User manual SONY HCD-ZX9

[. . . ] 2-694-377-21(1) Compact Hi-Fi Stereo System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. LBT-ZX9 ©2007 Sony Corporation LBT-ZX92-694-377-21(1) WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. [. . . ] You need to connect an optional microphone. The "GAME" preset effect is selected automatically. Tips · If you press GAME while the system is turned off, the system turns on automatically and GAME is selected as the function. · This operation cannot be performed in the Power Saving Mode (page 24). · You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "GAME". 1 2 3 4 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone volume. Connect an optional microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2 jacks. Start playing the music and adjust the volume. Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL. Sound Adjustment Mixing video game sound with other sound source -- Game Mixing You can mix the sound from the component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another function such as CD, tape, radio, VCR or turntable connected to this system. After you have finished Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC 1 or MIC 2 jacks. Note When "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" function is selected, you will not hear any sound output from microphone if you use the AMS function. Tips 1 2 Select the source sound you want. Press GAME MIXING. Each time you press the button, the level of the game sound changes cyclically as follows: MIXING LOW t MIXING MID t MIXING HIGH t MIXING OFF Notes · Game Mixing is canceled when you press REC PAUSE/START. · Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro Recording. · During Game Mixing, when "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" function is selected, you will not hear any sound output from GAME INPUT if you use the AMS function. · If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. · If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the "CD" function and not playing any disc. · When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjust the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signals (Auto Level Control Function). 21US Timer Waking up to music -- Play Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time everyday. Make sure you have set the clock (see "Setting the clock" on page 9). Falling asleep to music -- Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP repeatedly. 1 Prepare the music source you want to play. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90 t 80 t 70 t . . . t 10 t OFF * The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after the current disc or tape finishes playing. · Disc: Load a disc. To start from a specific track, make a program (see "Creating your own program" on page 12). · Tape: Load a tape with the side you want to play facing forward. · Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see "Listening to the radio" on page 14). Other operations To Do this 2 3 4 5 Check the Press SLEEP once. remaining time** Change the time to turn off Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want. Turn VOLUME +/­ (or press VOLUME + or ­ on the remote) to adjust the volume. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. "PLAY SET?" flashes in the display. Press ENTER. Cancel the Sleep Press SLEEP repeatedly until Timer "SLEEP OFF" appears in the display. ** You cannot check the remaining time if you select "AUTO". Notes "ON" appears and the hour indication flashes in the display. Set the time to start playback. · Do not set to "AUTO" during CD Synchro Recording on a tape. · The "SLEEP" lights up in the display when the Sleep Timer is activated. Tip Press M or m (or >+ or ­. on the remote) repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication flashes in the display. [. . . ] Do not use such discs. On placement · Do not place the system in an inclined position. · Do not place the system in locations where it is: ­ Extremely hot or cold ­ Dusty or dirty ­ Very humid ­ Subject to vibrations ­ Subject to direct sunlight. · Use caution when placing the system or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc. ) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. On heat buildup · Although the system heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. · Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the system. [. . . ]