User manual SONY MHC-881

[. . . ] And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U. S. A. 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. [. . . ] Set another station to the existing preset number Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in steps 2 and 3 of "Manual tuning preset" (page 19). 3 4 Press MENU. Press PRESET ­ or + repeatedly until "MEMORY" appears, then press ENTER. To change the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding down ENTER on the unit, turn the system back on. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. The preset number flashes. Preset number 5 6 7 Press PRESET ­ or + repeatedly to select the desired preset number. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to preset other stations. continued 19GB Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the Power Saving Mode. Tips Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. · The preset stations are retained for about a day even if you disconnect the AC outlet or if a power failure occurs. · You can label the preset stations (page 21). · To improve the reception, adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna. Listening to a preset station -- Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory first (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 19). 1 2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". Press PRESET ­ or + repeatedly to select the desired preset station. Listening to non-preset radio station -- Manual Tuning 1 2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". Press the function button to select the desired source to record. · CD: To record from this system's CD player. · TUNER: To record from this system's tuner. · VIDEO (MD): To record from the optional component connected to the VIDEO (MD) IN jacks. 4 5 6 Press REC PAUSE/START on the unit. Tape ­ Recording Tape deck stands by for recording. Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the unit repeatedly until "g" appears to record on one side or "h" (or "j") to record on both sides. Press REC PAUSE/START on the unit, then start playing the desired source to record. Recording starts. Other operations To Do this Stop recording Pause recording Press x. Press REC PAUSE/START on the unit. Tip If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the front side part-way through a track, the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side. 23GB Selecting the sound effect Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Enjoying the powerful sound -- GROOVE/V-GROOVE You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. The GROOVE setting is ideal for music sources, and the V-GROOVE setting is ideal for video sources (movies, etc. ). Press GROOVE. The preset music menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the sound you are listening to. Press PRESET EQ repeatedly to select the preset you want. The preset name appears. See the chart "Sound effect options". Sound effect options "SUR" appears if you select an effect with surround effects. Effect Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: GROOVE ON t V-GROOVE ON t GROOVE OFF (off) Tip ROCK POP JAZZ GAME Standard music sources PlayStation 1, 2 and other video game music sources To cancel the effect Press PRESET EQ repeatedly until "FLAT" appears. GROOVE is factory-set to on. Selecting the surround effect -- SURROUND Press SURROUND. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SURROUND ON y SURROUND OFF (off) Note When you select other sound effect, the surround effect will be canceled. 24GB Enhancing video game sound -- Game Sync You can enjoy the sound effect of video games. Mixing video game sound with other sound source -- Game Mixing 1 2 3 1 2 Connect a video game player (see "Hooking up optional components" on page 32). Press GAME. Connect a video game player (see "Hooking up optional components" on page 32). Press the function button of the desired source. Press GAME MIXING. Note The video game machine image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off. Tips · The GAME EQ is automatically selected. · These operations cannot be performed in the Power Saving Mode. [. . . ] · 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 unit 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 build-up in the system. · If you continuously use this system at a high volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. [. . . ]