Sony MHC-V818 Operating instructions

Category
Home audio sets
Type
Operating instructions
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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
©1998 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
3-865-236-11(1)
MHC-V818
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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 stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B-
type noise reduction system*.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol a are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
This system can play
the following discs
VIDEO CDs Audio CDs
Disc logo
Contents Audio + Video Audio
(moving pictures)
Disc size 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cm
Play time 74 min./20 min. 74 min./20 min.
Note on VIDEO CDs
This system conforms to VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0) of VIDEO CD standards. You
can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the
disc type.
Disc type You can
VIDEO CDs without Enjoy video playback
PBC functions (moving pictures) as
(Ver. 1.1 discs) well as audio CDs.
VIDEO CDs with Play interactive
PBC functions software using menu
(Ver. 2.0 discs) screens displayed on
the TV screen (menu
playback), in addition
to the video playback
function of VIDEO
CDs without PBC
functions.
Moreover, you can
play high or standard
quality still picture.
* PBC = Play Back Control
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system............ 4
Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 8
Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 9
Connecting optional AV
components .................................... 10
Basic Operations
Playing a VIDEO CD ........................... 14
Playing a CD ......................................... 16
Recording a CD/VIDEO CD .............. 18
Listening to the radio........................... 19
Recording from the radio .................... 20
Playing a tape........................................ 21
Recording from a tape ......................... 23
Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 24
The VIDEO CD/CD Player
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0) ........................ 26
Checking the remaining time ............. 27
Using the on-screen display ............... 28
Locating a specific part of a disc ........ 30
Resuming playback from the point you
stopped a VIDEO CD .................... 34
Setting the sharpness ........................... 35
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 36
Playing the CD tracks in random
order ................................................ 37
Programming the CD tracks ............... 38
Playing CDs without interruption ..... 39
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 40
Recording a CD by specifying track
order ................................................ 41
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD ........................... 43
Flashing part of a CD ........................... 43
Using the drum pads ........................... 44
Using the beat functions...................... 45
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 47
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 48
Selecting surround effects ................... 49
Adjusting the graphic equalizer......... 49
Making a personal audio emphasis
file .................................................... 50
Switching the speaker formation ....... 51
Other Features
Mixing and recording sounds ............ 53
Falling asleep to music ........................ 54
Waking up to music ............................. 54
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 56
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 57
Troubleshooting ................................... 58
Specifications ........................................ 61
Glossary ................................................. 63
Index..................................... (Back cover)
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Step 1: Hooking up the system
Do the following procedure 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
Getting Started
2 Connect the speaker cords from the
surround speakers to the appropriate
SURROUND SPEAKER jacks. Connect
the solid cords to the red jacks and
connect the striped cords to the black
jacks.
1 Connect the speakers.
1 Connect the speaker cords of front
speakers to the SPEAKER jacks of the
same color .
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
AM loop antenna
Front speaker (Left)Front speaker (Right)
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black ()
Red ()
FM antenna
Surround speaker (Left)Surround speaker (Right)
To the video input
5
VIDEO OUT
Jack type B
3 Connect the video input jack of your
TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the
supplied video connecting cable.
When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input so you
can view the pictures from this system.
Tip
For even higher quality video images, you can use
an optional S VIDEO cord to connect the S VIDEO
input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO OUT jack
FM75
COAXIAL
AM
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
Notes
Do not place the surround speakers
on top of a TV. This may cause
distortion of the colors in the TV
screen.
Be sure to connect both left and
right surround speakers. Otherwise,
the sound will not be heard.
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
Jack type A
continued
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
Insert only the stripped portion.
Stripe ()
Solid ()
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Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued)
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V
120V
230
240V
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5 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
position of your local power line
voltage (for models with a voltage
selector).
6 Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
Demo mode appears in the display.
7 Deactivate the demo mode by
pressing DEMO when the system
power is turned off.
The demo mode is also deactivated
when you set the time.
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.
4 Set SYSTEM SELECT (color system)
to the appropriate position (PAL or
NTSC), according to your TV.
If your TV automatically changes the
color system according to the input
signal:
The factory setting (AUTO) automatically
changes the color system of the video output
according to the color system of the current
VIDEO CD.
If the color system of your TV is NTSC:
Set SYSTEM SELECT to NTSC.
Pictures recorded in the PAL color system will be
stretched vertically and will be displayed with the
upper and lower parts of the picture cut off.
If the color system of your TV is PAL:
Set SYSTEM SELECT to PAL.
Pictures recorded in the NTSC color system will be
stretched horizontally and will be displayed with
the upper and lower parts of the screen masked in
black.
Note
Be sure to turn off the system before changing the
SYSTEM SELECT setting.
SYSTEM SELECT
AUTO
PALNTSC
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Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
Using the remote
You can use the shaded buttons shown below
to operate Sony TV.
To Press
Turn the TV on or TV .
off
Switch the TV's TV/VIDEO.
video input
Change the TV TV CH +/–.
channels
Adjusts the volume TV VOL +/–.
of the TV speaker(s)
Tip
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.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
TV/VIDEO
TV
TV VOL +/–
TV CH +/–
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 CD LOOP and press so
that “LOCK” appears in the display.
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4 Turn the jog dial to set the minute.
5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts working.
Tips
If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.
Setting the time deactivates the demo mode.
If you want to display the demo mode, press
DEMO when the power is off.
Note
The previous explanation shows you how to set the
time while the power is off. To change the time
while the power is on, do the following:
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Turn the jog dial to select “SET CLOCK”.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
4 Perform steps 2 through 5 above.
Step 2: Setting the
time
You must set the time before using the timer
functions.
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.
1
3,52,4
DEMO
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VOLUME
ALL DISCS
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Step 3: Presetting
radio stations
You can preset the following number of
stations:
20 for FM, 10 for MW, and 10 for SW.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
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 this button, the
band changes as follows:
FM n MW n SW
2
3
5
4
1
(Power)
2 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.
3 Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears in the display.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the preset
number you want.
5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The station is stored.
6 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.
To change the preset number
Start over from step 1.
Preset number
MONO
TUNED
STEREO
MHz
kHz
VOLUME
ALL DISCS
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continued
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Connecting optional
AV components
To enhance your system, you can connect
optional components. Refer to the
instructions of each component.
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
Step 3: Presetting radio stations
(continued)
Note
You cannot record from a VIDEO CD to an MD
deck digitally. When you record from a VIDEO
CD to an MD deck, connect an optional audio
cable to the audio output. (See “Connecting an
MD deck for analog recording.”)
To change the AM tuning interval
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.
Tip
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
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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.
Tip
When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the
MD (, P, and p buttons on this unit’s remote to
perform play, pause, and stop operations.
To the audio input
of the MD deck
To the audio output
of the MD deck
To super woofer
Connecting a super woofer speaker
You can connect an optional super woofer
speaker.
continued
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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
Jack type B
y
FM75
COAXIAL
AM
IEC standard socket
connector
(not supplied)
Screw clamp
Ground wire (not supplied)
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AM
y
75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Screw clamp
Ground wire (not supplied)
Connecting a VCR
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound of the
connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly
until “VIDEO” appears.
By connecting the audio output jacks of your
VCR to the VIDEO (AUDIO) IN jacks using
an optional audio cable, you can enjoy video
playback in powerful stereo sound.
Moreover, if you connect the video input on
the VCR to the MD OUT jacks and VIDEO
OUT (or S VIDEO OUT) jack using the
supplied video connecting cable (or an
optional S VIDEO connecting cable), you can
record the audio and video signals from a
VIDEO CD onto video tape.
Connecting optional AV
components (continued)
To the audio
outputs of the VCR
using an optional
audio cable
To the video input
of the VCR using
the video cable
To the S VIDEO input
of the VCR using an
optional S VIDEO
cable
To the audio inputs of
the VCR using an
optional audio cable
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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
Jack type B
Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground
from y terminal with the screw clamp. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
ground wire to a gas pipe.
FM75
AM
y
Insulated wire (not supplied)
Screw clamp
Ground wire (not supplied)
Ground wire (not supplied)
FM75
COAXIAL
y
AM
Insulated wire
(not supplied)
Screw clamp
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TV
P
D.SKIP
CD (
0/)=/+
(PREV/NEXT)
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Basic Operations
1 Turn on your TV and select the
video input.
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your TV if you need help.
2 Press § and place up to two VIDEO
CDs on the disc tray.
If a disc is not placed properly, it will not
be recognized.
To insert a third disc, press DISC SKIP/
EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.
3 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons.
The disc tray closes and playback starts.
If you press CD (P (or CD ( on the
remote) when the disc tray is closed,
playback starts from the CD whose
button is lit green.
Playing a VIDEO CD
You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).
You can enjoy two kinds of playback
according to the disc type.
With the label
side up. When
you play a
VIDEO CD
single, place it
on the inner
circle of the
tray.
Disc tray number
Playing time
Track number
SHUFFLE REPEAT1
ALL 1DISCS PROGRAM
STEP
VOLUME
SYNC
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(Power)
3
2
VOLUME
PREV NEXT
0 )= +
CD
(P
p
DISC SKIP/
EX-CHANGE
PLAY
MODE
TV VOL +/–
TV CH +/–
VOL +/–
Basic Operations
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To Do this
Stop play Press p.
Pause Press CD (P (or P on the
remote)*
1
. Press again to
resume play.
Select a track or Press NEXT to go forward,
scene PREV to go back.
Or, during play or pause, turn
the jog dial clockwise (to go
forward) or counterclockwise
(to go back) and release it
when you reach the desired
track. (Or press + (to go
forward) or = (to go back)
on the remote.)*
2
Find a point in a Press 0 or ) during
track or scene*
2
playback.
(Lock Search
1 Press once to start searching.
function) 2 Press again to increase the
search speed. Each time you
press the button, the speed
changes as follows:
1 (slow) n 2 (normal) n
3 (high) n 1 (slow) …
3 Press CD (P to stop
searching at the desired point.
Select a VIDEO Press a DISC 1~3 button or
CD in stop mode DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE (or
D.SKIP on the remote).
Play only the Press PLAY MODE
VIDEO CD you repeatedly until “1 DISC”
have selected appears.
Play all VIDEO Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
CDs*
3
until “ALL DISCS” appears.
Remove the Press §.
VIDEO CD
Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/
VIDEO CDs EX-CHANGE.
while playing
Adjust the Turn VOLUME (or press VOL
volume +/– on the remote).
*
1
There may be some disturbance in the video
image.
*
2
Only for VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver.
1.1).
*
3
This function cannot be used during menu
playback of a VIDEO CD with the PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0).
Tips
Pressing CD (P when the power is off
automatically turns the power on and starts
VIDEO CD playback if there is a VIDEO CD in the
tray (One Touch Play).
You can switch from another source to the VIDEO
CD player and start playing a VIDEO CD just by
pressing CD (P or the DISC 1~3 buttons
(Automatic Source Selection).
If there is no VIDEO CD in the player, “CD NO
DISC” appears in the display.
When a disc tray holding a VIDEO CD is selected
(or playing), the DISC 1~3 button for that tray
lights green. When a disc tray holding a VIDEO
CD is not selected, the DISC 1~3 button for that
tray lights orange. When all disc trays are empty,
the DISC 1~3 buttons all light green.
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D.SKIP
CD (
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VOL +/
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Playing a CD
— Normal play
1 Press § and place up to two CDs on
the disc tray.
If a disc is not placed properly it will not
be recognized.
To insert a third disc, press DISC SKIP/
EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.
2 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons.
The disc tray closes and play starts.
If you press CD (P (or CD ( on the
remote) when the disc tray is closed,
play starts from the CD loaded on the
tray whose button is lit green.
You can play up to three CDs in a row.
With the label
side up. When
you play a CD
single, place it
on the inner
circle of the
tray.
2
1
Disc tray number
Playing time
Track number
SHUFFLE REPEAT1
ALL 1DISCS PROGRAM
STEP
VOLUME
SYNC
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(Power)
VOLUME0 )= +
CD
(P
p
DISC SKIP/
EX-CHANGE
PLAY
MODE
Basic Operations
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Tips
Pressing CD (P when the power is off
automatically turns the power on and starts CD
playback if there is a CD in the tray (One Touch
Play).
You can switch from another source to the CD
player and start playing a CD just by pressing
CD (P or 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
playing), the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lights
green. When a disc tray holding a CD is not
selected, the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lights
orange. When all disc trays are empty, the DISC
1~3 buttons all light green.
To Do this
Stop play Press p.
Pause Press CD (P (or P on the
remote). Press again to resume
play.
Select a track During play or pause, turn the
jog dial clockwise (to go
forward) or counterclockwise
(to go back) and release it
when you reach the desired
track. (Or press + (to go
forward) or = (to go back)
on the remote.)
Find a point in a Press 0 or ) during
track playback.
(Lock Search Press CD (P to stop
function) searching at the desired point.
Select a CD Press a DISC 1~3 button or
in stop mode DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE (or
D.SKIP on the remote).
Play only the Press PLAY MODE
CD you have repeatedly until “1 DISC”
selected appears.
Play all CDs Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “ALL DISCS” appears.
Remove the CD Press §.
Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/
CDs while EX-CHANGE.
playing
Adjust the Turn VOLUME (or press VOL
volume +/– on the remote).
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Recording a CD/VIDEO
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.
1 Press § and insert a blank tape into
deck B.
With the side
you want to
record facing
forward
2
4
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2Press § 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.
3 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.
4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side.
Select ß (or RELAY) to record on
both sides.
5 Press P PAUSE.
Recording starts.
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 low-
level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so
that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing CD
SYNC.
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
With the label
side up. When
you play a single
CD, place it on
the inner circle
of the tray.
(Power)
DISC SKIP/
EX-CHANGE
DOLBY NR
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Basic Operations
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TUNER/
BAND
Listening to the radio
–– Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory
first (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”).
2
1
Preset number
Frequency
n
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
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:
FM n MW n SW
2 Turn the jog dial (or press = or
+ on the remote) to tune in the
desired preset station.
To Do this
Turn off the radio Press .
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press
VOL +/– on the remote).
+
=
VOLUME
MHz
kHz
ALL DISCS
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(Power)
VOLUME STEREO/
MONO
Turn counter-
clockwise
(or press =
on the remote)
for lower preset
numbers.
Turn clockwise
(or press +
on the remote)
for higher
preset numbers.
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VOL +/–
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Listening to the radio
(continued)
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) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The
recording level is automatically adjusted.
1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the
band you want.
2 Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset
station.
5
3
Turn clockwise
for higher
preset numbers.
Turn counter-
clockwise for
lower preset
numbers.
1
2
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
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.
6
Preset number
Frequency
4
+
=
VOLUME
MHz
kHz
ALL DISCS
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(Power)
DOLBY NRp
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