[. . . ] 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. This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby Btype noise reduction system*. * MHC-GRX8/RX99/R800 only **European model only Do the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. [. . . ] While holding FLASH on the remote) to select different flash lengths (FLASH 1~20). To use LOOP and FLASH together The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted during this operation. To record the flash effect, use the analog (MD OUT) connections or this unit's tape deck. This effect can be used with any source, to create original recordings. While holding PAD A or B on the remote) to select the sound you desire. Each time you press the button the level changes as follows: LEVEL 1 / LEVEL 2 / LEVEL 3 / LEVEL MAX / LEVEL 1 . Using the beat functions With the beat functions, you can enjoy a variety of rhythms. Turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SELECT (or press SELECT > or . Each time you press the button the level changes as follows: LEVEL 1 / LEVEL 2 / LEVEL 3 / LEVEL MAX / LEVEL 1 . Press DEMO while the power is on to hear all drum sounds and beat patterns played repeatedly. This function automatically synchronizes the sounds of PAD A and B with the sound source. This function automatically synchronizes the rhythm of the current beat pattern with the sound source. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Once measured, the indicator lights green. This mode emphasizes the rhythm of the source by playing the sound stored at PAD A in sync with the bass and playing the sound stored at PAD B in sync with the treble. If the downbeat of the rhythm does not match the source, press BEAT ON/OFF to turn the beat off. Then, in time with the source, press BEAT ON/OFF again to restart the beat. This mode emphasizes the rhythm of the source by playing random sounds (from the drum pad library) in sync with source. note BEAT JAM cannot be used at the same time as the BEAT (BEAT ON) function. Likewise, when the BEAT is turned ON, BEAT JAM turns OFF automatically. AUTO BPM may not work with certain songs (such as those with varying tempos). AUTO BPM stops automatically when it encounters a blank of (or greater than) 1. AUTO BPM stops automatically when you turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SPEED. [. . . ] However, be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape player to automatically detect the type of tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged. 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. [. . . ]