Sony MHC-RG40

Sony

3

* European model only

Table of Contents

Parts Identification

Main unit ............................................... 4

Remote Control ..................................... 5

Getting Started

Hooking up the system .......................... 6

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries

into the remote ................................ 8

Setting the time ...................................... 8

Saving the power in standby mode ........ 8

CD

Loading a CD ........................................ 9

–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/
Repeat Play ..................................... 9

Programing CD tracks

–– Program Play ............................ 10

Using the CD display .......................... 11

Tuner

Presetting radio stations ....................... 11

Listening to the radio

— Preset Tuning ........................... 12

Using the Radio Data System

(RDS)* .......................................... 13

Tape

Loading a tape ..................................... 14

Playing a tape ...................................... 14

Recording to a tape

— CD Synchro Recording/
Recording Manually/
Program Edit ................................. 15

Timer-recording radio programs ......... 16

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................. 17

Selecting the sound effect .................... 17

Adjusting the graphic equalizer and

storing ............................................ 18

Selecting the surround effect ............... 19

Other Features

Enhancing video game sound

— Game Sync ............................... 19

Changing the spectrum analyzer

display ........................................... 19

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 19

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer .............................. 21

Waking up to music

— Daily Timer .............................. 21

Optional Components

Hooking up the optional

A/V components ........................... 22

Connecting a video game machine ...... 23

Additional Information

Precautions .......................................... 24

Troubleshooting ................................... 25

Messages ............................................. 26

Specifications ...................................... 27