Sony MHC-ZX10 - Mini Hifi Component System User Manual Download

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Operating Instructions

Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System

4-227-887-13(1)

MHC-ZX10

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. _______________

Summary of Contents for MHC-ZX10 - Mini Hifi Component System

Page 1: ... Corporation MHC ZX10 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 _______________ ...

Page 2: ...aration between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA C...

Page 3: ...ing track order 27 DJ Effects Looping part of a CD 30 Flashing part of a CD 31 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 31 Selecting the preset audio effect file 32 Changing the spectrum analyzer display 34 Selecting surround effects 35 Controlling the graphic equalizer 36 Creating a personal audio effect file 37 Other Features Using the Radio Data System RDS 38 Falling asleep to music 40 Waking up to...

Page 4: ...1 Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 3 of the following procedure to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories 2 3 1 1 1 Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise Insert only the stripped portion AM loop antenna FM antenna Front speaker Right Black Stripe Red Solid 3 Front speaker Left ...

Page 5: ...continued 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet If the supplied adapter on the plug does not fit your wall outlet detach it from the plug only for models equipped with an adapter To connect optional components See page 45 To deactivate activate the demonstration When you set the time Step 2 Setting the time on page 6 the demonstration is deactivated To activate deactivate the demonstration aga...

Page 6: ...ont speaker pads Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping Inserting two size AA R6 batteries into the remote 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 Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of t...

Page 7: ... in this manual PUSH ENTER If you ve made a mistake start over from step 1 To change the time 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 MODE SELECT repeatedly to select Set Up Mode then press PUSH ENTER 2 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Timer Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 3 ...

Page 8: ...O 3 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select Set Up Mode then press PUSH ENTER 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select TUNER Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 5 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select TUNER Memory then press PUSH ENTER A preset number and the frequency appear in the display The stations are stored from preset number 1 automatically 6 Press PUSH ENTER 7 R...

Page 9: ...ase then press PUSH ENTER 5 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select the preset number you want to erase then press PUSH ENTER Select TUNER Ers FM ALL or TUNER Ers AM ALL when you want to erase all the preset stations When you erase a preset number the preset number decreases by one and all preset numbers following the erased one are renumbered Tip The preset stations are retained f...

Page 10: ...ollows t Demonstration t clock Power Saving Mode T The system is turned on off by pressing 1 Tips 1 indicator and timer indicator when the timer is set light even in the Power Saving Mode The timer functions in the Power Saving Mode Notes You cannot set the time in the Power Saving Mode One Touch Play function does not work in the Power Saving Mode To cancel the Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY onc...

Page 11: ... when the disc tray is closed playback starts from the CD loaded on the tray whose disc pointer indicator lights Basic Operations Playing a CD Normal Play You can play up to five CDs in a row VOLUME x CD NX m M MODE SELECT V v B b CD N X x m M VOL B b ENTER DISC SKIP MODE SELECT 1 Power 1 2 Multi stick PUSH ENTER Place with the label side up When you play a CD single 8 cm CD place it on the inner ...

Page 12: ...ulti stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Play Mode All Discs then press PUSH ENTER Press one of the A 1 5 buttons Press one of the A 1 5 buttons to open the tray that contains the CD that you want tochange When you change the CD press the same button to close the tray Turn VOLUME or press VOL on the remote Tips Pressing CD NX when the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts C...

Page 13: ...repeatedly until it lights 3 Press CD SYNC Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback The TAPE B N indicator for the front side lights and the REC PAUSE START button flashes 4 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select Set Up Mode then press PUSH ENTER 5 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select TAPE Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 6 Move the multi stick toward ...

Page 14: ...educe the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals do the following procedure after pressing CD SYNC 1 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select Set Up Mode then press PUSH ENTER 2 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select TAPE Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select DOLBY NR Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 4 Move the multi stick toward ...

Page 15: ... work You can switch from another source to the radio just by pressing TUNER BAND Automatic Source Selection When an FM program is noisy do the following procedure 1 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select Set Up Mode then press PUSH ENTER 2 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select TUNER Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Stereo Mon...

Page 16: ...E SELECT repeatedly to select Set Up Mode then press PUSH ENTER 6 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select TAPE Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 7 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Direction Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 8 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select 1 Way to record on one side or Cycle or Relay to record on both sides then press PUSH ENT...

Page 17: ...s PUSH ENTER 2 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select TAPE Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select DOLBY NR Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select On then press PUSH ENTER DOLBY NR appears in the display To return to the original setting repeat steps 1 tthrough 4 and select Off in step 4...

Page 18: ...then press PUSH ENTER Playing a tape continued 7 Press TAPE A or TAPE B N Press TAPE A or TAPE B n to play the reverse side The tape starts playing When using the remote press TAPE A or TAPE B N to start playback To play reverse side press TAPE A or TAPE B N again Relay play always follows the following sequence t Deck A front side t Deck A reverse side Deck B reverse side T Deck B front side T To...

Page 19: ...PUSH ENTER DOLBY NR appears in the display To return to the original setting repeat steps 1 through 4 and select Off in step 4 Searching for the beginning of a track AMS During playback press or repeatedly to go forward in the same direction as the n or N indicator Press or repeatedly in the opposite direction to go back The search direction forward or back and number of songs being skipped 1 9 ap...

Page 20: ...edly to select Direction Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 6 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select 1 Way to record on one side or Cycle or Relay to record on both sides then press PUSH ENTER 7 Press REC PAUSE START Dubbing starts To stop dubbing Press x To cancel the menu operation Press MODE SELECT Tips When you dub on both sides start recording from the front side If you record from...

Page 21: ... time of current CD 1 Disc mode or m s display All Discs mode r Title name of the current track r Clock display for eight seconds r Preset file name or EFFECT ON OFF When playback is stopped During Program Play mode when there is a program t The last track number of the program and the total playing time r Total number of programmed tracks for eight seconds r Title name and the artist name of the ...

Page 22: ...eat Play Select Repeat Off in step 5 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display then place a CD 2 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select Set Up Mode then press PUSH ENTER 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select CD Set Up then press PUSH ENTER Playing the CD tracks repeatedly Repeat Play This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in Normal Play Shuffle P...

Page 23: ...ti stick toward b or B repeatedly to select All Shuf or 1 Shuffle then press PUSH ENTER All Shuf shuffles all the CDs in the player 1 Shuffle shuffles the CD whose DISC pointer indicator is lit 6 Press CD NX All the tracks play in random order To cancel the menu operation Press MODE SELECT To cancel Shuffle Play 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 in the above procedure 2 Move multi stick toward b or B re...

Page 24: ...or B repeatedly to select Program Set then press PUSH ENTER 5 Move the multi stick toward v or V repeatedly to select a CD If you want to program all the tracks on a CD at once select a CD in this step then skip step 6 and continue with step 7 6 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select the desired track PROGRAM 7 Press PUSH ENTER The track is programmed When all the tracks are selec...

Page 25: ...n press PUSH ENTER 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select CD Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select PGM Check Clear then press PUSH ENTER 5 Move the multi stick toward b or B The disc number and the track number appears 6 When you want to clear the displayed track press PUSH ENTER Clear appears in the display 7 Press PUSH ENTER aga...

Page 26: ...ts x 1 Power 3 8 2 4 1 Multi stick PUSH ENTER 4 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select Set Up Mode then press PUSH ENTER 5 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select TAPE Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 6 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Direction Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 7 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select 1 Way to record on one side or C...

Page 27: ...ly to select DOLBY NR Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select On then press PUSH ENTER DOLBY NR appears in the display To return to the original setting repeat steps 1 through 4 and select Off in step 4 When recording from a CD you can use or to select tracks during rec pause mode after pressing REC PAUSE START in step 3 and before pressing again in s...

Page 28: ...step The program step number appears followed by the total playing time Recording a CD by specifying track order continued 9 To program additional tracks to be recorded on side A repeat steps 6 through 8 Skip step 6 to select tracks from the same disc 10 Press X on the remote to insert a pause at the end of side A P appears in the display and the total playing time resets to 0m00s in the display 1...

Page 29: ...ly until CD appears in the display 2 Pres MODE SELECT repeatedly to select Set Up Mode then press PUSH ENTER 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select CD Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Play Mode Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 5 Move multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select All Discs or 1 Disc then press PUSH ENTER The trac...

Page 30: ...lti stick toward b or B repeatedly to select CD Edit Start then press PUSH ENTER The required tape length for the currently selected CD appears followed by the total playing time for side A and side B respectively Recording a CD by specifying track order continued DJ Effects Looping part of a CD Loop With the Loop function you can repeat part of a CD during playback This lets you create original r...

Page 31: ...e CD sound during playback This lets you create original recordings V v B b FLASH v V Press and hold FLASH on the remote during playback at the point you want to start the Flash function and release to resume normal play To adjust the flash length Press V or v repeatedly while holding FLASH on the remote to select different flash lengths FLASH 1 20 To use LOOP and FLASH together Press and hold bot...

Page 32: ...e a clear sound GROOVE EX Press GROOVE EX The higher frequencies of the music you are listening to is reinforced DBFB is automatically set to full strength the equalizer curves changes loudness increases and the GROOVE EX button lights Press GROOVE EX again to return to the previous level Selecting the preset audio effect file The audio effect file menu lets you select the sound characteristic acc...

Page 33: ...t Music menu options 4 Press PUSH ENTER To cancel the menu operation Press MODE SELECT Tip When using the remote press FILE SELECT repeatedly until the effect name you want appears To cancel the effect Select Effect Off in step 2 Music menu options Effect ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL ORIENTAL ACTION DRAMA GAME SF P FILE 1 5 The personal file function lets you store your own effects see Creating a pers...

Page 34: ... stick toward b or B repeatedly to select the effect you desire press PUSH ENTER Each time you move the multi stick toward b or B the display changes as follows Spectrum 1 Y Spectrum 2 Y Spectrum 3 Y Spectrum Off To cancel the menu operation Press MODE SELECT To adjust the brightness of the display In step 3 above select Dimmer Set Up Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select the eff...

Page 35: ... multi stick toward v or V repeatedly to adjust the seat position to the fixed place of the sound field 3 steps 5 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to adjust the surround level 7 steps 6 Press PUSH ENTER To cancel the menu operation Press MODE SELECT Note Under the following circumstances CINEMA SPACE effects will not function When using headphones When TAPE B is in REC PAUSE mode When...

Page 36: ... band 5 steps 5 Move the multi stick toward v or V repeatedly to adjust the level 9 steps 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 7 Press PUSH ENTER when finished To cancel the menu operation Press MODE SELECT Note If you choose another audio effect other than Effect Off the adjusted sound effect is lost To retain the adjusted sound effect for future use store it in a personal file See Creating a personal audio ef...

Page 37: ... to select P File Memory then press PUSH ENTER The personal file number appears in the display 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select the file number P FILE 1 5 where you want to store the sound effect 5 Press PUSH ENTER The adjusted sound effects are stored under the selected file number The settings previously stored at this memory location are erased and replaced by the new s...

Page 38: ...f you are not familiar with the RDS system check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the station name appears in the display To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes as follows t Station name r Frequency r Pr...

Page 39: ...re 8 Press PUSH ENTER while the preset station number is flashing To cancel the menu operation Press MODE SELECT To cancel PTY search Press x List of program types PTY NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs about consumer affairs medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs such as how to programs and advice DRAMA Radio plays and ...

Page 40: ...E Any programming not defined above Note No PTY appears when the program type you selected is not currently being broadcast Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer 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 in 10 minute increments SLEEP Press SLEEP on the remote Each time you press the button the minute display the turn off...

Page 41: ...ELECT repeatedly to select Set Up Mode then press PUSH ENTER 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Timer Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 5 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Timer Set then press PUSH ENTER Set Daily 1 appears 6 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Daily 1 or 2 then press PUSH ENTER On appears and the hour digits flash in the...

Page 42: ...4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select the respective mode Daily 1 or Daily 2 then press PUSH ENTER To change the setting start over from step 1 on page 41 To cancel the timer operation 1 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select Set Up Mode then press PUSH ENTER 2 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Timer Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 3 Move the multi stick towa...

Page 43: ...r B repeatedly to select Timer Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Timer Set then press PUSH ENTER Set Daily 1 appears 5 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Set REC then press PUSH ENTER On appears and the hour digits flash in the display REC 6 Set the time to start recording Move the multi stick toward v or V repeatedly to set...

Page 44: ...d b or B repeatedly to select REC then press PUSH ENTER To change the setting start over from step 1 on page 43 To cancel the timer operation 1 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select Set Up Mode then press PUSH ENTER 2 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Timer Set Up then press PUSH ENTER 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select Timer Select then press PUSH ENT...

Page 45: ...necting an MD deck for digital recording You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting an optical cable Connecting an MD deck for analog recording 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 To the digital input of the MD deck To the audio output of the MD deck To the audio...

Page 46: ...ers PHONES Connecting a VCR Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors To listen to the sound of the connected VCR press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO appears Refer to the instructions of each component Note When you connect a VIDEO CD player connect the audio output jacks of the VIDEO CD player to the MD IN jacks of this unit To super woofer Connecting audio components continu...

Page 47: ...e sure to connect both left and right surround speakers Otherwise the sound will not be heard Connecting external antennas Connect the external antenna to improve the reception Refer to the instructions of each component FM antenna Connect the optional FM external antenna You can also use the TV antenna instead Jack type A FM75 AM Jack type B FM75 AM COAXIAL To the surround speaker Right To the su...

Page 48: ... meter insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected Jack type A FM75 AM Jack type B FM75 COAXIAL Insulated wire not supplied Insulated wire not supplied Connecting external antennas continued ...

Page 49: ...u have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system please consult your nearest Sony dealer Notes on 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 Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor ...

Page 50: ...g cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette Precautions continued Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using this stereo system use the following check list 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 General The display starts flashing a...

Page 51: ... the speakers farther away from the TV set PROTECT and PUSH POWER appear alternately A strong signal was input Press 1 to turn off the power leave the system turned off for a while then press 1 again to turn on the power If PROTECT and PUSH POWER appear alternately even after the power is turned on again press 1 to turn off the power and check the speaker cord Speakers Sound comes from one channel...

Page 52: ...encies are erased The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 50 After pressing N n or A 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 Troubleshooting continued Tuner Severe hum or noise TUNED or STER...

Page 53: ...at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz European model 531 1 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz continued Specifications Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS U S A model only POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION with 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 10 000 Hz...

Page 54: ...sions w h d Approx 250 x 375 x 395 mm Mass U S A model Approx 11 5 kg Canadian model Approx 11 5 kg European model Approx 11 0 kg Supplied accessories AM loop antenna 1 FM lead antenna 1 Remote Commander 1 Batteries 2 Speaker cords 2 Front speaker pads 8 Optional accessories Surround speaker SS SR125 Speaker system 1 way 1 unit bass reflex type Speaker units Full range 8 cm cone type Nominal imped...

Page 55: ...preset number Scans for a station or selects a preset station Function Starts play back Stops playback Pauses playback Selects a track AMS Automatic Music Sensor Locates a desired point in a track Exchanges CDs Activates Loop function Activates Flash function Function Starts playback Each time you press this button the tape reverses direction Stops playback Searches for the beginning of a Track AM...

Page 56: ...D 11 a tape 17 tracks in random order Shuffle Play 23 tracks in the desired order Program Play 24 tracks repeatedly Repeat Play 22 Presetting radio stations 8 Preset tuning 14 Program Edit 27 Program Play 24 Protecting recordings 49 PTY 38 R Radio Data System 38 Radio stations presetting 8 tuning in 14 Recording a CD 13 a radio program 16 timer recording 43 Repeat Play 22 Resetting the system 52 S...

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Page 60: ...ck Items in Sound Mode and Set Up Mode The numbers in parenthesis denotes the page number for the item Sound Mode File Select 33 P File Memory 37 Equalizer Control 36 Cinema Space 35 Mode End Set Up Mode CD Set Up TUNER Set Up TAPE Set Up Timer Set Up Mode End Display Set Up Repeat Set Up 22 CD Edit Start 30 Program Set 24 27 Mode End Play Mode Set Up 12 TUNER Memory 8 TUNER Erase 9 Mode End PTY S...

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