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- Page 1 4-232-653-12 (1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-VX888 © 2001 Sony Corporation 01COV_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:22 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1)
- Page 2 Dolby Laboratories Licensing type. Corporation. Disc type You can The MHC-VX888 consists of the following components: VIDEO CDs without Enjoy video playback – Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier PBC functions...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
–– Picture Effect ......17 Precautions .......... 31 Troubleshooting ........32 Tuner Specifications ........34 Presetting radio stations ....... 18 Glossary ..........36 Listening to the radio –– Preset Tuning ......19 02TOC_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:23 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 4: Parts Identification
M/+ (fast forward) qf (12, 13, 23, 25, 28, 33) 18~20) REC PAUSE/START qg (21, 22, v/V/b/B (cursor) r; (10, 22, 23, FM MODE ef (19, 33) 25, 28) REPEAT ef (12, 14) 02TOC_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:23 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 5: Sound Broad Amplifier
The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. LED 1 (24) LED Display 2 (24) SURROUND SPEAKER LEVEL 4 (24) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE 3 (24) 02TOC_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:23 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 6: Remote Control
SPECIAL MENU 0 (15~17) M (fast forward)/TUNING + wl KEY CONTROL qj (26) SPECTRUM eg (26) (12, 13, 18~20) SELECT qd (12) v/V/b/B (cursor) wf (10, 22, 23, MD (VIDEO) ek (29, 32) 25, 28) 02TOC_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:23 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 7: Getting Started
Be sure to make this connection before you amplifier. connect the main unit's power cord to a wall Insert only the stripped portion. outlet. Solid grey (3) Grey with black line (#) continued 03GET_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:23 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) - Page 8 For even higher quality video images, you can use an optional S. Video cable to connect the S. VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S. VIDEO OUT jack. S. VIDEO is available for Video CD output only. 03GET_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:23 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1)
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Page 9: Inserting The Batteries Into The Remote Control
Make sure that all discs are removed from the unit. Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until “LOCK” appears. Release ?/1 first, then release CD. Unplug the AC power cord. 03GET_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:23 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 10: Setting The Time
• The timer works in the Power Saving Mode. Note You cannot set the time in the Power Saving Mode. To cancel the Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY once to show the demonstration, twice to show the clock display. 03GET_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:23 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 11: Video Cd/Cd
(Ver 2.0), see page 12. continued Disc presence indicator Turn on your TV and select the video input. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV if you need help. 04CDP_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:24 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 12: Pbc Play
Pressing the CD while the power is off automatically turns the power on and CD is selected as a function. When the system is in the power saving mode, this function does not work. 04CDP_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:24 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 13: Repeat Play
Select a CD in stop Press one of the DISC 1~3 mode buttons or DISC SKIP EX- CHANGE (or D. SKIP on the remote). continued 04CDP_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:24 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 14: Programming The Video Cd/Cd Tracks -- Program Play
5 while “AL” appears on the – you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20. display. – the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. 04CDP_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:24 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 15: Using The Video Cd/Cd Display
Depending on the disc, some CD TEXT information may not appear. In the stop mode “STOP”. May not appears with still images, etc. During playback Elapsed time of the current track.* * AUDIO CD only. continued 04CDP_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:24 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 16: Locating A Specific Part Of A Disc
11 or over” on page 13). To display previous tracks, press PREV or To stop playback Press x. To switch to the digest of another disc during disc digest Press D. SKIP during disc digest. 04CDP_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:24 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 17: Resuming Playback From The Point You
Resume Play is not available for an audio CD. While playing a VIDEO CD, press x to stop playback. “RESUME” appears on your TV screen. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available. 04CDP_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:24 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 18: Tuner
Press . or > to select the preset number you want to store. Press ENTER. “COMPLETE” appears in the display. The station is stored. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations. 05TUN_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:24 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 19: Listening To The Radio
• When an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • To improve broadcast reception, reorient the antennas. 05TUN_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:24 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 20: Tape
– When the unit is placed near a television. * Relay Play always follow this cyclic sequence: Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) 06TAP_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:25 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 21: Recording To A Tape
If you select RELAY, the tapes in both decks reverse together. • For recording from the radio: If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. 06TAP_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:25 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 22: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
Press cursor V/v repeatedly to set the record on one side or j (or RELAY) minute, then press ENTER. to record on both sides. The hour indication flashes again. Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. 06TAP_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:25 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) - Page 23 Sleep Timer turns it off. • If the power is on at the preset time, the Timer recording does not work. • The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. 06TAP_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:25 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1)
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Page 24: Sound Adjustment
• The indicator on the sound broad amplifier will light green when the main unit is powered on and will light red when the main unit is on standby mode. 07SOU_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:25 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 25: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer
SURR OFF t C. SPACE LOW t C. SPACE MID t C. SPACE HIGH t SURR ON Note When you choose other sound effects, the surround effect will be canceled. 07SOU_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:25 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 26: Other Features
“KARAOKE PON”. To sing karaoke of multiplex CD select “MPX R” or “MPX L”. Start playing the music and adjust the volume. Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL. 08OTH_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:25 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 27: Mixing And Recording Sounds
CD function and not playing a CD. • When high level sound signals are input, the unit automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control function). 08OTH_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:25 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 28: Waking Up To Music
• If the power is on at the preset time, the Daily to set the minute, then press ENTER. Timer does not work. The hour indication flashes again. Set the time to stop playback following steps 4 and 5 above. 08OTH_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:25 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 29: Optional Components
VCR press ?/1 when the power is on. This switches the “MD” function to “VIDEO”. Once you enable the “VIDEO” function, just press MD (VIDEO). To the video input of TV continued 09OPT_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:26 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 30: Connecting External Antennas
FM antenna Connect an optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. Jack type A 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Jack type B IEC standard socket connector (not supplied) 09OPT_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:26 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 31: Additional Information
If you have any questions or problems concerning system, the speakers can be installed near a TV set. your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. However, color irregularity may still be observed on the TV screen depending on the type of your TV set. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
(“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” flash alternately.) Turn off the unit, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again. • There is no audio output during timer recording. 10ADD_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:26 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 33: Tape Deck
Unplug the power cord. Plug the power cord back in. Press ?/1 to turn on the power. The unit is reset to factory settings. All the settings you made are cleared. 10ADD_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:26 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1) -
Page 34: Specifications
4-track 2-channel stereo GAME (VIDEO): 1Vp-p, 75 ohms Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), (phono jacks) (DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I GAME (AUDIO): voltage 250 mV, cassette (phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB),... - Page 35 Speaker units Woofer 15 cm, cone type Tweeter 4 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 179 x 250 x 295 Mass Approx. 3.5 kg net per speaker 10ADD_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:26 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1)
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Page 36: Glossary
This player can play to both versions. Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on disc. Each track is assigned a track number to help you locate the track you want. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 10ADD_MHC-VX888.p65 GB 3/13/01, 5:26 PM MHC-VX888 4-232-653-11 (1)