3-862-493-11(1)
Min i Hi-Fi
Co m p o n e n t
Syst e m
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
f
MHC-FR10 / F150 / F250AV
©1998 by Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Ge t t in g St a rt e d
DJ Effe ct s
Step 1: Hooking up the main unit ....... 4
Step 2: Setting up the surround
Looping part of a CD ........................... 40
Flashing part of a CD ........................... 40
1
speakers* .......................................... 7
Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 9
Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10
Inserting CDs ........................................ 12
So u n d Ad ju st m e n t
Adjusting the sound ............................ 41
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 42
Selecting surround effects ................... 43
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Connecting optional AV
components .................................... 14
1
sound* ............................................ 44
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s
Ot h e r Fe a t u re s
Playing a CD ......................................... 17
Recording a CD .................................... 18
Listening to the radio ........................... 19
Recording from the radio .................... 21
Playing a tape ........................................ 22
Recording from a tape ......................... 24
Using the Radio Data System
2
(RDS)* ............................................. 45
3
Singing along: Karaoke* .................... 47
Falling asleep to music ........................ 49
Waking up to music ............................. 49
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 51
Th e CD Pla ye r
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
Using the CD display ........................... 25
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 26
Precautions ............................................ 52
Troubleshooting ................................... 53
Specifications ........................................ 56
Index ..................................... (Back cover)
Playing the CD tracks in random
order ................................................ 27
Programming the CD tracks ............... 28
Playing your favorite CD
1
* MHC-F250AV only
independently ................................ 29
2
* European model only
Storing specific tracks
3
* Except for Australian and European models
(Delete bank) .................................. 31
Grouping your favorite CDs ............... 32
Labeling a CD ....................................... 33
Locating a specific CD ......................... 34
Playing highlights of the CD .............. 36
Th e Ta p e De ck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 37
Recording a CD by specifying track
order ................................................ 38
3
Ge t t in g St a rt e d
Step 1: Hooking up the main unit
Rear surround
Rear surround
speaker (Left)*
AM loop antenna
speaker (Right)*
FM antenna
2
2
Center surround
speaker**
3
7
4
5
1
2
1
1
6
3
Front speaker (Left)
Front speaker (Right)
* MHC-F150/ F250AV only
** MHC-F250AV only
No t e
1 Connect the front speakers.
The type of speakers supplied vary
according to the model you purchased
(see “Specifications” on page 56).
Connect the speaker cords to the
SPEAKER jacks of the same color.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
Insert only the stripped portion.
R
+
L
+
—
Red (‘)
Black (’)
4
2 Connect the rear surround speakers.
4 Connect the FM/ AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
Connect the speaker cords from the rear
surround speakers to the appropriate
REAR SPEAKER jacks. Connect the solid
cords to the red jacks and connect the
striped cords to the black jacks.
Ja ck t yp e A
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
FM75
AM
Insert only the stripped portion.
+
+
R
—
Solid (‘)
L
Stripe (’)
No t e s
Ja ck t yp e B
• Do not place the rear surround
speakers on top of a TV. This may
cause distortion of the colors in the TV
screen.
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
• Be sure to connect both left and right
rear surround speakers. Otherwise,
the sound will not be heard.
COAXIAL
FM75
AM
3 (MHC-F250AV only)
Connect the center surround
speaker.
Connect the speaker cords from the
center surround speaker to the
appropriate CENTER SPEAKER jacks.
Connect the solid cord to the red jacks
and connect the striped cord to the black
jacks.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
continued
Insert only the stripped portion.
+
Solid (‘)
Stripe (’)
5
St e p 1: Ho o kin g u p t h e m a in u n it
(co n t in u e d )
To a t t a ch t h e sp e a ke r p a d s
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the
bottom of the speakers to stabilize the
speakers and prevent them from slipping.
5 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
position of your local power line
voltage (for models with a voltage
selector).
Fro n t sp e a ke r
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110-120V
220-240V
Ce n t e r su rro u n d sp e a ke r (MHC-F250AV
o n ly)
6 Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
Demo mode appears in the display.
7 Deactivate the demo mode by
pressing DISPLAY/ DEMO when
the system power is turned off.
The demo mode is also deactivated
when you set the time.
In se rt in g t w o size AA (R6)
b a t t e rie s in t o t h e re m o t e
(fo r MHC-F250AV)
Tip
You can reinforce the bass sound by connecting an
optional super woofer to the super woofer
connector.
(fo r MHC-FR10 / F150)
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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.
6
No t e
If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
Step 2: Setting up the
surround speakers
No t e o n p la ce m e n t
Be sure to place this system on a horizontal place.
If the system is slanted, it may cause malfunction or
damage to the system.
Fo r MHC-F250AV
Connecting the supplied rear and center
surround speakers enables you to fully enjoy
Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro
Logic Surround is a decoding system
standardized in TV programs and movies.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the
sound image by using four separate channels.
These channels manipulate the sound to be
heard and enhance the action as it happens
on the screen.
Fo r MHC-FR10 / MHC-F150
In addition to the front speakers, connecting
the supplied rear speakers provides
reverberation and reflective sound that
emphasize the sound from the front speakers.
Po sit io n in g t h e sp e a ke rs
Before you connect them, determine the best
location for your speakers.
1
Place the front speakers at an angle
of 45 degrees from your listening
position.
Center
surround
speaker*
Front
speaker (L)
Front
speaker (R)
45°
Rear surround
speaker (L)
Rear surround
speaker (R)
* For MHC-F250AV only
continued
7
St e p 2: Se t t in g u p t h e su rro u n d
sp e a ke rs (co n t in u e d )
Ad ju st in g t h e sp e a ke r
vo lu m e
2
(For MHC-F250AV only)
(Fo r MHC-F250AV o n ly)
Place the center surround speaker so
it is placed about the same height as
the front speakers (A). Align the
center surround speaker with the
front speakers or place it slightly
back from the position of the front
speakers (B).
To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound,
turn the Dolby Pro Logic mode on, then
adjust the volume of each speaker using the
test tone that the system provides.
(Power)
1
A
B
Center surround speaker
·
3
Place the rear surround speakers
facing each other at about 60 to 90
cm (2 to 3 feet) above your listening
position.
ª
ª
·
·
Rear
surround
speaker
60 to 90 cm
1
(2 to 3 feet)
2,4
3
8
1
2
Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC
ON/ OFF on the remote).
“PRO LOGIC ON” appears.
Step 3: Setting the
time
Press T.TONE ON/ OFF on the
remote.
The test tone is heard from the speakers
in the following order. Adjust the
volume of the test tone.
You must set the time before using the timer
functions.
The clock is on a 24-hour system for the
European model, and a 12-hour system for
other models.
Front (left) b Center
b
Front (right)
The 12-hour system model is used for
illustration purposes.
V
Rear
B
1 2,4
3,5
3
From your listening position, press
CENTER LEVEL (+/ –) and REAR
LEVEL (+/ –) on the remote to
adjust the volume.
The volume levels from each speaker
must become the same.
4
Press T.TONE ON/ OFF when you
are done adjusting.
The test tone turns off.
Tip
If you turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/ – on the
remote) all the speaker volumes change.
No t e
The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound.
1
2
Press CLOCK/ TIMER SET.
The hour indication flashes.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Turn the jog dial to set the hour.
continued
9
St e p 3: Se t t in g t h e t im e
(co n t in u e d )
Step 4: Presetting
radio stations
3
Press ENTER
The minute indication flashes.
You can preset the following number of
stations:
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
– 2 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for AM.
– 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and
10 for SW (or LW, depending on the model
you purchased).
4
5
Turn the jog dial to set the minute.
Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
(Power)
1 4 2 5 3
Tip s
• 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
DISPLAY/ DEMO when the power is off.
No t e
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.
4 Perform steps 2 through 5 above.
10
1
Press TUNER/ BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
3
Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears in the display.
Preset number
The bands you can receive vary
depending on the model you purchased.
Be sure to check which bands you can
receive.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Every time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:
2 band model:
4
5
6
Turn the jog dial to select the preset
number you want.
FM ˜ AM
3 band model:
FM n MW n SW
Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
or
Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other
stations.
FM n MW n LW
To t u n e in a st a t io n w it h a w e a k
sig n a l
Press + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the
station manually.
2 Press and hold + or – until the
frequency indication starts to
change, then release.
To ch a n g e t h e p re se t n u m b e r
Start over from step 1.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for
a stereo program) appear.
To ch a n g e t h e AM t u n in g in t e rva l
(Exce p t fo r t h e Eu ro p e a n m o d e l)
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
SUR
NEXT
PRESET
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 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.
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
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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3
Open the front cover by pushing the
right edge of the cover.
Inserting CDs
You can insert up to 51 discs into this player.
We recommend you use the PLUS ONE slot
for CDs you will be inserting and removing
frequently (see page 29).
1
4
3,7
2
Front cover
4
Turn the jog dial until you find the
disc slot where you want to insert a
disc, while checking the disc
number (written beside every slot
and also indicated in the display).
Playing position
Rotary table
Disc slot at the
Disc number
loading position
Loading position
The disc number* or Disc Memo (see
page 33 for details) at the loading
position appears in the display. As you
turn the jog dial, the disc number or Disc
Memo changes.
1
Press
player.
(power) to turn on the
* If you have already inserted discs, the disc
number at the playing position appears.
When you turn the jog dial, the displayed
disc number changes to the one at the
loading position.
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Disc number or the Disc Memo
12
Re m o vin g CDs
5
Insert a disc with the label side
facing right.
After following Steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting
CDs” on page 12, remove the discs. Then
close the front cover.
No t e s
• Make sure you have inserted the disc into each
slot at a right angle to the rotary table.Ifthe disc
is not put in straight, it may damage the player
or the disc.
No t e s
• Do not insert an empty 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor.
It may damage the player.
• Make sure the rotary table comes to a
complete stop before inserting or removing
discs.
• Do not attach anything such as seals or sleeves to
CDs. It may damage the player or the disc.
• If you drop a disc into the player and the CD
won‘t go into the slot correctly, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
• When transporting the player, remove all discs
from the player.
• If you want to remove the disc played, press
ENTER after opening the front cover. The disc
comes to the loading position. Remove the disc
after the rotary table comes to a complete stop.
With the
label side
facing right
Tip s
• To play the disc you want independently, see
“Playing your favorite CD independently”.
• You can display the original Disc Memos instead
of the disc numbers (see “Labeling a CD”) to
locate it easily when you start playing.
6
7
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to insert more
discs.
When you select a CD-TEXT disc, the disc title is
displayed instead of the disc number.
Close the front cover by pushing the
right edge of the cover until it clicks.
The rotary table turns and the disc slot at
the loading position is set to the playing
position.
Always close the front cover except
when you insert or remove discs.
13
Co n n e ct in g a n MD d e ck fo r a n a lo g
re co rd in g
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.
Connecting optional
AV components
To enhance your system, you can connect
optional components. Refer to the
instructions of each component.
To the audio output
of the MD deck
To the audio input
of the MD deck
Co n n e ct in g a u d io
co m p o n e n t s
Select one of the following two connections,
depending on the equipment to be connected
and method of connecting.
Co n n e ct in g a n MD d e ck fo r d ig it a l
re co rd in g
You can record from CD into the MD deck
digitally by connecting an optical cable.
To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck
No t e
If you cannot select “MD” even when you have
pressed FUNCTION, press while holding
down FUNCTION when the power is turned off.
“VIDEO” will be switched to “MD”. To return to
“VIDEO” do the same procedure.
Tip (MHC-F250AV o n ly)
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.
14
Co n n e ct in g a su p e r w o o fe r
sp e a ke r
You can connect an optional super woofer
speaker.
Co n n e ct in g a VCR
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound of the
connected VCR, press
while holding
To super woofer
down FUNCTION when the power is turned
off. This switches the “MD” function to
“VIDEO”. Once you enable the “VIDEO”
function, just press FUNCTION repeatedly
until “VIDEO” appears.
To the audio output of the VCR
No t e
If the sound is distorted when selecting “VIDEO”,
or you want to switch back to “MD”, repeat the
operation described above for switching to
“VIDEO”.
15
AM a n t e n n a
Co n n e ct in g o u t d o o r
a n t e n n a s
Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet)
insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.
Leave the supplied AM loop antenna
connected.
Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the
reception.
Ja ck t yp e A
FM a n t e n n a
Screw clamp
Connect the optional FM outdoor antenna.
You can also use the TV antenna instead.
Insulated wire (not supplied)
Ja ck t yp e A
FM75
Screw clamp
y
AM
75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
FM75
y
Ground wire (not supplied)
AM
Ja ck t yp e B
Ground wire (not supplied)
Insulated wire
(not supplied)
Ja ck t yp e B
Screw clamp
COAXIAL
FM75
IEC standard socket
connector
(not supplied)
Screw clamp
COAXIAL
FM75
AM
y
AM
y
Ground wire (not supplied)
Im p o rt a n t
Ground wire (not supplied)
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.
16
Basic Operations
To
You need to
Playing a CD
Stop play
Pause
Press p.
Press CD (P (P on the
remote).
— Normal play
Resume playing
after pause
Press CD (P (P on the
remote).
You can play up to 51 CDs in a row.
CONTINUE
Select a CD
Turn the jog dial clockwise
(or press b on the remote)
or counterclockwise (or
press B on the remote) and
release it when you reach
the desired CD.
CD
(P
=/0
)/+
(Power)
p
1
Advance or return Press V on the remote (to
10 CDs at a time
move 10 CDs ahead) or v
(to move 10 CDs back).
Select a track
During play or pause, press
)/+ (+ on the
remote) repeatedly to go
forward or =/0 (=
on the remote) repeatedly
to go back until you reach
the desired track.
Find a point of a
track
During play, press and hold
down )/+ () on the
remote) to go forward or
=/0 (0 on the
remote) to go back and
release it at the desired
point.
Play only the CD
you have selected repeatedly until “1 DISC”
appears.
Press CONTINUE
VOLUME PLUS
ONE
2 3
Play all CDs
Press CONTINUE
repeatedly until “ALL
DISCS” appears.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears.
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME (VOL) +/– on the
remote).
2 Turn the jog dial until the desired
disc number or Disc Memo (see
page 33) appears.
Stop playing and
remove the disc
Open the front cover, then
press ENTER.
The PLUS ONE slot comes
out automatically when the
front cover is opened while
the PLUS ONE button is lit
up.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
SUR
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
3 Press ENTER or CD (P (or CD
· on the remote).
The selected disc is set to the playing
position, and starts playing.
continued
17
Playing a CD (continued)
Recording a CD
To specify the next CD to play
— CD Synchro Recording
While playing a disc, turn the jog dial until
the desired disc number (or Disc Memo) and
“NEXT” appear. To skip to the next disc
right away, press ENTER.
The CD SYNCHRO 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.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
NEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
(Power)
3 5
p
4 1
To cancel the specified disc, press
CONTINUE twice so that “NEXT”
disappears.
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 slot (One Touch
Play).
• You can switch from another source to the CD
player and start playing a CD just by pressing CD
(P (Automatic Source Selection).
• If there is no CD in the player, “-NO DISC-”
appears.
DOLBY-NR
2
1 Press § and insert a blank tape into
deck B.
With the side
you want to
record facing
forward
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2 Turn the jog dial until the disc
number or Disc Memo (see page 33)
appears.
Listening to the radio
–– Preset Tuning
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
SUR
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory
first (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations”).
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Disc number or Disc Memo
(Power)
1
2
3 Press CD SYNCHRO.
Deck B stands by for recording and the
CD player stands by for playback. ·
(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
SYNCHRO.
• 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
SYNCHRO.
+/
VOLUME STEREO/
MONO
continued
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
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Listening to the radio (continued)
To
Do this
Turn off the radio
Press
.
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME (VOL) +/–
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
on the remote).
To listen to non-preset radio
stations (from front panel only)
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2.
For manual tuning, press + ()/+) or –
(=/0) repeatedly. For automatic tuning,
press and hold + ()/+) or – (=/0).
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:
2 band model:
FM ˜ AM
3 band model:
FM n MW n SW
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.
or
FM n MW n LW
2 Turn the jog dial to tune in the
• To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
supplied antennas.
desired preset station.
For MHC-F250AV
You can also use TUNING + or – on the
remote to tune in preset stations.
For MHC-FR10 and MHC-F150
You can also use = or + on the
remote to tune in preset stations.
Turn counter-
clockwise for
lower preset
numbers.
Turn clockwise
for higher
preset
numbers.
Frequency
Preset number
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
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3 Press § and insert a blank tape into
Recording from the
radio
deck B.
With the side
you want to
record facing
forward
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.
4 Press r REC.
(Power)
1
p
5 3
Deck B stands by for recording.
5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side.
Select ß (or RELAY) to record on
both sides.
6 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 r
REC.
• 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.
•To record non-preset stations, use + and – in step
2 to tune in the desired station manually.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-
level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY-NR so
that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing r REC.
• If noise is heard while recording from the radio,
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
+/
DOLBY-NR
4 6
2
1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the
band you want.
2 Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset
station.
Turn counter-
clockwise for
lower preset
numbers.
Turn clockwise
for higher
preset
numbers.
Frequency
Preset number
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
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1 Press § and insert a recorded tape
Playing a tape
in deck A or B.
With the side
you want to
play facing
forward
You can use any type of tape, TYPE I
(normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal) ,
since the deck automatically detects the tape
type. You can also use the AMS functions to
quickly search for songs you want to hear.
For MHC-F250AV, press TAPE A ª · or
TAPE B ª · on the remote to select either
deck A or B.
2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to play one side. Select
ß* to play both sides.
For MHC-FR10 and MHC-F150, press TAPE
A ( or TAPE B ( on the remote to select
either deck A or B.
To play both decks in succession, select
RELAY (relay play).**
3 Press TAPE A (or TAPE B) (.
Press TAPE A (or TAPE B) 9 to play
(Power)
1 3
p
1 2
the reverse side. The tape starts playing.
For MHC-F250AV
You can also use TAPE A (or TAPE B)
ª · on the remote. Press TAPE A (or
TAPE B) ª · again to play the
reverse side.
For MHC-FR10 and MHC-F150
You can also use TAPE A (or TAPE B)
( on the remote. Press TAPE A (or
TAPE B) ( again to play the reverse
side.
* The deck stops automatically after
repeating the sequence five times.
** Relay play always follows the following
sequence:
Deck A (front side), Deck A (reverse side),
Deck B (front side), Deck B (reverse side).
=/0
)/+
P PAUSE
DOLBY-NR
VOLUME
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Searching for the beginning of a
track (AMS)
During playback, press the =/0 or )/
+ button pointing in the same direction as
the 9 or ( indicator to go forward. Press
the opposite direction to go back. (Or press
= or + on the remote.)
To
Do this
Stop play
Pause
Press p.
Press P PAUSE (P on the
remote). Press again to
resume play.
Fast-forward
Rewind
Press )/+ for the
front side or =/0 for
the reverse side () or
0 on the remote).
The search direction, + (forward) or – (back),
and number of songs being skipped (1~9)
appear in the display.
Press =/0 for the
front side or )/+ for
the reverse side (0 or
) on the remote).
Example: searching forward 2 songs
* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
Remove the cassette Press §.
Notes
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME (VOL) +/– on
The AMS function may not operate correctly under
the following circumstances:
the remote).
– When the unrecorded space between songs is less
than 4 seconds long.
– If completely different information is recorded on
the left and right channels.
– When there are continuous sections of extremely
low level or low frequency sound (like those of a
baritone sax).
– When the unit is placed near a television. (In this
case, we recommend moving the unit farther away
from the television or turning off the television.)
Tips
• Pressing TAPE A (or TAPE B) ( or 9 when the
power is off automatically turns the power on and
starts tape playback if there is a tape in the deck
(One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the tape
deck just by pressing TAPE A (or TAPE B) ( or
9 (Automatic Source Selection).
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-
level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY-NR so
that “DOLBY NR” appears.
• When dubbing tapes originally recorded with
Dolby NR, the dubbed tape is automatically
played with Dolby NR.
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3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side.
Select ß (or RELAY) to record on
both sides.
Recording from a
tape
— High-speed Dubbing
4 Press P PAUSE.
You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II
(CrO2) tapes. The recording level is
automatically adjusted.
Dubbing starts.
To stop dubbing
Press p.
(Power)
1
p
1 3
Tips
• When you dub on both sides, start recording from
the front side. If you record from the reverse side,
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• If you set DIRECTION to ß when the tapes you
use have different lengths, the tape in each deck
reverses independently. If you select RELAY, the
tapes in both decks reverse together.
• You don’t have to set DOLBY NR, since the tape in
deck B is automatically recorded in the same state
as the tape in deck A.
DOLBY-NR
2 4
1 Press § and insert a recorded tape
in deck A and a blank tape in deck
B.
With the side
you want to
play facing
forward
2 Press HI-SPEED DUBBING.
Deck B stands by for recording.
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The CD Player
During playback
n Playing time on the current track
Using the CD display
µ
Track title 2)
You can check the remaining time of the
current track or that of the CD.
µ
Clock display (for a few seconds)
µ
Effect name or “EFFECT ON (OFF)”
(Power) DISPLAY/DEMO
µ
Name of spectrum analyzer display
pattern
1)
2)
3)
For labeled CD or CD with CD-TEXT.
CD with CD-TEXT.
TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc
number, total number of tracks on the disc, and
total playing time of the disc.
/ Press DISPLAY/DEMO.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
During Stop mode
n Disc number or Disc Memo 1)
µ
Artist name 2)
µ
TOC display 3)
µ
Clock display (for a few seconds)
µ
Effect name or “EFFECT ON (OFF)”
µ
Name of spectrum analyzer display
pattern
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To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly so that “REPEAT
OFF” appears in display.
Playing the CD tracks
repeatedly
–– Repeat Play
This function lets you repeat a single CD or
all CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play and
Program Play.
(Power)
CONTINUE REPEAT
/ Press REPEAT during playback
until “REPEAT” appears in the
display.
Repeat Play starts. Do the following
procedure to change the repeat mode.
To repeat
Press
All the tracks on
the current CD
CONTINUE repeatedly
until “1 DISC” appears in
the display.
All the tracks on
all CDs
CONTINUE repeatedly all
until “ALL DISCS” appears
in the display.
Only one track
REPEAT repeatedly until
“REPEAT 1” appears in the
display while playing the
track you want to repeat.
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4 Press ENTER or CD (P.
Playing the CD tracks
“J” appears and then all the tracks play
in random order.
in random order
–– Shuffle Play
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press CONTINUE.
You can play all the tracks on one CD or all
CDs in random order.
Tips
• You can start Shuffle Play by pressing SHUFFLE
while playing.
• To skip a track, press )/+ on the front panel
(or + on the remote).
(Power)
4 1 2
• You can specify another disc during 1 DISC
Shuffle Play.
Turn the jog dial to specify the next disc. After all
the tracks on the current disc are played in
random order, the next disc starts playing. To skip
to the next disc right away, press ENTER while
playing the current disc.
You cannot specify the next disc to play during
ALL DISCS Shuffle Play.
Note
Even if you press p or turn off the power during
ALL DISCS Shuffle Play, the player remembers
which discs/tracks were played and which were
not. Therefore, if you want to start ALL DISCS
Shuffle Play again from the beginning, be sure to
repeat the procedure from Step 1.
CONTINUE
3
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display, then
place a CD.
2 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to light
the SHUFFLE indicator and select “1
DISC” or “ALL DISCS”.
“ALL DISCS” shuffles all the CDs in the
player. “1 DISC” shuffles only one CD.
3 When you want to specify the disc
for “1 DISC” Shuffle Play, turn the
jog dial until the desired disc
number or Disc Memo (see page 33)
appears.
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4 Press =/0 or )/+ until
Programming the CD
the desired track number appears.
When the disc you select has Disc Memo,
it appears and then switches to the
following display.
tracks
–– Program Play
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
You can make a program containing up to 32
“steps”, each “step” may contain either an
individual track or an entire disc. The
program is stored automatically.
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Track number
(Power)
34 7 1 2
5 Press ENTER to program the track.
The programmed track and
corresponding step (playing order)
appear in the display.
Programmed track
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Programmed disc
Playing order
6 Program additional discs or tracks.
To program
Repeat Steps
3 and 5
Other discs
Other tracks on the same disc
Other tracks on other discs
4 and 5
3 to 5
7 Press CD (P.
CHECK CLEAR
CONTINUE
5
All the tracks play in the order you
selected.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
To exit the program mode
Press CONTINUE.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press PROGRAM.
3 Turn the jog dial until the desired
disc number or Disc Memo appears.
To program the whole disc, make sure
“AL” is displayed below the TRACK
indicator and skip to step 5.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
SUR
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Disc number
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To
You need to
Playing your favorite
Check the
program
Press CHECK repeatedly.
After the last track, “-END-”
appears.
CD independently
Clear a specific Press CHECK until the track
track or disc
— Plus One Play
or disc you do not want
appears, then press CLEAR.
When you insert a disc into the PLUS ONE
slot, you can play the disc independently
from other discs. When using this function,
the player is automatically set to the 1 DISC
play mode.
Clear from the
last track or disc press the button, the last track
or disc will be cleared.
Press CLEAR. Each time you
Clear the entire Press and hold CLEAR until
program
“CLEAR” is displayed.
Add tracks or
Follow the programming
discs to the end procedure.
of the program
(Power)
2 1 3
Tips
• When you press CD (P, you can play the same
program again.
• When you press PROGRAM during Continuous
or Shuffle Play, the program will be played after
the current track.
• If you replace discs, the programmed disc and
track numbers remain until you erase them. So,
the player plays only the existing disc and track
numbers. However, the disc and track numbers
that are not found in the player or on the disc are
deleted from the program, and the rest of the
program is played in the programmed order.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Open the front cover.
3 Press PLUS ONE.
The indicator on the PLUS ONE button
lights up and “PLUS ONE” appears.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
SUR
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
continued
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Tips
Playing your favorite CD
independently (continued)
• To play a disc already inserted into the PLUS ONE
slot, press PLUS ONE while the front cover is
closed.
• You can start Shuffle Play during Plus One Play
by pressing SHUFFLE.
The PLUS ONE slot comes to the loading
position.
Notes
• Activating Plus One Play during the program play
mode automatically switches the unit to
continuous play mode.
• Plus One Play will be canceled if;
1
— you turn the jog dial or press buttons to select
other disc.
— you press PROGRAM, MEMO SCAN, MEMO
SEARCH, or GROUP 1-5.
PLUS ONE slot
• The PLUS ONE slot comes to the loading position
automatically if you open the front cover during
Plus One Play. Do not put your hand inside the
compartment nor change the disc before the rotary
table comes to a complete stop. If you do, you may
injure your hand or damage the disc.
4 Insert a disc into the PLUS ONE
slot.
5 Close the front cover.
The player starts playing the disc in the
PLUS ONE slot.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
SUR
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
To cancel Plus One Play
Press PLUS ONE. The indicator on the PLUS
ONE button goes off. The disc number in the
display changes to 51 and you can play the
disc as the 51st disc.
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4 Press CLEAR to delete the track.
Storing specific
tracks (Delete bank)
“OFF” appears next to the track number.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
You can delete unwanted tracks and store
only the tracks you want. When you select the
disc containing a Delete Bank, you can play
only the remaining tracks.
If you want to restore the track, press
CLEAR again so that “ON” appears next
to the track number.
(Power)
2
1
5 Repeat Step 3 and 4 to delete more
tracks.
To recover all the tracks you have
deleted
1 Press p to stop playback.
2 Hold down CLEAR until “ALL ON”
appears in the display.
Tip
The deleted tracks are skipped even in the Shuffle or
Program Play mode (when the whole disc
containing a Delete Bank is programmed as one
step).
3 4
1 Press CONTINUE repeatedly to
select 1 DISC or ALL DISCS before
you start playing.
2 Turn the jog dial to select the disc.
3 Press CHECK repeatedly until the
track you want to delete appears in
the display.
Track number
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Disc number
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5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to file other discs.
Grouping your
favorite CDs
Playing a group
— Group File
You can file the discs into different groups and then play
the grouped discs. Discs can be filed into only one group
at a time. No more than 51 discs (total) can be filed.
1 Press the group key corresponding
to the group you want to play.
The indicator on the group key lights up.
(Power)
CD (P
CLEAR
1 4
2
3
2 Press CD (P to start playing the
discs in the selected group.
To switch to another disc in the
same group
Use the jog dial.
To cancel group playback
Press the corresponding group key again to
turn off its indicator. “GROUP OFF” appears
momentarily in the display and playback
continues.
Tips
• When a CD is filed in a group, the GROUP FILE
and respective group number indicators appear in
the display whenever that CD is selected.
• To enter a name for a group, select the
corresponding group number in step 3 of
“Labeling a CD” (on page 33) and perform the
subsequent operations to enter the name you
desire.
Filing a disc
1 Press REPEAT if “REPEAT” is
displayed and/or CONTINUE if
“PROGRAM” is displayed.
To delete a disc from a group
Do steps 2 and 3 of “Filing a disc” then press
CLEAR. “GROUP ERASE” appears
momentarily and the group file number
indicator goes out.
2 Turn the jog dial to select a disc.
To delete all discs from a group at
once
3 Press GROUP FILE.
“SEL G1-G5” appears in the display.
While holding down a group key you want to
clear, press CLEAR.
4 Press a group key to file the disc
into the respective group.
“GROUP FILE” appears momentarily and
the respective group file number indicator
lights up. (If the same disc was previously
filed into a different group, the new group
file number replaces the previous one.)
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
SUR
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Group file number indicators
(When disc assigned to group 3)
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3 Press INPUT.
Labeling a CD
“DISC MEMO” flashes in the display.
— Disc Memo
To label a group (1~5) instead of the
current disc, turn the jog dial to display
the corresponding group number.
You can label each disc using up to 11
characters. When you select a CD-TEXT disc,
the first 11 characters of the disc title are
stored as a disc memo. Whenever you load
the labeled CD, the label (Disc Memo)
appears in the display.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Turn the jog dial until the desired
character appears.
The cursor disappears and the first space
for the disc title flashes.
(Power)
3 2,5 6 1
To select characters on the unit
Turn the jog dial to the left or right.
To select characters on the remote
Press V or v until the desired type of
character appears, then press B or b to
select the desired character.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
SUR
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
FILE
6 Press )/+ (or + on the
remote) to enter the character.
The cursor shifts to the right and waits
for input of the next character.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to input more
CLEAR DELETE
FLASH
characters.
4,8
If you make a mistake
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
Press =/0 or )/+ to move the
cursor to the position you want to
correct, then use the jog dial to select the
appropriate character or press DELETE
to remove the character.
“CD” appears.
2 Turn the jog dial until the disc
number to which you want to label
appears.
When you label a disc with the front
cover closed, the disc number of the disc
at the playing position appears.
When you label a disc with the front
cover open, the disc number at the
loading position appears.
continued
33
Labeling a CD (continued)
Locating a specific CD
MEMO
8 Press ENTER to complete the
labelling procedure.
SEARCH
=/0
MEMO
SCAN
(Power)
The Disc Memo lights up in the display.
)/+ FUNCTION
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Repeat Steps 2 to 8 to label other discs or
groups.
Note
• The Disc Memo stores the number of the slot in
which the CD was inserted. Re-enter the Disc
Memo when inserting a new CD into that slot.
To erase a Disc Memo
1 Follow Steps 1 through 4 of
“Labeling a CD” on page 33 to select
the Disc Memo you want to erase.
2 Press CLEAR.
Jog dial
ENTER
The Disc Memo disappears.
3 Press ENTER.
Locating a disc by
scanning each disc title
— Memo Scan
You can locate a disc you want to play
quickly by scanning the Disc Memos (see
page 33) in the display and starting playback.
To erase all Disc Memos of all
discs
While holding down INPUT, press FLASH.
“ALL ERASE” appears in the display, and all
Disc Memos will be erased.
Note that you cannot use this function in the
ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode.
Tips
• When you replace a disc with a CD-TEXT disc, the
Disc Memo of the CD-TEXT disc is restored
automatically.
The Disc Memo for the CD-TEXT disc is no longer
stored (disappears) each time the CD is removed.
Note that you cannot change the Disc Memo of a
CD-TEXT disc.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears.
2 Press MEMO SCAN.
“MEMO SCAN” appears, and the lamp
on the ENTER button flashes.
• You can label discs while the front cover is open.
Disc Memos appear in order.
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3 Press ENTER when the Disc Memo
of the disc you want to play
appears.
3 Press =/0 or )/+
repeatedly to input the first
character.
The disc is set to the playing position,
and the player starts playing.
The characters appear in the following
order:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
In Program Play mode, the disc will be
added to the end of the program.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
SUR
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Note
If “A-NOT FOUND” appears in the
display while inputting the first
character, no disc has been labeled using
the input character.
If “NO ENTRY” appears, no disc has been labeled.
Try the Memo Scan function again after labeling the
discs.
Locating a disc by
Note
searching a specific disc
title
— Memo Search
When searching input characters, blanks and
symbols before the first character in the Disc
Memo are ignored.
You can search and locate a disc you want by
inputting the first character used in the Disc
Memo (see page 33).
4 Turn the jog dial to find the Disc
Memo you want.
As you turn the jog dial, the Disc Memos
starting with the input character appear
in the display.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears.
5 Press ENTER to select the disc.
2 Press MEMO SEARCH.
In Program Play mode, the disc will be
added to the end of the program.
“MEMO SEARCH” appears and the
lamp on the ENTER button flashes.
To locate a disc on the remote
In step 4, press the B or b key on the remote
until the Disc Memo that you want appears.
Skip step 5.
To cancel Memo Search
Press MEMO SEARCH again.
Tip
If there are no more Disc Memos starting with the
character input in Step 3, the unit automatically
changes to the next input character when you press
=/0 or )/+.
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/ Press HI-LIGHT on the remote in
Playing highlights of
the CD
the stop mode.
“HI-LIGHT” flashes while playing disc
highlights.
Some CD-TEXT discs have a feature to play
only the highlights of the discs.
Tips
• During play of disc highlights, you can return to
normal play by pressing CD ( or 0 or ) on
the remote.
For MHC-F250AV
• During play of disc highlights, you can move to an
earlier or later highlight song by pressing
= or + on the remote.
• During play of disc highlights, you can use Repeat
Play function.
CD (
·
To repeat all the highlight songs, keep pressing
REPEAT until “REPEAT” appears.
To repeat only the current highlight song, keep
pressing REPEAT until “REPEAT 1” appears.
• If you press HI-LIGHT while selecting discs
without this feature, “NO HIGHLIGHT” appears.
ª
ª
·
·
=/+
0/)
HI LIGHT
For MHC-FR10 and MHC-F150
=/+
0/)
HI-LIGHT
CD (
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The Tape Deck
4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side.
Select ß (or RELAY) to record on
both sides.
Recording on a tape
manually
You can record from CD, tape, or radio as
you like. For example, you can record just the
songs you want or record from the middle of
the tape. The recording level is adjusted
automatically.
5 Press P PAUSE.
Recording starts.
6 Start playing the source to be
recorded.
(Power)
p
4 1 2
To
Press
Stop recording
Pause recording
p.
P PAUSE.
Tips
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press
TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressing r
REC.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-
level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY-NR so
that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing r REC.
Note
Pressing FUNCTION with “TAPE B” selected starts
silent recording (blank recording).
DOLBY-NR
3 5
1 Insert a blank tape into deck B.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
the source you want to record (e.g.,
CD) appears.
3 Press r REC.
Deck B stands by for recording. The
indicator on TAPE B ( (for front side)
lights up.
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1 Insert a blank tape into deck B.
Recording a CD by
specifying track order
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
— Program Edit
You can record tracks from all the CDs in the
order you want. When programming, make
sure the playing times for each side do not
exceed the length of one side of the tape.
3 Press PROGRAM.
4 Turn the jog dial until the desired
disc number or Disc Memo appears.
To program the whole disc, make sure
“AL” is displayed below the TRACK
indicator and skip to step 6.
9,
(Power)
5
p
CONTINUE
1 2
5 Press =/0 or )/+ until
the desired track number appears.
When the disc you select has Disc Memo,
it appears and then switches to the
following display.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Track number
6 Press ENTER to program the track.
The programmed track and
corresponding step (playing order)
appear in the display.
Programmed track
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
CHECK CLEAR
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
8
4 6 3,
DOLBY-NR
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
10
Programmed disc
Playing order
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7 Program additional discs or tracks.
To program
Repeat Steps
Other discs
4 and 6
Other tracks on the same disc 5 and 6
Other tracks on other discs
4 to 6
8 Press CD SYNCHRO.
Deck B stands by for recording and the
CD player stands by for playback.
(for front side) lights up.
(
9 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side.
Select ß (or RELAY) to record on
both sides.
10Press P PAUSE.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press p.
To check the program
Press CHECK repeatedly. After the last track,
“-END-” appears.
To clear a specific track or disc
Press CHECK repeatedly to display the step
you want to clear, then press CLEAR.
To clear the entire program
Press and hold CLEAR.
To exit the program mode
Press CONTINUE.
Tips
• If a track is cut off during recording on both sides
(because the tape ended while recording on the A
side), the track will automatically be recorded
from the beginning on the B 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
SYNCHRO.
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DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD
Flashing part of a CD
— Loop
— Flash
With the loop function, you can repeat part of
a CD during playback. This lets you create
original recordings.
With the flash function, you can “flash” the
CD sound during playback. This lets you
create original recordings.
(Power)
Jog dial
FLASH
(Power)
Jog dial
LOOP
/ Press and hold LOOP during
playback at the point you want to
start the Loop function, and release
to resume normal play.
/ Press and hold FLASH during
playback at the point you want to
start the Flash function, and release
to resume normal play.
To adjust the loop length
To adjust the flash length
Turn the jog dial while holding LOOP to
select different loop lengths (LOOP 1~20).
Turn the jog dial while holding FLASH (or
(MHC-F250AV only) press > or . while
holding FLASH on the remote) to select
different flash lengths (FLASH 1~20).
Or press > or . while holding LOOP on the
remote (for MHC-F250AV) or press LOOP on
the remote repeatedly (for MHC-F150/
To use LOOP and FLASH together
Press and hold both LOOP and FLASH at the
same time.
MHC-FR10) to select different loop lengths.
Notes
• The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted
during this operation. Adjust the loop and flash
lengths independently beforehand if necessary.
• To record the flash effect, use the analog (VIDEO/
MD OUT) connections or this unit’s tape deck.
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Sound Adjustment
Notes
• With some songs, the music will sound distorted
when you use the DBFB system with the graphic
equalizer if the bass is too strong. Adjust the bass
slowly while listening to music so that you can
monitor the effect of the adjustment.
Adjusting the sound
You can reinforce the bass, create a more
powerful sound, and listen with headphones.
• Cancelling GROOVE sets DBFB to “DBFB
and flattens the equalizer curve. To cancel the
DBFB level, press DBFB until the indication
”
disappears. Adjust the equalization to obtain the
effect you desire.
DBFB GROOVE
(Power)
To listen through the headphones
Connect the headphones to PHONES jack. No
sound will come from the speakers.
Note
If you have connected a super woofer, please note
that sound comes from the super woofer even when
the headphones are connected. Turn off the power
of the super woofer when using headphones.
PHONES
To reinforce bass (DBFB)
Press DBFB*.
Every time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
nDBFB NORMAL (DBFB
)
µ
DBFB HIGH (DBFB
µ
)
DBFB OFF (off)
* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback
For a powerful sound (GROOVE)
Press GROOVE. The volume switches to
power mode, DBFB is automatically set to
full strength, the equalizer curve changes,
and the “GROOVE” button lights up. Press
GROOVE again to return to the previous
volume.
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To cancel the effect
Perform the previous operations, selecting
“EFFECT OFF” in step 2.
Selecting the audio
emphasis
Music menu options
“SUR
” appears if you select an effect
The audio emphasis menu lets you select the
sound characteristic according to the sound
you are listening to.
with surround effects.
Effect
For
(Power)
1 2 3
ROCK
POP
Standard music sources
JAZZ
DANCE
SOUL
ACTION
ROMANCE
DRAMA
SPORTS
Soundtracks
and special listening
situations
FLAT
Turning the effect off
To change the spectrum analyzer
display
Press DISPLAY/DEMO repeatedly to select
one of the displays below.
Pattern 1
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Pattern 2
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
SUR
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
1 Press FILE SELECT.
The last effect chosen appears in the
display.
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Note
2 Use the jog dial to select the preset
you desire.
The spectrum analyzer display changes each time
you cycle through the information display (i.e.,
function n clock n effect).
The preset name appears in the display.
See the chart “Music menu options”.
3 Press ENTER.
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MHC-FR10 and MHC-F150
Selecting the
SUR
(Power)
surround effect
You can enjoy surround effects.
MHC-F250AV
DSP
(Power)
/ Press SUR to turn the surround
effect on or off.
Every time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
nSURROUND ON (SUR
µ
SURROUND OFF (off)
)
/ Press DSP repeatedly to select the
surround effect you desire.
SURROUND ON: Reproduces stereo
sources in surround sound.
Note
HALL: Reproduces the acoustics of a
concert hall.*
When you choose other sound effects, the surround
effects will be canceled.
THEATER: Reproduces the acoustics of a
movie theater.*
ENHANCED THEATER: Reproduces
the acoustics of a large movie theater.*
DSP OFF: Turns off the DSP mode.
* The indicator on the front panel’s DSP
button lights up.
Note
When you choose other sound effects, the surround
effects will be canceled.
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Notes
• You can’t use both Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound and the DSP surround effects at the same
time.
• When recording the sound, be sure to turn off
Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.
Enjoying Dolby Pro
Logic Surround sound
(For MHC-F250AV only)
You can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound of videos that are Dolby Surround
encoded (q). Complete the setup
and adjustments first (see page 7).
(Power)
PRO LOGIC
/ Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC
ON/OFF on the remote) while
playing a program source.
The indicator on the front panel’s PRO
LOGIC button lights up.
To cancel the Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound
Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFF
on the remote) again to turn off the indicator
on the front panel’s PRO LOGIC button.
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Ot h e r Fe a t u re s
To ch e ck t h e RDS in fo rm a t io n
Each time you press DISPLAY/ DEMO, the
display changes as follows:
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
n Station name*
µ
Frequency
(Fo r Eu ro p e a n m o d e l o n ly)
µ
Wh a t is t h e Ra d io Da t a Syst e m ?
Program type*
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features like station name display and
location of stations by program type. RDS is
available only on FM stations.*
µ
Clock display
µ
Effect name or “EFFECT ON (OFF)”
* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station
name and program type may not appear in the
display.
No t e
RDS may not work properly if the station you are
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly
or if the signal strength is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same type of services. If you are
not familiar with the RDS system, check with your
local radio stations for details on RDS services in
your area.
Lo ca t in g a st a t io n b y
p ro g ra m t yp e (PTY)
You can locate a station you want by selecting
a program type. The unit tunes in the type of
programs currently being broadcast from the
RDS stations stored in the tuner’s preset
memory.
Re ce ivin g RDS b ro a d ca st s
/ Simply select a station from the FM
band. When you tune in a station
that provides RDS services, the
(Power)
1
station name appears in the display.
2,3,4,5
continued
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Usin g t h e Ra d io Da t a Syst e m (RDS)
(co n t in u e d )
EDUCATION
Educational programs, such as “how-to”
programs and advice
INFORMATION
1
2
Press PTY.
Programs about consumer affairs,
medical advice, and weather
Turn jog dial to select the program
type you want. See the “List of
program types” section below.
LIGHT MUSIC
Classical music, such as instrumental,
vocal, and choral works
3
Press ENTER.
M.O.R. MUSIC
Easy listening (middle of the road music)
The unit starts searching the preset RDS
stations (“SEARCH” and the selected
program type are shown alternately in
the display).
NEWS
News programs
OTHER MUSIC
When the tuner receives a program, the
preset station number flashes.
Music, such as jazz, rhythm and blues,
and reggae
4
5
Turn jog dial to display the preset
station number you desire.
POP MUSIC
Popular music programs
ROCK MUSIC
Rock music programs
SCIENCE
Programs about the natural sciences
CLASSICS
Press ENTER while the preset
station number is flashing.
To ca n ce l PTY se a rch
Press PTY again.
Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
List o f p ro g ra m t yp e s (PTY)
SPORT
Sports programs
AFFAIRS
VARIED
Topical programs that expand on current
news
Programs containing celebrity
interviews, panel games, and comedy
ALARM
NONE
Any programming not defined above
Emergency broadcasts
CULTURE
Programs about national or regional
culture
No t e
”NO PTY” appears when the program type that you
selected is not currently being broadcast.
DRAMA
Radio plays and serials
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3
Press KARAOKE PON/ MPX
repeatedly to obtain the karaoke
effect you desire.
Every time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
Singing along:
Karaoke
(Exce p t fo r Au st ra lia n a n d
Eu ro p e a n m o d e ls)
KARAOKE PON n MPX R n MPX L
EFFECT OFF (ON) N
You can sing along with any stereo CD or
tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You
need to connect an optional microphone.
The h indicator appears in the display
when a karaoke mode is activated.
To sing karaoke with decreasing the
vocal level of a CD, select “KARAOKE
PON”. To sing karaoke of multiplex CD
or tape, select “MPX R” or “MPX L”.
(Power)
4
5
Start playing the music and adjust
the volume.
Adjust the microphone volume by
turning MIC LEVEL.
Wh e n yo u a re d o n e
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the
microphone from MIX MIC, then press
KARAOKE PON/ MPX repeatedly so that
“h” disappears.
No t e
With some songs, vocals may not be cancelled when
you select “KARAOKE PON”.
1,5 2 3
1
2
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn
down the microphone control level.
Connect an optional microphone to
MIX MIC.
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Sin g in g a lo n g : Ka ra o ke
(co n t in u e d )
To st o p re co rd in g
Press p.
Tip s
Mixin g a n d re co rd in g
so u n d s
• 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 a CD.
(Power)
5
1 2
No t e s
• If you recall a sound effect, the karaoke mode is
cancelled.
• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as
the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded in
monaural.
• The singer’s voice may not be reduced when:
—only a few instruments are playing.
—a duet is being played.
—the source has strong echoes or chorus.
—the singer’s voice deviates from the center.
—the voice on the source is singing in high
soprano or tenor.
p
3 4
1
2
Do the above steps 1 to 5. Then,
insert a tape in deck B.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
select the source you desire and set
it to pause mode.
3
4
Press r REC.
Press P PAUSE.
Recording starts.
5
Press CD (P to start playing the
CD player (or TAPE A ( for tape
deck A).
Playback starts. Start singing along with
the music.
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Falling asleep to
music
— Sle e p Tim e r
Waking up to music
— Wa ke -u p Tim e r
You can wake up to music at a preset time
every day. Make sure you have set the clock
(see “Step 3: Setting the time”).
You can let the system turn off at the preset
time, so you can sleep to the music. You can
preset the time to be turned off by 10 minutes.
9
3
TIMER SELECT
2
Fo r MHC-F250AV
SLEEP
·
Fo r MHC-FR10 a n d MHC-F150
SLEEP
/ Press SLEEP.
Every time you press the button, the
minute display (the turn-off time)
changes as follows:
AUTO n 90min n 80min n 70min
…
…
n
n 10min n OFF n AUTO
4,5,6,7,8
Wh e n yo u ch o o se “ AUTO”
The power turns off when the current CD or
tape finishes playback (for up to 100
minutes).
1
Prepare the music source you want
to play.
CD: Insert a CD. To start from a
specific track, make a program (see
“Programming the CD tracks”).
To ch e ck t h e re m a in in g t im e
Press SLEEP once.
•
To ch a n g e t h e t im e t o t u rn o ff
Select the time you want by pressing SLEEP.
•
•
Tape: Insert an tape with the side you
want to play facing forward.
Radio: Tune in the preset station you
want (see “Step 4: Presetting radio
stations”).
To ca n ce l t h e Sle e p Tim e r fu n ct io n
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears.
2
Adjust the volume.
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To ch e ck t h e se t t in g
Wa kin g u p t o m u sic (co n t in u e d )
Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to
select the respective mode (DAILY 1 or
DAILY 2), then press ENTER.
3
4
Press CLOCK/ TIMER SET.
“SET (DAILY 1)” appears.
To change the setting, start over from step 1.
To ca n ce l t h e t im e r o p e ra t io n
Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to
select “TIMER OFF”, then press ENTER.
Turn jog dial to select DAILY 1 or 2,
then press ENTER.
“ON” appears and the hour digits flash
in the display.
Tip
The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
SUR
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
FILE
5
Set the time to start playback.
Turn jog dial to set the hour, then press
ENTER.
The minute indication starts flashing.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
SUR
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Turn jog dial to set the minute, then
press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes again.
6
7
Set the time to stop playback
following the above procedure.
Turn jog dial until the music source
you want appears.
The indications change as follows:
n TUNER ˜ CD PLAY N
n TAPE PLAY N
8
9
Press ENTER.
The type of timer (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2),
followed by the start time, stop time and
the music source, appears, then the
original display appears.
Turn off the power.
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4
5
Set the time to start recording.
Turn the jog dial to set the hour, then
press ENTER.
Timer-recording radio
programs
The minute indication starts flashing.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
SUR
To timer-record, you must preset the radio
station (see “Step 4: Presetting radio
stations”) and set the clock (see “Step 3:
Setting the time”) beforehand.
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
Turn the jog dial to set the minute, then
press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes again.
7
2
TIMER SELECT
6
Set the time to stop recording
following the above procedure.
The start time appears, followed by the
stop time, the preset radio station to be
recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM 5”), then the
original display appears.
6
7
Insert a recordable tape.
Turn off the power.
When the recording starts, the volume
level is set to the minimum.
To ch e ck t h e se t t in g
Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to
select “REC”, then press ENTER.
To change the setting, start over from step 1.
To ca n ce l t h e t im e r o p e ra t io n
Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to
select “TIMER OFF”, then press ENTER.
3,4,5
1
2
3
Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to the radio”).
No t e
If the power is on at the preset time, the recording
will not be made.
Press CLOCK/ TIMER SET.
“SET (DAILY 1)” appears.
Turn jog dial to select REC, then
press ENTER.
“ON” appears and the hour digits flash
in the display.
TUNED
MANUAL
AUTO
DBFB
ALL
1
DISC
S
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1
SUR
NEXT
PRESET
VOLUME
DOLBY NR RELAY
GROUP
FILE
PLUS ONE
DELETE
FILE
CD TEXT
HI-LIGHT
TEXT
DISC GROUP
SYNC TRACK
ART
MONO STEP STEREO
kHz
1
2
REC SLEEP
MHz
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Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
No t e s o n CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Precautions
On o p e ra t in g vo lt a g e
Before operating the system, check that the
operating voltage of your system is identical with
the voltage of your local power supply.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
On sa fe t y
Cle a n in g t h e ca b in e t
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
To sa ve a t a p e p e rm a n e n t ly
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if
it is not to be used for an extended period of time.
To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
component, unplug the stereo system and have
the component checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
• The AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
Detector slots
Tab of side A
Tab of side B
On p la ce m e n t
• Place the stereo system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereo
system.
Side A
• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.
• Do not place the unit in locations where it is;
— Extremely hot or cold
Break off the
cassette tab of
side A
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Vibrating
— Subject to direct sunlight
On o p e ra t io n
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording,
cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. However,
be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow
the tape player to automatically detect the type of
tape.
• If the stereo system is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense on the lens inside
the CD player. Should this occur, the system will
not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave
the system turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any discs.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your stereo system, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Detector slots
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Be fo re p la cin g a ca sse t t e in t h e
t a p e d e ck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape
may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and
become damaged.
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using this stereo
system, use the following check list.
Wh e n u sin g a t a p e lo n g e r t h a n 90
m in u t e s
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc.
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected
correctly and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Cle a n in g t h e t a p e h e a d s
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
When the tape heads become dirty;
— the sound is distorted
— there is a decrease in sound level
— the sound drops out
Ge n e ra l
The display starts flashing as soon as you
plug in the pow er cord even though you
haven’t turned on the pow er
— the tape does not erase completely
— the tape does not record
(demonstration mode).
• Press DISPLAY/ DEMO when the power
is turned off.
Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start
an important recording or after playing an old tape.
Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.
The demonstration mode appears
automatically the first time you plug in
the power cord. If there is a power outage
lasting longer than half a day, redo the
following:
— Clock setting (see “Step 3: Setting the
time”)
— Preset stations (see “Step 4: Presetting
radio stations”)
De m a g n e t izin g t h e t a p e h e a d s
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.
For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetizing cassette.
— Timer settings (see “Waking up to
music” and “Timer-recording radio
programs”).
There is no sound.
• Rotate VOLUME clockwise.
• The headphones are connected.
• Insert only the stripped portion of the
speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack.
Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker
cord will obstruct the speaker
connections.
continued
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g (co n t in u e d )
Sp e a ke rs
Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the
stereo system. Move the stereo system
away from the TV or VCR.
• Check the speaker connection and
speaker placement.
The sound comes from the center speaker
only (MHC-F250AV only).
• The source being played back is
monaural. Press PRO LOGIC to turn off
the Pro Logic mode.
The sound from the connected source is
distorted.
• If “VIDEO” appears in the display when
you press FUNCTION, switch the display
to “MD” (See “Connecting a VCR” on
page 15).
There is no sound from the center speaker
(MHC-F250AV only).
• Set the CENTER LEVEL to the
appropriate level.
“0:00” (or “12:00”) flashes in the display.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the
clock and timer settings again.
There is no sound from the rear speakers.
• Connect the left and right surround
speakers correctly.
The timer does not function.
• Set the clock correctly.
• Press SUR to turn on the surround effect.
• (MHC-F250AV only) Set the REAR
LEVEL to the appropriate level.
• (MHC-F250AV only) The software being
played back has limited sound effects.
Check the volume with the test tone.
DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear
w hen you press the TIMER SELECT button.
• Set the timer correctly.
• Set the clock.
The remote does not function.
• There is an obstacle between the remote
and the system.
• The remote is not pointing in the
direction of the system’s sensor.
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are
connected correctly.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
CD Pla ye r
There is acoustic feedback.
• Decrease the volume level.
• Move the microphone away form the
speakers or change the direction of the
microphone.
The CD w ill not play.
• Close the front cover.
• Check if the CD is correctly inserted in
the slot.
• The CD is dirty.
The color irregularity on a TV screen
persists.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on
after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color
• The CD is inserted label side down.
• Moisture condensation has built up.
Remove the CD and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
irregularity still persists, place the
speakers farther away from the TV set.
Play does not start from the first track.
• The player is in program or shuffle mode.
Press CONTINUE.
“–OVER–” is displayed.
• You have reached the end of the CD.
Press and hold =/ 0 to return.
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Ta p e De ck
Tu n e r
The tape does not record.
• No tape in the cassette holder.
• The tab has been removed from the
cassette (see “To save a tape
permanently” on page 52).
Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes in the display).
• Adjust the antenna.
• The signal strength is too weak. Connect
the external antenna.
• The tape has reeled to the end.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press STEREO/ MONO so that “STEREO”
appears.
The tape does not record nor play or there
is a decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (see
“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 53).
• The record/ playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page
53).
If o t h e r t ro u b le s n o t d e scrib e d
a b o ve o ccu r, re se t t h e syst e m a s
fo llo w s:
The tape does not erase completely.
1 Unplug the power cord.
• The record/ playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page
53).
2 Plug the power cord back in.
3 Press p, ENTER, and FUNCTION at the
same time.
4 Press
to turn on the power.
There is excessive w ow or flutter, or the
sound drops out.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.
Clean them (see “Cleaning the tape
heads” on page 53).
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made, such as preset stations,
clock, timer, and Disc Memo are cleared. Be
sure to restore all necessary settings.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/ playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page
53).
After pressing ( (9) or §, there is a
mechanical noise, “EJECT” appears in the
display, and the unit enters standby mode
automatically.
• The cassette tape was not inserted
correctly. Eject the tape and turn the
power back on.
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Other models:
The following measured at AC 120/ 240 V, 50/ 60 Hz
Continuous RMS power output (Rated)
110 + 110 watts
Specifications
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
1% THD)
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS:
U.S.A. m o d e ls:
Continuous RMS power output (Reference)
130 + 130 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Peak music power output (Reference)
1500 watts
MHC-F250AV
POWER5 OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
The following measured at AC 110/ 220 V, 60 Hz
Continuous RMS power output (Rated)
90 + 90 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
1% THD)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference)
110 + 110 watts
with 8 ohm loads both channels driven, from
70-20,000 Hz; rates 100 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
MHC-F150
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Inputs
VIDEO/ MD IN:
(phono jacks)
MIX MIC (except for Australian and European
models): (phone jack)
with 8 ohm loads both channels driven, from
70-20,000 Hz; rates 100 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
voltage 250 mV/ 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
sensitivity 1 mV,
impedance 10 kilohms
Outputs
Am p lifie r se ct io n
VIDEO/ MD OUT:
(phono jacks)
PHONES:
(stereo phone jack)
SPEAKER:
voltage 250 mV
North American models:
MHC-F250AV:
Front Speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
100 + 100 watts
impedance 1 kilohms
accepts headphones of 8
ohms or more
MHC-F250AV:
accepts impedance of 8 to
16 ohms
accepts impedance of 8 to
16 ohms
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Total harmonic distortion
less than 0.09%
MHC-F150:
MHC-FR10 (European models):
accepts impedance of 8 to
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
40 W)
16 ohms
Center Speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
25 watts
MHC-FR10 (Other models):
accepts impedance of 8 to
16 ohms
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
REAR SPEAKER:
MHC-F250AV:
accepts impedance of 16
ohms
Rear Speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
12.5 + 12.5 watts
(16 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
MHC-F150:
accepts impedance of 16
ohms
CENTER SPEAKER
MHC-F250AV:
accepts impedance of 8
ohms
MHC-F150:
Continuous RMS power output
100 + 100 watts
SUPER WOOFER:
Voltage 1 V, impedance 1
kilohms
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
European models:
The following measurd at AC 230 V, 50 Hz
DIN power output (Rated)
50 + 50 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference)
60 + 60 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
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CD p la ye r se ct io n
Tu n e r se ct io n
System
Compact disc and digital
audio system
FM stereo, FM/ AM superheterodyne tuner
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(λ=780nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
FM t u n e r se ct io n
Tuning range
2 band models:
3 band (FM–MW–SW) models:
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
3 band (FM–MW–LW) models:
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Laser output
Max. 44.6 µW*
*This output is the value
measured at a distance of
200 mm from the
objective lens surface on
the Optical Pick-up Block
with 7 mm aperture.
2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
780 – 790 nm
FM lead antenna
75 ohm unbalanced
Frequency response
Wavelength
AM t u n e r se ct io n
Signal-to-noise ratio
Dynamic range
CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)
Wavelength
More than 90 dB
More than 90 dB
Tuning range
2 Band type:
North American models: 530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at 10
kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at 9
kHz)
600 nm
–18 dBm
Output Level
Ta p e p la ye r se ct io n
Other models:
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at 9
kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at 10
kHz)
Recording system
Frequency response
(DOLBY NR OFF)
4-track 2-channel stereo
40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I
cassette
40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE II
cassette
±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
3 Band type:
European models:
MW:
Wow and flutter
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at 9
kHz)
LW:
153 – 279 kHz
(with the interval set at 3
kHz)
Other models:
MW:
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at 9
kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at 10
kHz)
SW:
5.95 – 17.90 MHz
(with the interval set at 5
kHz)
Antenna
Antenna terminals
AM loop antenna
External antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
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Center Speaker (MHC-F250AV only)
SS-CN50 for MHC-F250AV:
Sp e a ke r
Front Speaker
SS-F250V for MHC-F250AV:
Speaker system
Speaker system
1-way, 1-unit,
bass-reflex type
magnetically shielded
3-way, bass-reflex type
magnetically shielded
type
Speaker units
Full-range:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/ h/ d)
8 cm, cone type
8 ohms
Approx. 275 x 105 x 200
mm
Speaker units
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Super Tweeter:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/ h/ d)
17 cm, cone type
5 cm, cone type
2 cm, dome type
8 ohms
Approx. 215 x 375 x 290
mm
Mass
Approx. 1.5 kg net
Fo r cu st o m e rs in Ca n a d a
(For MHC-F250AV)
Mass
Approx. 4.5 kg net per
speaker
Use only the supplied SS-SR50 rear surround
speaker for connection to the REAR SPEAKER
connector, the supplied SS-CN50 center surround
speaker for connection to the CENTER SPEAKER
connector on the MHC-F250AV.
SS-F150 for MHC-F150/SS-FR10 for MHC-FR10
Speaker system
Speaker units
Woofer:
3-way, bass-reflex type
17 cm, cone type
5 cm, cone type
2 cm, dome type
8 ohms
Tweeter:
(For MHC-F150)
Super Tweeter:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/ h/ d)
Use only the supplied SS-SRF1 rear surround
speaker for connection to the REAR SPEAKER
connector on the MHC-F150.
Approx. 215 x 375 x 290
mm
Mass
Approx. 4.5 kg net per
speaker
Rear Speaker
SS-SR50 for MHC-F250AV:
Speaker system
1-way, 1-unit,
bass-reflex type
Speaker units
Full-range:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/ h/ d)
8 cm, cone type
16 ohms
Approx. 215 x 100 x 210
mm
Mass
Approx. 1.1 kg net per
speaker
SS-SRF1 for MHC-F150/MHC-FR10:
Speaker system
1-way, 1-unit,
bass-reflex type
Speaker units
Full-range:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/ h/ d)
10 cm, cone type
16 ohms
Approx. 117 x 170 x 150
mm
Mass
Approx. 0.9 kg
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Ge n e ra l
Power requirements
North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
European models:
Australian models:
Other models:
230 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz
220 - 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz
110 - 120 V or 220 - 240 V
AC, 50/ 60 Hz
Power consumption
MHC-F250AV:
U.S.A. models:
Canadian models:
MHC-F150:
250 watts
250 VA
200 watts
MHC-FR10:
European models:
Other models:
150 watts
250 watts
Dimensions (w/ h/ d)
Approx. 280 x 375 x 455
mm
Mass
MHC-F250AV/ F150:
Approx. 12 kg
(26 lbs. 7 oz.)
MHC-FR10:
European models:
Approx. 10 kg
(22 lbs. 1 oz.)
Approx. 12 kg
(26 lbs. 7 oz.)
Other models:
Supplied accessories:
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote
for MHC-F250AV:
RM-SF250AV (1)
for MHC-FR10/ F150:
RM-SF150 (1)
Batteries (2)
FM lead antenna (1)
Speaker cords (4)*
* (5) for MHC-F250AV
Front speaker pads (8)
Center speaker pads (for
MHC-F250AV only) (4)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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H, I, J
R
Index
Hooking up
Radio Data System 45
Radio stations
optional components 14
the antennas 5, 16
the power 8
presetting 10
A
tuning in 19
the speakers 4
Recording
Adjusting
Inserting CDs 12
a CD 18
the sound 41
the volume 9, 17, 20, 23
Antennas 5, 16
a radio program 21
timer recording 51
Repeat Play 26
Resetting the system 55
K
Automatic Source Selection
18, 20, 23
Karaoke 47
L, M
S
B
Loop 40
Saving recordings 52
Batteries 6
Selecting the audio emphasis
42
N
C
Setting the time 9
Shuffle Play 27
Normal Play 17
CD player 17, 25
CD plus one 17, 29
CD Synchro Recording 18
Check 29
Sleep Timer 49
O
Sound adjustment 11
Speakers 4, 7, 15
Station name 45
Surround 43, 44
One Touch Play 18, 20, 23
Clear 29
Clock setting 9
P, Q
Connecting. See Hooking up
Playing
T, U, V
a CD 17
D, E
a preset radio station 19
tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play) 27
Test tone 8
Timer
Delete bank 31
Display 25, 42
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
44
falling asleep to music
49
tracks in the desired
order (Program Play) 28
timer recording 51
waking up to music 49
Troubleshooting 53
Tuner 10, 19
tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play) 26
DSP 43
Plus One Play 29
Presetting radio stations 10
Preset tuning 19
F
Tuning interval 11, 57
Flash 40
Program Play 28
Protecting recordings 52
PTY 45
W, X, Y, Z
G
Wake-up timer 49
Group File 32
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