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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or m oisture.
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.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOM ERS IN THE U. S. A.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK ).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Note on CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installers attention
to Article 820-“40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye
hazard.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOM ERS 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 symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. MHC-771 Serial No. ____________________________
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
W elcom e!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Mini Hi-Fi Component System.
This series is packed with fun features. Here are just a few:
-DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) system that boosts low frequency range audio provide deep, powerful bass sound
-A preset feature that lets you store and recall up to 30 of your
favorite radio stations
-An amplifier that lets you adjust the audio quality to fit a variety of music types and environments
-A timer that lets you set the CD player, tape player or radio to turn on and off whenever you want
-A dual tape deck that lets you record from the radio, CD player or from the other tape deck and relay play from both decks
-A CD player that lets you play up to three CDs in a row and seamlessly advance (or reverse) through all the tracks on all the
discs on the CD tray
-A music clip feature that lets you create groups of favorite tracks from your CDs
-A remote that lets you control your system from your seat
-A loop play feature that lets you play a CD with sound effect like sampler play
-The MHC-771 consists of following things:
- Main unit: HCD-H771
- Speaker system: SS-H771
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Chapter 1: Setting Up
Connecting the Stereo 4
Inserting the Batteries 6
Setting the Clock 6
Chapter 2: the CD Player
Playing CDs (normal play) 7
Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) 8
Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play) 9
Playing Tracks Repeatedly (repeat play) 9
Grouping Tracks (music clip) 10
Playing Tracks: Repeating a Specified Portion (loop play) 10
Chapter 3: the Radio
Listening to the Radio 12
Presetting Radio Stations 13
Playing Preset Radio Stations 13
Chapter 4: the Tape Player
Playing a Tape 14
Recording a CD 15
Recording a CD: Selecting Tape Length Automatically (tape select edit) 15
Recording a CD: Specifying Tape Length (time edit) 16
Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order (program edit) 17
Recording From the Radio 17
Recording From Another Tape (dubbing) 18
Chapter 5: Sound Adjustm ent
Adjusting the Sound 19
Selecting the Audio Emphasis 19
Adjusting the Audio Emphasis 20
Making a Personal Audio Emphasis File (personal file) 21
Chapter 6: Additional Features
Falling Asleep to Music 22
Waking Up to Music 22
Timer-Recording Radio Programs 23
Microphone Mixing 24
Karaoke: Singing Along 24
Connecting Optional Equipment 25
For Your Inform ation
Precautions 27
Troubleshooting Guide 27
Maintenance 28
Specifications 29
Index to Parts and Controls 30
Index 31
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