User manual SONY MHC-R880

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby Btype noise reduction system*. Do the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. [. . . ] Each time you press the button the level changes as follows: n LEVEL 1 µ LEVEL 2 µ LEVEL 3 µ LEVEL MAX Tips You can use the drum pads and the beat function together. Press BEAT JAM while holding BEAT SPEED to hear all drum sounds and beat patterns played repeatedly when the power is on. This function automatically synchronizes the sounds of PAD A and B with the sound source. This function automatically synchronizes the rhythm of the current beat pattern with the sound source. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Once measured, the indicator lights green. The rhythm of the beat pattern starts in sync with the source. 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. If the rhythm of the beat pattern does not match the source, press ENTER/NEXT in time with the downbeat of the source. This mode emphasizes the rhythm of the source by playing random sounds (from the drum pad library) in sync with source. AUTO BPM may not work with certain songs (such as those with varying tempos). When there is no sound for several seconds, "BPM NG" is displayed and the AUTO BPM indicator blinks orange. It will, however, resume automatically when the music begins again. AUTO BPM stops automatically when you turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SPEED (or press SPEED ?Tap PAD A when the indicator around PAD A lights up (in sync with bass) and tap PAD B when the indicator around PAD B lights up (in sync with treble). You get a point if you tap correctly, or you lose your point if you tap uncorrectly. The number of beats and the points are shown in the display. This mode can be canceled when BEAT JAM is pressed or after several seconds of silence, or the play of the current track is finished. 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. Using the beat functions (continued) The selected beat pattern begins, and the BEAT ON/OFF indicator blinks in time with the rhythm. With the BEAT MIX function, you can add a rhythm pattern to one of the preset rhythm patterns. [. . . ] 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. Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR. DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear when you press the TIMER SELECT button. [. . . ]