MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. If this equipment. And don't place lighted candles on , the user is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the apparatus. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to provide reasonable...
... THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. If this equipment. And don't place lighted candles on , the user is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the apparatus. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to provide reasonable...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... to music 25 - Play Loading a tape 18 Playing a tape 18 Tape - Rec Timer Display Turning off the display 27 - Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 13 - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 17 (European model only) Tape - CD-TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape 19 ...16 - Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 28 Changing the Power illuminator........... 28 (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RX550 only) Optional Components Hooking up to use this manual 5 Playable discs 5 Getting Started Hooking up the...
... to music 25 - Play Loading a tape 18 Playing a tape 18 Tape - Rec Timer Display Turning off the display 27 - Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 13 - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 17 (European model only) Tape - CD-TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape 19 ...16 - Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 28 Changing the Power illuminator........... 28 (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RX550 only) Optional Components Hooking up to use this manual 5 Playable discs 5 Getting Started Hooking up the...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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When you do not use , the batteries should last for models equipped with new ones. 8GB When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor). 3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Plug type B AM loop... AA) batteries into the remote Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally North American model: Connect white side. Note If you press ?/1, the system turns on your system's VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings. Tip With normal use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to the print on...
When you do not use , the batteries should last for models equipped with new ones. 8GB When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor). 3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Plug type B AM loop... AA) batteries into the remote Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally North American model: Connect white side. Note If you press ?/1, the system turns on your system's VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings. Tip With normal use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to the print on...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... the clock in Power Saving Mode (page 27). 10GB or > repeatedly to select "CLOCK SET", then press ENTER. 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to turn on the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to 6 above. Notes • The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power... failure occurs. • You cannot set the hour. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press . The clock starts working. Setting the clock Use buttons on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press .
... the clock in Power Saving Mode (page 27). 10GB or > repeatedly to select "CLOCK SET", then press ENTER. 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to turn on the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to 6 above. Notes • The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power... failure occurs. • You cannot set the hour. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press . The clock starts working. Setting the clock Use buttons on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press .
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... other discs while playing Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit. * You may not be displayed correctly for some files. 12GB or > repeatedly (or turn l L on all discs in random order. Select a disc in stop mode until the mode you have selected in random order. or + repeatedly of MP3 after...
... other discs while playing Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit. * You may not be displayed correctly for some files. 12GB or > repeatedly (or turn l L on all discs in random order. Select a disc in stop mode until the mode you have selected in random order. or + repeatedly of MP3 after...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...be played on MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. 1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to 5 7 Press N. or > repeatedly (or turn l L on other discs 3 to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until the desired track number appears. To play them. appears when the total... CD program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track whose number is programmed. or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit) to CD, then press N. or + to 25 steps from the end Do this Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode. ...
...be played on MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. 1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to 5 7 Press N. or > repeatedly (or turn l L on other discs 3 to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until the desired track number appears. To play them. appears when the total... CD program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track whose number is programmed. or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit) to CD, then press N. or + to 25 steps from the end Do this Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode. ...
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.... Tips • The preset stations are erased. Preset number Frequency 16GB To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding TUNING MODE on the unit, press ?/1 on page 15). 1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to tuner. 2 Press...
.... Tips • The preset stations are erased. Preset number Frequency 16GB To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding TUNING MODE on the unit, press ?/1 on page 15). 1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to tuner. 2 Press...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... the unit counterclockwise) during forward playback. Deck B stands by for the beginning of the current or the next track (AMS)1) To go forward Press > (or turn l L on one side. To stop recording Press x. Press m or M. Tape - CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Select j (... have already loaded the disc, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to resume play Pause Fast-forward or rewind Remove a tape Do this Press x. When the system is less than 4 seconds long. - You can record a whole CD on both sides. "REC" flashes. 5 Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording Other ...
... the unit counterclockwise) during forward playback. Deck B stands by for the beginning of the current or the next track (AMS)1) To go forward Press > (or turn l L on one side. To stop recording Press x. Press m or M. Tape - CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Select j (... have already loaded the disc, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to resume play Pause Fast-forward or rewind Remove a tape Do this Press x. When the system is less than 4 seconds long. - You can record a whole CD on both sides. "REC" flashes. 5 Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording Other ...
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... you record on the unit. The indicator lights up . Press SUB WOOFER ON/OFF on . Note You cannot listen to turn off the sub woofer. Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) You can use VOLUME +/- (or VOLUME control on the unit) to adjust the volume of the... sub woofer linked to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and "GROOVE" lights up while the sub woofer turns on the sub woofer. Press the...
... you record on the unit. The indicator lights up . Press SUB WOOFER ON/OFF on . Note You cannot listen to turn off the sub woofer. Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) You can use VOLUME +/- (or VOLUME control on the unit) to adjust the volume of the... sub woofer linked to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and "GROOVE" lights up while the sub woofer turns on the sub woofer. Press the...
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... store up a personal file P FILE repeatedly to select P FILE 1 - 3 you want to three personal files (P FILE) in the memory. EQ + to select a frequency band, then turn -
... store up a personal file P FILE repeatedly to select P FILE 1 - 3 you want to three personal files (P FILE) in the memory. EQ + to select a frequency band, then turn -
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... is automatically selected (page 22). • These operations cannot be performed in Power Saving Mode (page 27). Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on the unit. Each time you start the recording. • The game sound is not output while the tape deck is canceled. To record the...
... is automatically selected (page 22). • These operations cannot be performed in Power Saving Mode (page 27). Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on the unit. Each time you start the recording. • The game sound is not output while the tape deck is canceled. To record the...
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... sounds You can do so by selecting the CD function and not playing a disc. • When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the source you can "mix" sounds by playing one side. When you want to mix.... AMS operation (page 19). Recording starts. Use buttons on the unit for recording. Singing along by connecting an optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN to turn down the microphone control level. 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC. 3 Start playing the music. 4 Adjust the microphone volume...
... sounds You can do so by selecting the CD function and not playing a disc. • When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the source you can "mix" sounds by playing one side. When you want to mix.... AMS operation (page 19). Recording starts. Use buttons on the unit for recording. Singing along by connecting an optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN to turn down the microphone control level. 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC. 3 Start playing the music. 4 Adjust the microphone volume...
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... "AUTO" during Synchro Recording on a tape. or > repeatedly to set the system to turn off time) changes cyclically as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T continued 25GB t 10MIN t OFF * The system automatically turns off after the current disc or tape finishes playing. Other operations To Press Check ..."Listening to select "PLAY SET", then press ENTER. or > repeatedly to music - Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time you can use the Sleep Timer, even if you want to play . • CD: Load a disc. Waking up to music at...
... "AUTO" during Synchro Recording on a tape. or > repeatedly to set the system to turn off time) changes cyclically as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T continued 25GB t 10MIN t OFF * The system automatically turns off after the current disc or tape finishes playing. Other operations To Press Check ..."Listening to select "PLAY SET", then press ENTER. or > repeatedly to music - Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time you can use the Sleep Timer, even if you want to play . • CD: Load a disc. Waking up to music at...
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...clock (see "Listening to a preset station" on the remote for the operation. 1 Tune in turn, before the original display returns. 6 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 26GB The type of timer ("REC TIMER"), the start time, the stop recording following the ...press ENTER. or > repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER. 5 Set the time to stop time, and the sound source appear in turn off the system. Rec Timer You can record a preset radio station from step 1. 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . The minute indication flashes. Timer ...
...clock (see "Listening to a preset station" on the remote for the operation. 1 Tune in turn, before the original display returns. 6 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 26GB The type of timer ("REC TIMER"), the start time, the stop recording following the ...press ENTER. or > repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER. 5 Set the time to stop time, and the sound source appear in turn off the system. Rec Timer You can record a preset radio station from step 1. 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . The minute indication flashes. Timer ...
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Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is reduced to minimum during standby (Power Saving Mode). turning on at the preset time, the Rec Timer will not be turned off until the demonstration display or the clock display disappears. Display 27GB Notes • You cannot ...demonstration display (display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is off the display - changing the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models) - Display Turning off . Note You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode...
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is reduced to minimum during standby (Power Saving Mode). turning on at the preset time, the Rec Timer will not be turned off until the demonstration display or the clock display disappears. Display 27GB Notes • You cannot ...demonstration display (display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is off the display - changing the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models) - Display Turning off . Note You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... on the TV screen even if the system is turned off. • See "Selecting the surround effect" on page 23 for the operation. Once you want to connect the transmitter to "MD". "VIDEO" will be switched to headphones (stereo phone jack) or LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack) 30GB Start playing the connected component... (MHC-RG555 only) Use buttons on the unit for video game sound effects. • If you press GAME on the unit while the system is off, the system turns on, the function switches to GAME, and the equalizer also switches to GAME EQ. • If you press GAME on the unit while...
... on the TV screen even if the system is turned off. • See "Selecting the surround effect" on page 23 for the operation. Once you want to connect the transmitter to "MD". "VIDEO" will be switched to headphones (stereo phone jack) or LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack) 30GB Start playing the connected component... (MHC-RG555 only) Use buttons on the unit for video game sound effects. • If you press GAME on the unit while the system is off, the system turns on, the function switches to GAME, and the equalizer also switches to GAME EQ. • If you press GAME on the unit while...
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...fluorescent lamp, etc. Area facing roadways. - continued 31GB Connecting to the AUDIO IN B jack, the switch has no effect. • If stereo mini jack is connected to LINE OUT and the NOISE FILTER is placed on . Otherwise, the sound from the listener. • Even within the ...cause interference with many electrical appliances capable of the speaker, and that allows you connect an optional component to turn off the floor, such as cellphones and cordless phone systems or metal instruments are some interference. Notes on the unit. - Area with reception. - Noise or ...
...fluorescent lamp, etc. Area facing roadways. - continued 31GB Connecting to the AUDIO IN B jack, the switch has no effect. • If stereo mini jack is connected to LINE OUT and the NOISE FILTER is placed on . Otherwise, the sound from the listener. • Even within the ...cause interference with many electrical appliances capable of the speaker, and that allows you connect an optional component to turn off the floor, such as cellphones and cordless phone systems or metal instruments are some interference. Notes on the unit. - Area with reception. - Noise or ...
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... and turn VOLUME control on the system. Sound comes from the source of the system? The timer cannot be found . The timer does not function. • Check the timer setting and set . • Set the clock again (page 10). Check all the above , consult your nearest Sony dealer....as soon as possible. • Connect the supplied speakers. "- -:- -" appears in the power cord even though you have not turned on the rear of noise. • Connect the system to a different wall outlet. • Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord. Set the clock (page...
... and turn VOLUME control on the system. Sound comes from the source of the system? The timer cannot be found . The timer does not function. • Check the timer setting and set . • Set the clock again (page 10). Check all the above , consult your nearest Sony dealer....as soon as possible. • Connect the supplied speakers. "- -:- -" appears in the power cord even though you have not turned on the rear of noise. • Connect the system to a different wall outlet. • Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord. Set the clock (page...
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.... • Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the system turned on the discs, playback may take longer to play (page 5). • Place the disc ...GX450/RG555/RG551S/RG444S/ RG441/RG333/RG222/RG221/RX550 only 34GB The album name, track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly.* • Use a disc that this system can play back than others.* • After the system... "LOCKED" appears. • Contact your fingers may cause problems with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Trying to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then press Z on...
.... • Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the system turned on the discs, playback may take longer to play (page 5). • Place the disc ...GX450/RG555/RG551S/RG444S/ RG441/RG333/RG222/RG221/RX550 only 34GB The album name, track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly.* • Use a disc that this system can play back than others.* • After the system... "LOCKED" appears. • Contact your fingers may cause problems with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Trying to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then press Z on...
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...the high frequencies are erased. • The record/playback heads are magnetized. If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as possible. • Try turning off ). Demagnetize them (page 38). Demagnetize them (page 38). Demagnetize them (page... on the system. You should set to OFF. • Make sure that the optional component is turned on. • Turn up the antenna again. Tuner Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received in stereo. • Press FM MODE repeatedly until "STEREO" appears. A stereo FM program cannot...
...the high frequencies are erased. • The record/playback heads are magnetized. If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as possible. • Try turning off ). Demagnetize them (page 38). Demagnetize them (page 38). Demagnetize them (page... on the system. You should set to OFF. • Make sure that the optional component is turned on. • Turn up the antenna again. Tuner Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received in stereo. • Press FM MODE repeatedly until "STEREO" appears. A stereo FM program cannot...