Sony MHC-771 User Manual

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Chapter 6: Additional Features
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Falling Asleep to
Music
You can set the stereo system to turn off
automatically so you can go to sleep to
music (sleep timer).
You can set the sleep timer even if you have
already set the wake-up timer or
timer-recording.
Before setting the sleep timer, make sure
the clock has been set correctly.
1Play your favorite sound source (a
tape, the tuner or a CD).
2 Press TIMER.
3 Press SLEEP while the source is playing
to choose how long you want the music
to play.
“SLEEP” and minutes indication appear
in the display. As you press SLEEP, the
indication decreases by ten minutes
from 90 to 10.
The power will turn off after 90 to 10
minutes depending on the length of time
you chose.
When you choose AUTO
The power turns off when the current CD
or tape (one side) finishes playback (for up
to 100 minutes).
The power turns off even if you pause the
tape or stop playing CD or tape.
To cancel the sleep timer
Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until
“OFF” appears in the display.
To check the remaining time before
the sleep timer turns off the system
Press SLEEP on the remote once.
The remaining time is displayed in minutes
for several seconds.
To change the remaining time while
the sleep timer is on
Press SLEEP on the remote several times
until the desired length of time indication
appears.
Note
While the sleep timer is activated, the daily
and recording timer functions do not work.
Waking Up to Music
You can wake up to music at the preset
time. You only need to set the timer once.
Before setting the timer, made sure the
clock has been set correctly. The preset
timer activates at the same time every day.
To wake up to the sound of the radio, be
sure to preset the station you want to listen
to beforehand. (See “Presetting Radio
Stations”.)
1 Prepare the sound source.
To wake up to the radio
Tune in the preset station you want.
To wake up to a CD
Insert a CD. If you want to play it from a
desired track, do the necessary
procedures for programmed CD play.
(see “Playing Tracks in the Desired
Order (program play)”.)
To wake up to a tape
Insert the tape with the side you want to
play facing forwards you. If you insert
the tapes in both decks, you will hear
the sound from deck A.
2 Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume.
The music will start playing with the
adjusted volume when the preset time
comes.
3 Press TIMER.
4 Press t SET.
Chapter 6:
Additional
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Falling Asleep to Music
Waking up to Music
Timer-Recording Radio
Programs
Microphone Mixing
Karaoke: Singing Along
Connecting Optional
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Sony MHC-771 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	MHC-771
Category	Stereo System
Language	English

Summary

Safety Warnings

General Safety Precautions

Essential guidelines to prevent fire, electric shock, and improper installation.

Customer Notices

Specific installation and safety advisories for U.S.A. and Canadian customers.

Welcome Message

Chapter 1: Setting Up

Connecting the Stereo

Steps to connect the main unit, speakers, and antennas.

Inserting the Batteries

Guide for installing batteries into the remote control for operation.

Setting the Clock

Instructions on setting the system's clock for timer functionality.

Chapter 2: the CD Player

Playing CDs (normal play)

How to play up to three discs consecutively in their original order.

Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play)

Instructions for playing tracks in a randomized sequence.

Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play)

Guide to programming a custom playback order for tracks.

Playing Tracks Repeatedly (repeat play)

How to set the player to repeat single tracks, discs, or all tracks.

Grouping Tracks (music clip)

Function to store tracks into groups for quick access.

Repeating a Specified Portion (loop play)

Method to repeat a specific segment of a track.

Chapter 3: the Radio

Listening to the Radio

How to tune in and listen to radio broadcasts using automatic or manual tuning.

Presetting Radio Stations

Steps to store favorite radio frequencies into memory for quick access.

Playing Preset Radio Stations

How to recall and listen to stored radio stations.

Chapter 4: the Tape Player

Playing a Tape

Instructions for playing standard, CrO2, and metal type tapes.

Recording a CD

Guide to recording audio from a CD onto a tape.

Recording a CD: Selecting Tape Length Automatically (tape select edit)

Feature to automatically select tape length for CD recording.

Recording a CD: Specifying Tape Length (time edit)

How to manually specify tape length for CD recording.

Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order (program edit)

Method to program track order for CD recording onto tape.

Recording From the Radio

Instructions for recording radio broadcasts onto a tape.

Recording From Another Tape (dubbing)

Steps for dubbing tapes from one deck to another.

Chapter 5: Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the Sound

How to adjust volume, bass (DBFB), and engage the GROOVE mode.

Selecting The Audio Emphasis

Choosing from preset audio effects (music menu) for different genres.

Adjusting the Audio Emphasis

Adjusting the Sound (graphic equalizer)

Modifying sound by adjusting specific frequency levels.

Activating the Sound Field (surround effect)

Using surround effect without external speakers.

Making a Personal Audio Emphasis File (personal file)

Chapter 6: Additional Features

Falling Asleep to Music

Setting a sleep timer to automatically turn off the system.

Waking Up to Music

Setting a timer to wake up to music playback.

Timer-Recording Radio Programs

Microphone Mixing

Karaoke: Singing Along

To Reduce the Vocals (Karaoke pon)

Minimizing the singer's voice on a CD or tape for karaoke.

Connecting Optional Equipment

Connecting a VCR

How to connect a VCR to hear its audio through the stereo system.

Connecting a Turntable

Guide for connecting a turntable, considering phono equalizer compatibility.

Connecting Surround Speakers

Connecting a Super Woofer

For Your Information

Precautions

Important safety and operational guidelines for using the stereo system.

Troubleshooting Guide

A checklist to diagnose and resolve common system problems.

Maintenance

Procedures for cleaning and maintaining tape heads, CD player, and system cabinet.

CD Player Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index to Parts and Controls