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MHC-GX40/GX30/GX20 MHC-RG33/RG22 © 2002 Sony Corporation 1 Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. 4-239-872-12(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No.
MHC-GX40/GX30/GX20 MHC-RG33/RG22 © 2002 Sony Corporation 1 Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. 4-239-872-12(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No.
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...Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Except for European models ENERGY STAR® is no guarantee that to comply with the limits for help. WARNING To...be determined by one or more of the following measures: - As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for proper grounding and, in... hazard, do not place objects filled with the instructions, may be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to operate this manual could void your authority to the point...
...Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Except for European models ENERGY STAR® is no guarantee that to comply with the limits for help. WARNING To...be determined by one or more of the following measures: - As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for proper grounding and, in... hazard, do not place objects filled with the instructions, may be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to operate this manual could void your authority to the point...
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... Timer 22 Waking up to the radio - Game Sync 22 Mixing video game sound with other sound source - Daily Timer ... 23 Optional Components Hooking up the system 7 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote 9 Setting the clock 10 CD Loading a CD 10 Playing a CD - ... machine ........ 24 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 25 Messages 26 Additional Information Precautions 27 Specifications 28 * European model only 3GB Preset Tuning/ Manual Tuning 15 Using the Radio Data System (RDS 16 Tape Loading a tape 16 Playing a tape 17 Recording to music - Power Saving Mode...
... Timer 22 Waking up to the radio - Game Sync 22 Mixing video game sound with other sound source - Daily Timer ... 23 Optional Components Hooking up the system 7 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote 9 Setting the clock 10 CD Loading a CD 10 Playing a CD - ... machine ........ 24 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 25 Messages 26 Additional Information Precautions 27 Specifications 28 * European model only 3GB Preset Tuning/ Manual Tuning 15 Using the Radio Data System (RDS 16 Tape Loading a tape 16 Playing a tape 17 Recording to music - Power Saving Mode...
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... on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it . To connect optional components See page 24. If the supplied adapter on and the demonstration automatically ends. Set up the system (continued) 3 Connect the FM/AM antennas. AM Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to stabilize the ... with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. 230 - 240V 220V 120V* * Middle Eastern models: 120 - 127 V 5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. To attach the front speaker pads Attach the supplied ...
... on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it . To connect optional components See page 24. If the supplied adapter on and the demonstration automatically ends. Set up the system (continued) 3 Connect the FM/AM antennas. AM Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to stabilize the ... with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. 230 - 240V 220V 120V* * Middle Eastern models: 120 - 127 V 5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. To attach the front speaker pads Attach the supplied ...
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... half a day even if you want to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press m or M (or TUNING - The stations are retained for the European and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval is factory-set to an existing preset number Start over from preset number 1. 4 Press . Other Operations To Do this Tune in... tuning interval, tune in the Power Saving Mode. or > (or PRESET - To change the AM tuning interval in any AM station first, then turn the system back on the remote. While holding down TUNER/BAND, turn off the...
... half a day even if you want to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press m or M (or TUNING - The stations are retained for the European and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval is factory-set to an existing preset number Start over from preset number 1. 4 Press . Other Operations To Do this Tune in... tuning interval, tune in the Power Saving Mode. or > (or PRESET - To change the AM tuning interval in any AM station first, then turn the system back on the remote. While holding down TUNER/BAND, turn off the...
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...along with your local radio stations for details on FM stations.* Note RDS may not appear in your area. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (MHC-RG33/RG22, European model only) What is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of stations by program... type. RDS is available only on RDS services in the display. To check the RDS information Each time you are not familiar with the RDS system, check...
...along with your local radio stations for details on FM stations.* Note RDS may not appear in your area. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (MHC-RG33/RG22, European model only) What is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of stations by program... type. RDS is available only on RDS services in the display. To check the RDS information Each time you are not familiar with the RDS system, check...
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...may get entangled in the tape deck. For details, refer to 30 hours of the cleaning cassette. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (MHC-GX40/GX20 USA model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 120 - 10,000 Hz; Use... 1 kHz, 30 W) 28GB Be sure to rated output. Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 30 W) Amplifier section North American models: MHC-GX40 Front speaker Continuous RMS power output (reference) 60 + 60 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms ...
...may get entangled in the tape deck. For details, refer to 30 hours of the cleaning cassette. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (MHC-GX40/GX20 USA model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 120 - 10,000 Hz; Use... 1 kHz, 30 W) 28GB Be sure to rated output. Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 30 W) Amplifier section North American models: MHC-GX40 Front speaker Continuous RMS power output (reference) 60 + 60 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms ...
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..., 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Other models: MHC-RG33 The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 60 +...of 6 to 16 ohms Sub woofer speaker (MHC-GX40 only): accepts impedance of 12 to 16 ohms CD player section System Laser Frequency response Wavelength Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range... than 90 dB More than 90 dB Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS...
..., 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Other models: MHC-RG33 The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 60 +...of 6 to 16 ohms Sub woofer speaker (MHC-GX40 only): accepts impedance of 12 to 16 ohms CD player section System Laser Frequency response Wavelength Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range... than 90 dB More than 90 dB Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS...
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... Approx. 200 × 325 × 237 mm Mass Approx. 3.6 kg net per speaker Sub woofer speaker SS-WG99 for MHC-GX40 Speaker system Passive sub woofer Speaker units Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 12 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 210 × 325 ×...0.5 watts (at the Power Saving Mode) 125 watts 105 watts Approx. 280 × 325 × 412 mm Mass North American models: HCD-GX40: HCD-GX30: HCD-GX20: European models: HCD-RG33: HCD-RG22: Other models: HCD-RG33: HCD-RG22: Approx. 9.0 kg Approx. 9.0 kg Approx. 8.5 kg Approx. 9.0 kg Approx. 8.5 kg Approx. 9.5 kg Approx. 9.0...
... Approx. 200 × 325 × 237 mm Mass Approx. 3.6 kg net per speaker Sub woofer speaker SS-WG99 for MHC-GX40 Speaker system Passive sub woofer Speaker units Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 12 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 210 × 325 ×...0.5 watts (at the Power Saving Mode) 125 watts 105 watts Approx. 280 × 325 × 412 mm Mass North American models: HCD-GX40: HCD-GX30: HCD-GX20: European models: HCD-RG33: HCD-RG22: Other models: HCD-RG33: HCD-RG22: Approx. 9.0 kg Approx. 9.0 kg Approx. 8.5 kg Approx. 9.0 kg Approx. 8.5 kg Approx. 9.5 kg Approx. 9.0...