User manual SONY MHC-771

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Note on CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820­40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. [. . . ] If the button for the disc tray containing the CD you want to record is not lit green, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE repeatedly so that it lights green. Each time you press CHECK, the number of the programmed tracks appear in the display. You can have the stereo system create programs based on the tape length. For example, if you use a 40-minute tape to record a 46-minute CD, the CD player will automatically choose tracks that will fit within the 40-minutes, filling as much of the tape as possible. The player will not program those tracks beyond track Choose "HALF" if you want the CD player to play just half the total playing time of the CD without changing the order of the track. As you turn the JOG dial or press the or on the remote, the indication changes as follows: To select the desired tracks beforehand You can place priority on some tracks to be recorded by selecting them before programming (only up to 20 tracks). To cancel program edit Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PROGRAM" disappears from the display. When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that "DOLBY NR B" appears in the display after step 8. The chosen track number lights up in the music calendar and is memorized. If the track number disappears before you press ENTER/NEXT, go back to step 5. When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that "DOLBY NR B" appears in the display after step 11. You can adjust the total recording time to the tape length while making a program. And 4 to 6 from another CD to program the remaining tracks you want to record on side A in the order you want them to be recorded. And 4 to 6 from another CD to program the remaining tracks you want to record on side B in the order you want them to be recorded. Recording will start from the front side of the tape, unless you have changed the playing direction before recording. Recording will start from the front side of the tape, unless you have changed the playing direction before recording. 2 Press TUNER/BAND several times until After about 10 seconds, the CD starts playing. Each time you press CHECK, the number of the programmed tracks appear in the display. If the button for the disc tray containing the CD you want to record is not lit green, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE repeatedly so that it lights green. Also, insert a blank tape in deck B with the side you want to record on facing forward. Recording and playback will start from the front side of the tape, unless you have changed the playing direction before recording. To reduce noise during AM recording If a whistling noise is heard while recording, reorient the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. [. . . ] Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. If you run into any problem using this stereo system, use the following check list. [. . . ]