About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for MHC-BX9/DX9/BX7/DX7/BX5 and DX5. MHC-BX9 is the model used for illustration purposes only. The location of some buttons on MHC-DX9/BX7/DX7/BX5/DX5 is different, but the name of the buttons is the same.

For MHC-BX9/BX7/BX5

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system. 4 Step 2: Setting the time.. 7 Step 3: Presetting radio stations.. 8 Saving the power in standby mode.. 9

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound.. 27 Selecting the audio emphasis. 28 Changing the spectrum analyzer display.. 29 Selecting the surround effect. 29 Adjusting the graphic equalizer. 30

Basic Operations

Playing a CD... 10 Recording a CD. 12 Listening to the radio.. 13 Recording from the radio.. 14 Playing a tape.. 15 Recording from a tape.. 17

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*... 31 Singing along: Karaoke.. 33 Falling asleep to music. 35 Waking up to music.. 35 Timer-recording radio programs. 37

The CD Player

Using the CD display.. 18 Playing the CD tracks repeatedly. 19 Playing the CD tracks in random order.. 20 Programming the CD tracks.. 21

Optional Components

Connecting audio components.. 38 Connecting a VCR.. 39 Connecting external antennas. 40

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually. 23 Recording a CD by specifying track order.. 24

Additional Information

Precautions.. 41 Troubleshooting.. 42 Specifications.. 45 Index.. Back Cover

* European model only

DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD.. 26 Flashing part of a CD.. 26
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Do the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
Surround speaker* (Right) AM loop antenna FM antenna Surround speaker* (Left)

Front speaker (Right)

* MHC-BX7/DX7 only.

Front speaker (Left)

1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of front speakers to the SPEAKER jacks as below.
Insert only the stripped portion.
2 Connect the surround speaker

(MHC-BX7/DX7 only).

Connect the speaker cords to SURROUND SPEAKER jacks.

Red/Solid (3)

Black/Stripe (#)
Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. The type of speakers supplied varies according to the model you purchased (see Specifications on page 45).
4 For models with a voltage selector,
set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

230 - 240V
3 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Jack type A

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

FM 75 AX IAL

5 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for model equipped with an adaptor).

Jack type B

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna
To connect optional components

See page 38.

To deactivate the demonstration
When you set the time (see Step 2: Setting the time), the demonstration is deactivated. To activate/deactivate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY once (MHC-DX9/ DX7/DX5) or twice (MHC-BX9/BX7/BX5) while the system is off.

continued

Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) To attach the front speaker pads
Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping.
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote

e E e E

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Positioning the speakers (MHC-BX7/DX7 only)
Before you connect them, determine the best location for your speakers.
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD mechanism. 1 Make sure that all discs are removed from the unit. 2 Hold down CD and then press ?/1 so that LOCK appears in the display. 3 Unplug the AC power cord.

You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection). If there is no CD in the player, CD NO DISC appears in the display. When a disc tray holding a CD is selected (or the CD in the disc tray is playing) the disc pointer indicator lights. When a disc tray holding a CD is not selected, the disc presence indicator lights, but the disc pointer indicator does not light. When all disc trays are empty, both the disc presence indicator and disc pointer indicator light.

Find a point in a track

When a tray has not been detected by the unit, the disc pointer indicator may light even though there is no disc on the tray.
Select a CD in stop mode Play only the CD you have selected Play all CDs
Remove the CD Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. Exchange other CDs while playing Adjust the volume
Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/ on the remote).

Recording a CD

CD Synchro Recording
The CD SYNC HI-DUB button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD.
Then, press Z OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray. When the CD you want to record is not selected, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE repeatedly to select the CD you want.

DOLBY NR

Press CD SYNC HI-DUB.
Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. The REC PAUSE/START button flashes.
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides. Press REC PAUSE/START.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x. Tips

If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE A/B to select deck B after step 1. Press nN to start playback of the reverse side, then press x where you want to start recording. TAPE B reverse side indicator lights up (see page 16). When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR appears after pressing CD SYNC HI-DUB (MHC-BX9/DX9 only).

Press Z and insert a recordable tape into deck B.
With the side you want to record facing forward

Press CD.

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

Listening to the radio

Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory first (see Step 3: Presetting radio stations).
Every time you press the button, the band changes as follows: FM y AM

STEREO/ MONO

Turn SHUTTLE until it clicks (or press PRESET +/ on the remote) to tune in the preset station you want.
Turn counterclockwise (or press PRESET on the remote) for lower preset numbers. Preset number*
Turn clockwise (or press PRESET + on the remote) for higher preset numbers. Frequency

VOLUME

* When only one station is preset, ONE PRESET appears in the display.
Do this Press ?/1. Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/ on the remote).

Turn off the radio

Adjust the volume

TUNING +/ PRESET +/

TUNER BAND
Listening to the radio (continued) To listen to non-preset radio stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. For manual tuning, press + or (or TUNING +/ on the remote) repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold + or (or TUNING +/ on the remote). Tips
When an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/MONO so that MONO appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect. To improve broadcast reception, reorient the supplied antennas.

Recording from the radio

You can record the radio program on a tape by calling up a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Press TUNER/BAND to select the band you want. Turn SHUTTLE until it clicks (or press PRESET +/ on the remote) to tune in a preset station.
Turn counterclockwise (or press PRESET on the remote) for lower preset numbers. Preset number

Playing a tape

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. You can also use the./> (AMS* function) button to quickly search for songs you want to hear. To select either deck A or B, press TAPE A/B repeatedly.
* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

Press REC PAUSE/START.

Deck B stands by for recording.
If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE A/B to select deck B after step 1. Press nN to start playback of the reverse side, then press x where you want to start recording. TAPE B reverse side indicator lights up (see page 16). When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. To record non-preset stations, use + and (or TUNING +/ on the remote) in step 2 to tune in the desired station manually. When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR appears after pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 4 (MHC-BX9/DX9 only). If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.

Press TAPE A/B. Press Z and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a recordable tape in deck B.
With the side you want to play/record facing forward

Using the CD display

You can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information stored on the disc, such as the titles or artist names. When the unit detects CD TEXT discs, the CD-TEXT indication appears in the display.

, Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press the button during normal playback or in the stop mode, the display changes as follows:

During normal playback

t Playing time on the current track x Remaining time on the current track x Remaining time on current CD (1 DISC mode) or --.-- display (ALL DISCS mode) x Title name of the current track* x Clock display (for eight seconds) x Effect status

In the stop mode

In the program mode and when there is a program
t The last track number of the program and the total playing time x Total number of programmed track (for eight seconds) x Title name and the artist name of the CD* x Clock display (for eight seconds) x Effect status

In other conditions

t Total number of tracks and total playing time x Title name and the artist name of the CD* x Clock display (for eight seconds) x Effect status
* With CD TEXT discs only (certain characters cannot be displayed). Depending on the disc, some CD TEXT information may not appear.
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly

Repeat Play

This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play and Program Play.
Press CD, then place a CD. Press REPEAT during playback until REPEAT appears in the display.
REPEAT ALL scrolls in the display and Repeat Play starts. Do the following procedure to change the repeat mode.

To repeat

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until CONTINUE 1 DISC or SHUFFLE 1 DISC appears in the display. PLAY MODE repeatedly until CONTINUE ALL DISCS appears in the display. REPEAT repeatedly until REPEAT 1 appears in the display while playing the track you want to repeat.
All the tracks on the current CD up to 5 times All the tracks on all CDs up to 5 times Only one track

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT until REPEAT OFF scrolls and REPEAT or REPEAT 1 disappears from the display. Notes
REPEAT (ALL) mode is canceled if you press PLAY MODE repeatedly until SHUFFLE ALL DISCS appears. During Program Play, the program is also repeated up to 5 times.
Playing the CD tracks in random order

Shuffle Play

You can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press PTY while listening to the radio. Turn SHUTTLE until it clicks to select the program type you want. See the List of program types section below. Press ENTER.
The unit starts searching the preset RDS stations (SEARCH and the selected program type are shown alternately in the display). When the tuner receives a program, the preset station number flashes.
Turn SHUTTLE until it clicks to continue search for the station number you want. Press ENTER while the preset station number you want is flashing.

To cancel PTY search

Press PTY again.
List of program types (PTY)
NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs about consumer affairs, medical advice, etc. SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs, such as how-to programs and advice
LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc. JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music FOLK M Folk music programs DOCUMENT Investigative features TEST Test signal for emergency broadcasts ALARM Emergency broadcasts NONE Any programming not defined above

Singing along: Karaoke

(Except European and North American model)
You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singers voice. You need to connect an optional microphone.
NO PTY appears when the program type that you selected is not currently being broadcast.
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone control level. Connect an optional microphone to MIC. Press KARAOKE PON.
Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: KARAOKE PON Y Effect status before entering KARAOKE PON mode*
* KARAOKE PON is cancelled.
The m indicator appears in the display when a karaoke mode is activated. To sing karaoke with decreasing the vocal level of a CD, select KARAOKE PON.
Singing along: Karaoke (continued)

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

Prepare the music source you want to play.
CD: Insert a CD. To start from a specific track, make a program (see Programming the CD tracks on page 21). Tape: Insert a tape with the side you want to play facing forward. Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see Step 3: Presetting radio stations on page 8).
To change the time to turn off
Select the time you want by pressing SLEEP.
To cancel the Sleep Timer function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears.
Adjust the volume. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

SET (DAILY 1) appears.

Waking up to music (continued)
The type of timer (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), followed by the start time, stop time and the music source, appears, then the original display appears.
Press. or > repeatedly to select DAILY 1 (or 2), then press ENTER.
ON appears and the hour digits flash in the display.

Turn off the power.

To check the setting
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and press. or > repeatedly to select the respective mode (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), then press ENTER on the remote. To change the setting, start over from step 1.
To cancel the timer operation
Set the time to start playback.
Press. or > repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication starts flashing.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and press. or > repeatedly to select TIMER OFF, then press ENTER. Notes
You cannot activate DAILY 1 and DAILY 2 timer at the same time. You cannot set timer if the timer on and off times are the same. When you use the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer and Timer recording will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off. You cannot activate Daily Timer and Timer recording at the same time.
Tip Press. or > repeatedly on the remote to set the minute, then press ENTER. The hour indication flashes again.
The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.
Set the time to stop playback following the above procedure. Press. or > repeatedly until the music source you want appears.
The indications change as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T
Timer-recording radio programs
To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see Step 3: Presetting radio stations on page 8) and set the clock (see Step 2: Setting the time on page 7) beforehand.
Set the time to start recording.
Press. or > repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER. The hour indication flashes again.
Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure.
The start time appears, followed by the stop time, the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., TUNER FM 5), then the original display appears.

Insert a recordable tape into deck B. Turn off the power.
When the recording starts, the volume level is set to the minimum.
Tune in the preset radio station (see Listening to the radio). Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and press. or > repeatedly to select REC, then press ENTER. To change the setting, start over from step 1.
Press. or > repeatedly to select REC, then press ENTER.
ON appears and the hour indication flash in the display.
If the power is on at the preset time, the recording will not be made. You cannot set the timer if the timer on and off times are the same. You cannot activate the Timer-recording and Daily Timer at the same time. When you used the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer and Timer recording will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off.

Optional components

Connecting audio components
Select one of the following two connections, depending on the equipment to be connected and method of connecting. Refer to the instructions of each component below.
Connecting an MD deck for listening to music
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck, press MD (VIDEO).

MD (VIDEO)

Connecting an MD deck for digital recording
You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting an optical cable.
To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck
To the audio output of the MD deck

Optical Cover Holder

Keep the optical cover at the optical cover holder provided.
When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the MD N, X, and x buttons on this units remote to perform play, pause, and stop operations.

Connecting a VCR

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected VCR, hold down MD (VIDEO) and press ?/1 when the power is turned off. This switches the MD function to VIDEO. Once you enable the VIDEO function, just press MD (VIDEO). By connecting the audio output jacks of your VCR to the MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) jacks using an optional audio cable, you can enjoy video playback in powerful stereo sound.
To the audio output of the VCR
If you cannot select MD even when you have pressed MD (VIDEO), press ?/1 while pressing MD (VIDEO) when the power is turned off. VIDEO will be switched to MD. To return to VIDEO do the same procedure. However, you cannot switch from MD to VIDEO or from VIDEO to MD when the system is in the Power Saving Mode (see page 9).
You cannot switch from MD to VIDEO or from VIDEO to MD when the system is in the Power Saving Mode (see page 9). If the sound is distorted or too loud when selecting VIDEO, or you want to switch back to MD, repeat the operation described above for switching to MD.

Connecting external antennas
Connect the external antenna to improve the reception.

AM antenna

Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Jack type A

FM antenna

Connect the optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. Jack type A
Insulated wire (not supplied)

75 AX IAL

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

AX IAL

IEC standard socket connector (not supplied)

Precautions

On operating voltage
Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.

Notes 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, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

On safety

The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the unit and have the component checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. The AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

Cleaning the cabinet

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution.
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated.

On placement

Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the unit. Do not place the unit in an inclined position. Do not place the unit in locations where it is; Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating Subject to direct sunlight

Tab of side B

Tab of side A Side A Break off the cassette tab of side A

On operation

If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. When you move the unit, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Precautions (continued) Before placing a cassette in the tape deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this unit, use the following check list. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When using a tape longer than 90 minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc. frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you havent turned on the power (demonstration mode). Press DISPLAY when the power is turned off. The demonstration mode appears automatically the first time you plug in the power cord or if there is a power outage. The clock setting is canceled. The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs. Redo Step 2: Setting the time (on page 7). If you have set the timer, redo Waking up to music (on page 35) and Timer-recording radio programs (on page 37). The radio presetting/timer setting is canceled. The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs for longer than half a day. Redo Step 3: Presetting radio stations (on page 8). There is no sound. Turn VOLUME clockwise. The headphones are connected. Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections. The protective device on the amplifier has been activated because of short circuit. (PROTECT and PUSH POWER flash alternately.) Turn off the unit, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again. There is no audio output during timer recording.

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. When the tape heads become dirty; the sound is distorted there is a decrease in sound level the sound drops out the tape does not erase completely the tape does not record Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.

Troubleshooting (continued)
Severe hum or noise (TUNED or STEREO flashes in the display). Adjust the antenna. The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external antenna. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. Press STEREO/MONO so that MONO disappears.

Tape Deck

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 page 41). The tape has reeled to the end. The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level. The heads are dirty. Clean them (see Cleaning the tape heads on page 42). The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 42). The tape does not erase completely. The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 42). There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see Cleaning the tape heads on page 42). Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 42).
If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows:
Press x, ENTER and ?/1 at the same time. Unplug the power cord. Plug the power cord back in. Press ?/1 to turn on the power.
The unit is reset to factory settings. All the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer are cleared. You should set them again.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (MHC-BX7 USA models only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120-10,000 Hz; rates 115 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 60 W)
(MHC-BX5 USA models only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120-10,000 Hz; rates 95 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 50 W)
European model: MHC-BX9 DIN power output (rated) 130 + 130 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 170 + 170 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 285 + 285 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-BX7 DIN power output (rated) 80 + 80 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 170 + 170 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-BX5 DIN power output (rated) 80 + 80 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 170 + 170 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Other models: MHC-DX9 The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 220 + 220 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 300 + 300 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-DX7 The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 160 + 160 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 200 + 200 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-DX5 The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 95 + 95 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Tape player section

Recording system Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF*) Wow and flutter * MHC-BX9/DX9 only 4-track 2-channel stereo 40 13,000 Hz (3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette 0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) 0.2% W.Peak (DIN)

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 87.5 108.0 MHz FM lead antenna 75 ohm unbalanced 10.7 MHz
Surround speaker SS-RS150 for MHC-BX7 (except Canadian model) Speaker system Full range, bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded Speaker units Full range: 8 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 16 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 270 x 108 x 200 mm (97/8 x 41/4 x 77/8 in.) Mass Approx. 2.0 kg net per speaker (4 1b. 7 oz.) Other models: Front speaker SS-DX9 for MHC-DX9 Speaker system 2-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 17 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 260 x 480 x 415 mm (101/4 x 19 x 163/8 in.) Mass Approx. 9.5 kg net per speaker (20 1b. 15 oz.) Front speaker SS-DX7 for MHC-DX7 Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Super Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 250 x 360 x 360 mm (97/8 x 141/4 x 141/4 in.) Mass Approx. 6.2 kg net per speaker (13 1b. 11 oz.) Surround speaker SS-RS155 for MHC-DX7/ SS-RS155 for MHC-BX7 (Canadian model) Speaker system Full range, bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded Speaker units Full range: 8 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 16 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 250 x 100 x 241.2 mm (97/8 x 315/16 x 91/2 in.) Mass Approx. 1.54 kg net per speaker (3 1b. 5 oz.) Front speaker SS-DX5/SS-DX5B for MHC-DX5 Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Super Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 250 x 395 x 360 mm (97/8 x 151/2 x 141/4 in.) Mass Approx. 6.6 kg net per speaker (14 1b. 9 oz.)
Power requirements North American models: European models: Australian models: Mexican models: Thailand models: Other models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 V, 220 V or 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector
Power consumption U.S.A. models: MHC-BX7 MHC-BX5 Canadian model: MHC-BX7 MHC-BX5 European models: MHC-BX9 MHC-BX7 MHC-BX5 Other models: MHC-DX9 MHC-DX7 MHC-DX5 Dimensions (w/h/d) HCD-BX9/DX9/BX7/ DX7/BX5/DX5 Mass : HCD-DX9 HCD-BX9/DX7/DX5 HCD-BX7/BX5 Supplied accessories:

MHC-BX5/DX5/DX5J

SERVICE MANUAL

MHC-BX5/DX5/DX5J are composed of following models. As for the service manual, it is issued for each component model, then, please refer to them.
US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model

MHC-BX5

E Model

MHC-DX5/DX5J

COMPONENT MODEL NAME
MHC-BX5 MHC-DX5 HCD-DX5 MHC-DX5J HCD-DX5J
Abbreviation AED CND E2 E3 EA AR MX : North European : Canadian : 120 V AC Area in E model : 240 V AC Area in E model : Saudi Arabia : Argentine : Mexican

Australian Model

SP TH TW KR MY G : Singapore : Thai : Taiwan : Korea : Malaysia : German

MHC-DX5

COMPACT DISC DECK RECEIVER SYSTEM SPEAKER SYSTEM

HCD-BX5 SS-BX5

SS-DX5

SPECIFICATIONS

General Power requirements North American model: European model: Australian model: Mexican model: Thai model: Other models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 230-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 V, 220 V or 230-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector

PARTS LIST

Part No. Description ACCESSORIES & PACKING MATERIALS ******************************** 1-418-761-11 1-418-761-21 1-501-374-11 1-501-804-11 1-501-659-71 4-210-254-01 4-226-481-11 4-226-481-21 4-226-481-31 4-226-481-41 4-226-481-51 4-226-481-61 4-226-481-71 4-226-482-11 4-226-482-21 4-226-482-31 4-226-482-41 4-226-482-51 4-226-482-61 4-226-482-71 4-226-482-81 4-228-952-01 4-228-953-01 COMMANDER,STANDARD(RM-SR100)(EXCEPT E3) COMMANDER,STANDARD(RM-SR100B)(E3) ANTENNA,LOOP ANTENNA(FM)(AEP,UK,G,AED,CIS) ANTENNA(FM)(EXCEPT AEP,UK,G,AED,CIS) CUSHION(FOOT) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(ENGLISH)(EXCEPT AED,G,KR,TH) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(FRENCH)(CND,MY,SP,E2,E3,EA,DX5J) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(SPANISH)(US,MY,SP,E2,E3,MX,AR,DX5J) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(CHINESE)(MY,SP,TW,DX5J) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(ARABIC)(EA) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(KOREAN)(KR) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(ENGLISH,THAI)(TH) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(DUTCH,ITALIAN,PORTUGUESE)(AEP) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(DANISH,FINNISH,SWEDISH)(AEP,AED) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(GERMAN)(AEP,G) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(POLISH,RUSSIAN)(CIS) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(CZECH)(CIS) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(HUNGARIAN)(CIS) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(TURKISH)(CIS) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(GREEK)(CIS) COVER,BATTERY(FOR RM-SR100)(EXCEPT E3) COVER,BATTERY(FOR RM-SR100B)(E3) Remark
Power consumption U.S.A. model: Canadian model: European models: Other models: Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass: HCD-BX5: HCD-DX5,DX5J:
160 watts 150 watts 190 watts 230 watts Approx. 280 x 360 x 425 mm
Approx. 8.6 kg (19 lb.) Approx. 9.5 kg (21 lb.) AM loop antenna (1) Remote Commander (1) Batteries (2) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8)

Supplied accessories:

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
MINI Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM

MICROFILM

Sony Corporation

9-929-057-11

Home Audio Division Company
2000A001685-1 Printed in Japan 2000.1 Published by Quality Assurance Dept. (Shinagawa)