV and select thevideo input.Refer to the operating instructi

12GBTo Do thisStop play Press p.Pause Press CD (P (or P on theremote)*1. Press again toresume play.Select a track Press NEXT to go forward,PREV to go

13GBBasic Operations1 Press § and place up to two CDs onthe disc tray.If a disc is not placed properly it will notbe recognized.To insert a third disc

14GBTo Do thisStop play Press p.Pause Press CD (P (P on theremote). Press again to resumeplay.Select a track During play or pause, turn thejog dial cl

15GBBasic Operations2 Press § and place a CD.Then press again to close the disc tray.If the indicator for the tray you want torecord is not lit green,

16GBVOLUMESTEREO/MONO+=Listening to the radio–– Preset TuningPreset radio stations in the tuner's memoryfirst (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stat

17GBBasic OperationsRecording from theradioYou can record the radio program on a tapeby calling up a preset station. You can useTYPE I (normal) or TY

18GB=/+0/)DECK A 9(DECK B 9(pVOL +/–Playing a tapeYou can use any type of tape, TYPE I(normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal) ,since the deck auto

19GBBasic Operations1 Press § and insert a recorded tapein deck A or B.2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to play one side. Selectß* to play bot

2GBVIDEO CDs Audio CDsDisc logoContents Audio + Video Audio(moving pictures)Disc size 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cmPlay time 74 min./20 min. 74 min./20 min.No

20GBRecording from atape— High-speed Dubbing3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to record on one side.Select ß (or RELAY) to record onboth sides.4

21GBBasic OperationsVOLUME4 Start playing the music and adjustthe volume.5 Adjust the microphone volume byturning MIC LEVEL.When you use VIDEO CDsTurn

22GBAdjusting themicrophone echo/ Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust theecho effect.To cancel the echoingTurn ECHO LEVEL to 0.(Power)Adjusting the keyThis func

23GBPlaying a VIDEO CDwith PBC functions(Ver. 2.0)–– PBC PlayThe PBC (Play Back Control) function displaymenus on your TV screen to let you enjoyinter

24GBTo cancel PBC Playback of VIDEOCDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)There are two ways to cancel the PBCfunctions.• Before you start playing, select t

25GBnnn/ Press DISPLAY.Each time you press the button duringnormal playback or in the stop mode, thedisplay changes as follows:During normal playbackP

26GB• During playback of an audio CD inProgram Play mode1 Current disc and track number2 “PROGRAM”3 Programmed disc and track numbers4 Elapsed time of

27GB• During stop mode of an audio CD(except Program Play mode)1 Current disc number2 Play mode3 Disc number and track numbers*4 Total playing time of

28GBLocating a specific part of a disc(continued)Locating by SceneNumber–– Scene SearchOn VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0),the menu screens, mo

29GBLocating the track youwant–– Disc DigestYou can select the track you want by viewingthe first frame of each track. Either 9 or 12different tracks

3GBTable of ContentsGetting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the system... 4Step 2: Setting the time ... 8Step 3: Presettin

30GBLocating a specific part of a disc(continued)Locating a section withina track–– Track DigestYou can have the CD player divide a VIDEOCD track into

31GBResuming playbackfrom the point youstopped a VIDEO CD–– Resume PlayThe unit memorizes the point where youstopped the VIDEO CD so you can resumefro

32GBSetting the sharpness–– Active PictureThis function emphasizes the outline of thepicture to create a sharper image./ Press ACTIVE so that “ACTIVEP

33GBPlaying the CD tracksrepeatedly–– Repeat PlayThis function lets you repeat a single CD orall CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play andProgram Play./ Pr

34GBPlaying the CD tracksin random order–– Shuffle PlayYou can play all the tracks on one CD or allCDs in random order.1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly unt

35GB1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until“CD” appears in the display, thenplace a CD.2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” appears in thedisplay.3 P

36GBPlaying CDs withoutinterruption–– CD Non-Stop PlayYou can play CDs without pausing betweentracks.You cannot use this function with VIDEOCDs.To Pre

37GBYou 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 r

38GBp1 Place a CD and insert a recordabletape into deck B.2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until“CD” appears in the display.3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly un

39GB9 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks fromthe same disc or steps 4 to 6 fortracks from another disc to programthe remaining tracks to be recordedon si

4GBGetting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the systemDo the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords andaccessories.Notes

40GBFlashing part of a CD— CD FlashWith the flash function, you can “flash” theCD sound during playback. This lets youcreate original recordings.You c

41GBPAD BPAD ASELECT 4/$nnUsing the drum padsWith the drum pads, you can add percussionduring playback. This effect can be used withany source, to cre

42GBSELECT 4/$SPEED “/”nnnUsing the beatfunctionsWith the beat functions, you can enjoy avariety of rhythms. They can be used withany source, to crea

43GBnUsing the AUTO BPMfunctionThis function automatically synchronizes therhythm of the current beat pattern with thesound source.1 Start playing a s

44GBUsing the BEAT MIXfunctionWith the BEAT MIX function, you can add arhythm pattern to one of the preset rhythmpatterns. This function lets you stor

45GBYou can reinforce the bass, create a morepowerful sound, and listen with headphones.To reinforce bass (DBFB)Press DBFB*.Every time you press the b

46GB* The personal file function lets you store your owneffects (see “Making a personal audio emphasisfile” on page 49).To cancel the effectPress EFFE

47GBUsing the synchronizedequalizerYou can set the audio emphasis to changeautomatically according to the beat andtempo at the music./ Press SYNC EQ.T

48GBCINEMA SPACE/SURROUNDAdjusting the graphicequalizerYou can adjust the sound by raising orlowering the levels of specific frequencyranges.Before op

49GB4 Turn the jog dial to adjust level.5 Repeat steps 3 and 4.6 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished.NoteIf you choose another menu audio emphasis (otherth

5GBVIDEO OUT3 Connect the video input jack of yourTV to the VIDEO OUT jack with thesupplied video connecting cable.When using a TVTurn on the TV and s

50GB3 Use the jog dial to select the filenumber (P FILE 1~5) where youwant to store the sound effect.4 Press ENTER/NEXT.The adjusted sound effects are

51GBMixing and recordingsoundsYou can “mix” sounds by playing one of thecomponents and singing or speaking into amicrophone (not supplied). The mixeds

52GBYou can wake up to music at a preset timeevery day. Make sure you have set the clock(see “Step 2: Setting the time”).1 Prepare the music source y

53GBTo check the settingPress TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial toselect the respective mode (DAILY 1 orDAILY 2), then press ENTER/NEXT.To change the

54GB1 Tune in the preset radio station (see“Listening to the radio” on page 16).2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.“SET (DAILY 1)” appears.3 Turn jog dial to sel

55GBConnecting an MD deckfor analog recordingMake sure to match the color of the plugs andthe connectors. To listen to the sound of theconnected MD de

56GBConnecting a VCRMake sure to match the color of the plugs andthe connectors. To listen to the sound of theconnected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedl

57GBConnecting externalantennasConnect the external antenna to improve thereception. Refer to the instructions of eachcomponent.FM antennaConnect the

58GBNotes on CDs•Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the CD from the center out.•Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,comm

59GBTroubleshootingIf you run into any problem using this stereosystem, use the following check list.First, check that the power cord is connectedfirm

6GBVOLTAGE SELECTOR220V120V230240V-SYSTEM SELECTAUTOPALNTSCStep 1: Hooking up the system(continued)4 Set SYSTEM SELECT (color system)to the appro

60GBTroubleshooting (continued)There is severe hum or noise.•A TV or VCR is placed too close to thestereo system. Move the stereo systemaway from the

61GBTape DeckThe tape does not record.•No tape in the cassette holder.•The tab has been removed from thecassette (see “To save a tapepermanently” on p

62GBSpecificationsAmplifier sectionThe following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V50/60 HzDIN power output (rated)160 + 160 watts(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)Co

63GBSpeakerFront Speaker (SS-VX8JG/VX8/VX8G)Speaker system 4-way, 5-unit,bass-reflex type,magnetically shieldedtypeSpeaker unitsWoofer: 20 cm, cone ty

64GBGlossaryAuto PauseAn automatically pauses according to thesignal encoded on the disc while playing aVIDEO CD. If the CD player does not resumeplay

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68GBSony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaIndexGGroove 45GUIDANCE MODE 43H, I, JHooking upoptional components55-57the antennas 5, 57the system

7GBTVTV VOL +/TV CH +/TV/VIDEOTo attach the front speaker padsAttach the supplied front speaker pads to thebottom of the speakers to stabilize thespea

8GB3 Press ENTER/NEXT.The minute indication flashes.4 Turn the jog dial to set the minute.5 Press ENTER/NEXT.The clock starts working.TipIf you’ve mad

9GBPreset numberStep 3: Presettingradio stationsYou can preset the following number ofstations:– 2 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for AM.– 3 band model: 2