3-862-016-11(1)

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

MHC-GRX10AV MHC-RX110AV

1998 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
To 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 to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. This caution label is located inside the unit.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby Btype noise reduction system and Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder*. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a and PRO LOGIC are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the main unit. 4 Step 2: Setting up your speakers. 5 Step 3: Setting the time.. 9 Step 4: Presetting radio stations. 10 Connecting optional AV components 12

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound.. 36 Selecting the audio emphasis. 37 Selecting surround effects. 38 Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.. 39 Adjusting the graphic equalizer. 40 Making a personal audio emphasis file.. 41

Basic Operations

Playing a CD... 15 Recording a CD. 17 Listening to the radio.. 18 Recording from the radio.. 19 Playing a tape.. 20 Recording from a tape.. 22

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*... 42 Singing along: Karaoke.. 44 Falling asleep to music. 46 Waking up to music.. 46 Timer-recording radio programs. 48

The CD Player

Using the CD display.. 24 Playing the CD tracks repeatedly. 25 Playing the CD tracks in random order.. 26 Programming the CD tracks.. 27 Playing CDs without interruption.. 28

Additional Information

Precautions.. 49 Troubleshooting.. 50 Specifications.. 53 Index.. Back cover

* European model only

The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually. 29 Recording a CD by specifying track order.. 30

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD.. 32 Flashing part of a CD.. 32 Using the drum pads.. 33 Using the beat functions.. 34
Step 1: Hooking up the main unit
AM loop antenna FM antenna
/ 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.

Jack type B

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna

FM CO 75 AX IAL

Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote
Step 2: Setting up your speakers
Connecting the supplied rear and center surround speakers enables you to fully enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs and movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using four separate channels. These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance the action as it happens on the screen.
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.
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

Positioning the speakers

Before you connect them, determine the best location for your speakers.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD mechanism. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display. 2 Hold down LOOP and press LOCK appears in the display. so that
Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position.
Front speaker (L) Center surround speaker Front speaker (R)
Rear surround speaker (L)
Rear surround speaker (R)

continued

Step 2: Setting up your speakers (continued)
To attach the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. Front speaker

Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number appears in the display.

Preset number

VOLUME

ALL DISCS

Turn the jog dial to select the preset number you want. Press ENTER/NEXT.

The station is stored.

Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
Press + or repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually.
Press and hold + or until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. TUNED and STEREO (for a stereo program) appear.

MONO TUNED STEREO

To change the preset number

Start over from step 1.

To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for the European, Russian and Middle Eastern models)
The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the power. While holding down the ENTER/NEXT button, turn the power back on. When you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

ALL DISCS

kHz MHz
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Connecting optional AV components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions of each component.
Connecting an MD deck for analog recording
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck, press FUNCTION repeatedly until MD appears.
To the audio output of the MD deck To the audio input of the MD deck
Connecting audio components
Select one of the following two connections, depending on the equipment to be connected and method of connecting.
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
When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the MD , P, and p buttons on this units remote to perform play, pause, and stop operations.
Connecting a super woofer speaker
You can connect an optional super woofer speaker.

To super woofer

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

FM antenna

Connect the optional FM outdoor antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. Jack type A

Select a track

Find a point in a track Select a CD in stop mode Play only the CD you have selected Play all CDs
Remove the CD Press. Exchange other CDs while playing Adjust the volume

Recording a CD

CD Synchro Recording
The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically.

Press and place a CD.

Then press again to close the disc tray. If the indicator for the tray you want to record is not lit green, press DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE repeatedly so that it lights green.

Press CD SYNC.

Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. The indicator on TAPE B ( (for front side) lights up.
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. Select (or RELAY) to record on both sides. Press P PAUSE.

Recording starts.

DOLBY NR

To stop recording

Press p. Tips
If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressing CD SYNC. 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.
Press and insert a blank tape into deck B.
With the side you want to record facing forward
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 4: Presetting radio stations).
The bands you can receive vary depending on the model you purchased. Be sure to check which bands you can receive. Every time you press the button, the band changes as follows: 2 band model: FM AM 3 band model: FM n MW n SW or FM n MW n LW 4 band model: FM n MW n LW n UKV* * STEREO PLUS is displayed when you select UKV. n n n

+ ) P p P p

Turn the jog dial (or press TUNING + or on the remote) to tune in the desired preset station.
VOLUME STEREO/ MONO TUNER/BAND

TUNING +/

Turn counterclockwise (or press TUNING on the remote) for lower preset numbers.
Turn clockwise (or press TUNING + on the remote) for higher preset numbers. Frequency
Do this Press. Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/ on the remote).
Turn off the radio Adjust the volume
To listen to non-preset radio stations (from front panel only)
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. For manual tuning, press + or repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold + or. Tips
Pressing TUNER/BAND when the power is off automatically turns the power on and tunes to the last received station (One Touch Play). You can switch from another source to the radio just by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic Source Selection). 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.

You can record from CD, tape, or radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or record from the middle of the tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
Start playing the source to be recorded.

Press p.

Stop recording

Pause recording P PAUSE.

If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressing r REC. When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR appears after pressing r REC. When recording from a CD, you can use the jog dial to select tracks during rec pause mode (after pressing r REC in step 3 and before pressing P PAUSE in step 5).
Insert a blank tape into deck B.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the source you want to record (e.g., CD) appears. Press r REC.
Deck B stands by for recording. The indicator on TAPE B ( (for front side) lights up.
Recording a CD by specifying track order

Program Edit

You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape.
Place a CD and insert a blank tape into deck B. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM appears in the display. Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to select a CD. Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display.

11, EDIT 1

To program additional tracks to be recorded on side A, repeat steps 4 to 6.
Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same disc.
Press P on the remote to insert a pause at the end of side A.
P appears in the display and the total playing time resets to 0.00 in the display.
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 side B.
Selecting tape length automatically

Tape Select Edit

You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD. Note that you cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing over 20 tracks.

10 Press CD SYNC.

Insert a CD. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display. Press EDIT once, so that EDIT flashes.
The required tape length for the currently selected CD appears, followed by the total playing time for side A and side B respectively.

(See To change the beat pattern on page 34.)
Press BEAT ON/OFF to stop the beat function. Press AUTO BPM.
The buttons indicator blinks orange while measuring the sources BPM. Once measured, the indicator lights green.

PAD MODE

This mode emphasizes the rhythm of the source by playing the sound stored at PAD A in sync with the bass and playing the sound stored at PAD B in sync with the treble.
Listen to the sound source and press BEAT ON/OFF at the downbeat.
The rhythm of the beat pattern starts in sync with the source.
If the downbeat of the rhythm does not match the source, press BEAT ON/OFF to turn the beat off. Then, in time with the source, press BEAT ON/OFF again to restart the beat.

RANDOM MODE

This mode emphasizes the rhythm of the source by playing random sounds (from the drum pad library) in sync with source. Note
BEAT JAM cannot be used at the same time as the BEAT (BEAT ON) function. When BEAT JAM is turned ON, BEAT turns OFF automatically. Likewise, when the BEAT is turned ON, BEAT JAM turns OFF automatically.
AUTO BPM may not work with certain songs (such as those with varying tempos). In such cases, the AUTO BPM indicator continues blinking orange and AUTO BPM NG appears in the display. The amount of time required to measure a songs BPM (after pressing AUTO BPM) varies for each song. AUTO BPM stops automatically when it encounters a blank of (or greater than) 1.5 seconds. It will, however, resume automatically when the music begins again. AUTO BPM stops automatically when you turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SPEED.

Adjusting the sound

You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones.

GROOVE

With some songs, the music will sound distorted when you use the DBFB system with the graphic equalizer if the bass is too strong. Adjust the bass slowly while listening to music so that you can monitor the effect of the adjustment. Cancelling GROOVE sets DBFB to DBFB and flattens the equalizer curve. To cancel the DBFB level, press DBFB until the indication disappears. Adjust the equalization to obtain the effect you desire.
To listen through the headphones
Connect the headphones to PHONES jack. No sound will come from the speakers. Note
If you have connected a super woofer, please note that sound comes from the super woofer even when the headphones are connected. Turn off the power of the super woofer when using headphones.

PHONES

To reinforce bass (DBFB)
Press DBFB*. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
n DBFB NORMAL (DBFB DBFB HIGH (DBFB DBFB OFF (off)
* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback
For a powerful sound (GROOVE)
Press GROOVE. The volume switches to power mode, DBFB is automatically set to full strength, the equalizer curve changes, and the GROOVE button lights up. Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume.

You can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound of videos that are Dolby Surround encoded (q). Complete the setup and adjustments first (see page 5).
To cancel the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound
Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFF on the remote) again to turn off the indicator on the front panels PRO LOGIC button. Notes
You cant use both Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound and the DSP surround effects at the same time. When recording the sound, be sure to turn off Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

PRO LOGIC

PRO LOGIC ON/OFF
/ Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC
ON/OFF on the remote) while playing a program source.
The indicator on the front panels PRO LOGIC button lights up.
Adjusting the graphic equalizer
You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges. Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound.
Turn the jog dial to adjust level.
Repeat steps 3 and 4. Press ENTER/NEXT when finished.
If you choose another menu audio emphasis (other than EFFECT OFF) the adjusted sound effect is lost. To retain the adjusted sound effect for future use, store it in a personal file. (See Making a personal audio emphasis file.)
Select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound (see Selecting the audio emphasis). Press GEQ CONTROL. Press + or repeatedly to select a frequency band.
Making a personal audio emphasis file
You can create a personal file of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic equalizer) and store them in the memory of the unit. Later call up an audio pattern to play a favorite tape, CD, or radio program. Create up to five audio files. Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound.
Use the jog dial to select the file number (P FILE) where you want to store the sound effect. Press ENTER/NEXT.
The adjusted sound effects are stored under the selected file number. The settings previously stored at this memory location are erased and replaced by the new settings.
To call up the personal file
1 Press FILE SELECT. 2 Use the jog dial to select the personal file you desire. 3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
Obtain the sound effect you want by using the graphic equalizer and surround effect. Press P FILE MEMORY.

The personal file number appears in the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows: n Station name* Frequency Program type* Clock display Effect (P FILE) name or EFFECT ON (OFF)
* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station name and program type may not appear in the display.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(For European model only) What is the Radio Data System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name display and location of stations by program type. RDS is available only on FM stations.* Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.
Locating a station by program type (PTY)
You can locate a station you want by selecting a program type. The unit tunes in the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuners preset memory.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

/ Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display.

2,3,4,5

Press PTY. Turn jog dial to select the program type you want. See the List of program types section below. Press ENTER/NEXT.
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.
EDUCATION Educational programs, such as how-to programs and advice INFORMATION Programs about consumer affairs, medical advice, and weather LIGHT MUSIC Classical music, such as instrumentals, vocal, and choral works M.O.R. MUSIC Easy listening (middle of the road music) NEWS News programs OTHER MUSIC Music, such as jazz, rhythm and blues, and reggae POP MUSIC Popular music programs ROCK MUSIC Rock music programs SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. SPORT Sports programs VARIED Programs containing celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy NONE Any programming not defined above

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 turned off by 10 minutes.

Waking up to music

Wake-up Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see Step 3: Setting the time).

TIMER SELECT

/ Press SLEEP.
Every time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes as follows: AUTO n 90min n 80min n 70min n n 10min n OFF n AUTO

When you choose AUTO

The power turns off when the current CD or tape finishes playback (for up to 100 minutes).

4,5,6,7,8

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). Tape: Insert an tape with the side you want to play facing forward. Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see Step 4: Presetting radio stations).
To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

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 OFF appears.
Adjust the volume. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

SET (DAILY 1) appears.

Turn jog dial to select DAILY 1 or 2, then press ENTER/NEXT.
ON appears and the hour digits flash in the display.

REC SLEEP

To check the setting
Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to select the respective mode (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), then press ENTER/NEXT. To change the setting, start over from step 1.
To cancel the timer operation
Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to select TIMER OFF, then press ENTER/ NEXT. Tip
The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.
Set the time to start playback.
Turn jog dial to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT. The minute indication starts flashing.
Turn jog dial to set the minute, then press ENTER/NEXT. The hour indication flashes again.
Set the time to stop playback following the above procedure. Turn jog dial until the music source you want appears.
The indications change as follows: n TUNER CD PLAY N n TAPE PLAY N
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.

Turn off the power.

Timer-recording radio programs
To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see Step 4: Presetting radio stations) and set the clock (see Step 3: Setting the time) beforehand.
Set the time to start recording.
Turn the jog dial to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT. The minute indication starts flashing.
Turn the jog dial to set the minute, then press ENTER/NEXT. The hour indication flashes again.

If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. However, be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape player to automatically detect the type of 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 stereo system, 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 DEMO when the power is turned off. The demonstration mode appears automatically the first time you plug in the power cord. If there is a power outage lasting longer than half a day, redo the following: Clock setting (see Step 3: Setting the time) Preset stations (see Step 4: Presetting radio stations) Timer settings (see Waking up to music and Timer-recording radio programs). There is no sound. Rotate 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.

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.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.
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 connected source is distorted. If VIDEO appears in the display when you press FUNCTION, switch the display to MD. 0:00 (or 12:00) flashes in the display. A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again. The timer does not function. Set the clock correctly. DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear when you press the TIMER SELECT button. Set the timer correctly. Set the clock. The remote does not function. There is an obstacle between the remote and the system. The remote is not pointing in the direction of the systems sensor. The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries. There is acoustic feedback. Decrease the volume level. Move the microphone away form the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. The color irregularity on a TV screen persists. Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the TV set.

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. Check the speaker connection and speaker placement. The sound comes from the center speaker only. The source being played back is monaural. Press PRO LOGIC to turn off the Pro Logic mode. There is no sound from the center speaker. Set the CENTER LEVEL to the appropriate level. There is no sound from the rear speakers. Set the REAR LEVEL to the appropriate level. The software being played back has limited sound effects. Check the volume with the test tone. Sound lacks bass. Check that the speakers + and jacks are connected correctly.

CD Player

The CD tray does not close. The CD is not placed properly. The CD will not play. The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. The CD is dirty. The CD is inserted label side down. Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. Play does not start from the first track. The player is in program or shuffle mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM or SHUFFLE disappear. OVER is displayed. You have reached the end of the CD. Press and hold 0 to return.
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 STEREO appears.

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 49). 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 50). The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 50). The tape does not erase completely. The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 50). 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 50). Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 50). After pressing ( (9) or , there is a mechanical noise, EJECT appears in the display, and the unit enters standby mode automatically. The cassette tape was not inserted correctly. Eject the tape and turn the power back on.
If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows:

1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in. 3 Press p, ENTER/NEXT, and DISC 1 at the same time. 4 Press to turn on the power.

Specifications

Amplifier section
MHC-RX110AV (Canadian models): Front Speaker: Continuous RMS power output (reference) 120 + 120 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 65 W) Center Surround Speaker: Continuous RMS power output (reference) 25 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Rear Surround Speaker: Continuous RMS power output (reference) 12.5 + 12.5 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-RX110AV (European and Russian models): Front Speaker: DIN power output (rated) 80 + 80 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 100 + 100 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 170 + 170 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Center Surround Speaker: DIN power output (rated) 20 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 25 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 45 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Rear Surround Speaker: DIN power output (rated) 10 + 10 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 12.5 + 12.5 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 20 + 20 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
MHC-GRX10AV (Other models): The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V 50/60 Hz Front Speaker: DIN power output (rated) 105 + 105 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 130 + 130 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Center Surround Speaker: DIN power output (rated) 20 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 25 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Rear Surround Speaker: DIN power output (rated) 10 + 10 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 12.5 + 12.5 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Peak music power output (reference) 2000 watts Inputs VIDEO IN: (phono jacks) MD IN: (phono jacks) MIX MIC: (phone jack) Outputs MD OUT: (phono jacks) PHONES: (stereo phone jack) FRONT SPEAKER: voltage 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms voltage 450 mV, impedance 47 kilohms sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kilohms
voltage 250 mV impedance 1 kilohms accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more accepts impedance of 8 to 16 ohms REAR SURROUND SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 16 ohms CENTER SURROUND SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 8 ohms SUPER WOOFER: Voltage 1 V, impedance 1 kilohms continued
Specifications (continued)

CD player section

Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser (=780nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output Max. 44.6 W* *This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. Frequency response 2 Hz 20 kHz (0.5 dB) Wavelength nm Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Wavelength 600 nm Output Level 18 dBm System

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 2 band models: 87.5 108.0 MHz 3 band (FMMWSW) models: 87.5 108.0 MHz 3 band (FMMWLW) models: 87.5 108.0 MHz 4 band models: 87.5 108.0 MHz Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz UKV tuner section (4 band model only) Tuning range 65.0 74.0 MHz Stereo Plus
AM tuner section Tuning range 2 Band type: North American models: 530 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) 531 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) Other models: 531 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) 3 Band/4 Band type: European and Russian models: MW: 531 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) LW: kHz (with the interval set at 3 kHz) Middle Eastern models: MW: 531 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) SW: 5.95 17.90 MHz (with the interval set at 5 kHz) Other models: MW: 531 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) SW: 5.95 17.90 MHz (with the interval set at 5 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

Tape player section

Recording system Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 4-track 2-channel stereo 60 13,000 Hz (3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette 60 14,000 Hz (3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassette 0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) 0.2% W.Peak (DIN)

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Speaker
Front Speaker SS-RX110 for North American models SS-RX88 for European and Russian models SS-GRX10A for Australian models Speaker system 3-way, bass-reflex type magnetically shielded type Speaker units Woofer: 17 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome type Nominal impedance SS-RX110, SS-RX88: 8 ohms SS-GRX10A: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 x 365 x 325 mm Mass Approx. 5 kg net per speaker SS-GRX10 for other models Speaker system 4-way, 5-unit, bass-reflex type magnetically shielded type Speaker units Woofer: 17 cm, cone type Center Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Side Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type x 2 Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome type Nominal impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 x 365 x 320 mm Mass Approx. 5.5 kg net per speaker Rear Surround Speaker (SS-SR110) Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Full-range: 8 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 16 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 x 85 x 215 mm Mass Approx. 1.0 kg net per speaker Center Surround Speaker (SS-CN110) Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex type magnetically shielded Speaker units Full-range: 8 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 x 110 x 170 mm Mass Approx. 1.5 kg net
Power requirements North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European and Russian models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 V, 220 V or 230 - 240 V Other models: AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption North American models: 210 VA European and Russian models: 240 watts Other models: 290 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 x 365 x 405 mm