3-862-005-11(1)Mini HhFiComponentSystemOperating InstructionsOwner's RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the

Connecting optional AV components (continued)Connecting a super woofer speakerYou can connect an optional super woofer speaker.To super wooferConnecti

Connecting outdoor antennasConnect the outdoor antenna to improve the reception.FM antennaConnect the optional FM outdoor antenna. You can also use th

Basic OperationsPlaying a CD— Normal playYou can play up to three CDs in a row.I / ^ CD ^(Power) g Z ►!! 1o oO QD □ O O O6^VOL +/-Press = and pl

To Do thisStop play Press .Pause -Press CD ►II (II on the remote). Press again to resume play.Select a track During play or pause, turn the jog dial

Recording a CD— CD Synchro RecordingThe CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (Cr02) tapes

Listening to the radio— Preset TuningPreset radio stations in the tuner's memory first (see "Step 3: Presetting radio stations").l/(!)

To listen to non-preset radio stationsUse manual or automatic tuning in step 2.For manual tuning, press + or - repeatedly.For automatic tuning, press

Press = and insert a blank tape into deck B.With the side you want to record facing forward4 Press # REC. -Deck B stands by for recording.5 Press DI

Playing a tape (continued)1 Press ^and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B.With the side you want to play facing forward• Pressing TAPE A (or TAPE

Recording from a tape— High-speed DubbingYou can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (Cr02) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted.l/(!) M(P

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

The CD PlayerUsing the CD displayYou can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD.l/(!)(Power)DISPLAY/DEMOPress DISPLAY/DEMO du

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly— Repeat PlayPress REPEAT so that "REPEAT" or "REPEAT 1" disappears from the display.To cancel

Playing the CD tracks in random order— Shuffle PlayYou can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order.l/(!) <1 *5(Power) I 4iDISC

Programming the CD tracks— Program PlayYou can make a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played.I/C!) 5

Programming the CD tracks (continued)To cancel Program PlayPress PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PROGRAM" or "SHUFFLE" disappears from

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

9 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks from the same disc or steps 4 to 6 for tracks from another disc to program the remaining tracks to be recorded on s

DJ EffectsLooping part of a CD— LoopFlashing part of a CD— FlashWith the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you cre

Sound AdjustmentAdjusting the soundYou can reinforce^the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones.I/Ó (Power)DBFB GROOVE PHONESN

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

Selecting the audio emphasisThe audio em^asis menu lets you select the soimd characteristic according to the sound you are listening to.The personal f

To cancel the effect MHC-GRX9000 / RX900 / GRX7 / GRX7J MHC-RX77 (Canadian model)Press EFFECT on the front panel (or the remote) repeatedly so that &q

Selecting the surround effectYou can enjoy the surround effect.I/Ò(Power) SURROUNDPress SURROUND to turn the surround effect on or off.Every time you

3 Press 4- or - repeatedly to select a frequency band.4 Turn the jog dial to adjust level.5 Repeat steps 3 and 4.6 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished.

Making a personal audio emphasisfiie (continued)3 Use the jog dial to select the file number (P FILE) where you want to store the sound effect.4 Pre

other FeaturesUsing the Radio Data System (RDS)(For Western European model only)What is the Radio Data System?Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcas

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)1 Press PTY.2 Turn jog dial to select the program type you want. See the "List of program typ

Singing aiong: KaraokeYou can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer's voice. You need to connect an optional microphon

Mixing and recording soundsTo stop recordingPressTips• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change t

Falling asleep to music— Sleep Timer-You can let the system turn off at the preset time, so you can sleep to the music. You can preset the time to be

Getting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the systemDo the following procedure O to H to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.AM loop

Waking up to music (continued)Prepare the music source you wantto pl^.• CD: Insert a CD. To start from a specific track, make a program (see "Pro

To check the settingPress TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to select the respective mode (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), then press ENTER/NEXT.To change the s

Timer-recording radio programs (continued)1 Tune in the preset radio station (see "Listening to the radio").2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET."

Additional InformationPrecautionsOn operating-voltageBefore operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with th

Precautions (continued)Before placing a cassette in the tape deckTake up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of t

There is severe hum or noise.• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR.The sound from the

Troubleshooting (continued)TunerTape DeckThe tape does not record.• No tape in the cassette holder.• The tab has been removed from the cassette (see &

SpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (MHC-RX66 U.S.A.nnodels only)POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION;with 6 ohm loads both channels drive

Specifications (continued)InputsMD/VIDEO IN; (phono jacks) ""MIX MIC; (phone jack)voltage 450 mV, impedance 47 kilohms sensitivity 1 mV, imp

AM tuner sectionTuning rangeNorth American models:European models: MW:LW:Middle Eastern models: MW: 'SW:Other models: MW:SW:AntennaAntenna te

Q Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.Jack type ®Extend the FM leadAM loop antenna horiz^tally.Jack type ®AM loop

Specifications (continued)Supplied accessories:General _Power requirements North American models:120 V AC, 60 HzEuropean models:230 V AC, 50/60 HzMexi

IndexLoop 28Adjustingthe audio emph9sis 30 the sound 29 the volume 13,15,18 Antennas 5,11 Automatic Source Selection 13,16,18Batteries 6CD player 12,

step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)To attach the front speaker padsAttach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabi

1 Press CLOCK / TIMER SET.The hour indication flashes.2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour.3 Press ENTER/NEXT.The minute indication flashes.un nri f

step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued)1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display.The bands you can receive v

Connecting optional AV componentsTo enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions of each component.Connecting a