MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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4-252-491-12(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No MHC-GX750/GX450/GX250 MHC-RG555/RG551S/RG444S/ RG441/RG333/RG222/ RG221/RG121/RG100 MHC-RX550 ©2004 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below.
4-252-491-12(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No MHC-GX750/GX450/GX250 MHC-RG555/RG551S/RG444S/ RG441/RG333/RG222/ RG221/RG121/RG100 MHC-RX550 ©2004 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below.
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ The Number below is for European model ENERGY STAR® is necessary. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with model AC-GSX100 only, if replacement is a ...about this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HCD-GX750 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. registered mark. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause ...
... Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ The Number below is for European model ENERGY STAR® is necessary. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with model AC-GSX100 only, if replacement is a ...about this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HCD-GX750 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. registered mark. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...Game Mixing Singing along 24 (MHC-RG555 only) Timer Falling asleep to use this manual 5 Playable discs 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system 7 Setting the clock 10 CD/MP3 - CD-TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape 19 - Play Timer Timer recording radio programs........... ...Play Playing repeatedly 13 - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 17 (European model only) Tape - Preset Tuning - Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 21 Using the sub woofer 21 (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/ RG444S/RX550 only) Selecting the sound effect 22 ...
...Game Mixing Singing along 24 (MHC-RG555 only) Timer Falling asleep to use this manual 5 Playable discs 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system 7 Setting the clock 10 CD/MP3 - CD-TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape 19 - Play Timer Timer recording radio programs........... ...Play Playing repeatedly 13 - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 17 (European model only) Tape - Preset Tuning - Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 21 Using the sub woofer 21 (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/ RG444S/RX550 only) Selecting the sound effect 22 ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... Sub woofer* Front speaker (right) * MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/RX550 only 1 Connect the front speakers. SUB WOOFER OUT jack CONTROL jack continued 7GB Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to the SPEAKER...GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) Connect the speaker cords to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack and CONTROL jack as shown below . Insert only the stripped portion Red R L + - Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Black Front speaker (left speaker cords to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. A model...
... Sub woofer* Front speaker (right) * MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/RX550 only 1 Connect the front speakers. SUB WOOFER OUT jack CONTROL jack continued 7GB Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to the SPEAKER...GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) Connect the speaker cords to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack and CONTROL jack as shown below . Insert only the stripped portion Red R L + - Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Black Front speaker (left speaker cords to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. A model...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... ends. Inserting two R6 (size 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 a long period of time, remove the batteries to a wall outlet. Plug type A... Keep the antennas away from battery leakage and corrosion. Refer to the local power line voltage. Other models: Connect brown side. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor). Tip With normal use the remote for available settings. If the...
... ends. Inserting two R6 (size 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 a long period of time, remove the batteries to a wall outlet. Plug type A... Keep the antennas away from battery leakage and corrosion. Refer to the local power line voltage. Other models: Connect brown side. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor). Tip With normal use the remote for available settings. If the...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... (page 27). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. To change the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to select the desired preset station. Preset number Frequency 16GB While holding...
... (page 27). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. To change the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to select the desired preset station. Preset number Frequency 16GB While holding...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...tune in a station that allows radio stations to non-preset radio station - or + (or TUNING - or + on the unit). There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" appears in a station (Automatic Tuning). • To record the ... recording (page 20). or + (or TUNING - Tuner Listening to send additional information along with your area. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is not properly received, the station name may not appear in your local radio stations for details on FM stations.* Note...
...tune in a station that allows radio stations to non-preset radio station - or + (or TUNING - or + on the unit). There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" appears in a station (Automatic Tuning). • To record the ... recording (page 20). or + (or TUNING - Tuner Listening to send additional information along with your area. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is not properly received, the station name may not appear in your local radio stations for details on FM stations.* Note...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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.... 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select g to five times, then stops: Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) For other models 1 Load a tape. To play /record facing forward. Play Loading a tape Use buttons on the unit). Tape - Select j1) to play both decks in succession, press...
.... 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select g to five times, then stops: Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) For other models 1 Load a tape. To play /record facing forward. Play Loading a tape Use buttons on the unit). Tape - Select j1) to play both decks in succession, press...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. • If the system is off the display - changing the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models) - Note You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode. Display Turning off .... Power Saving Mode The demonstration display (display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is reduced to minimize the amount ...
... Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. • If the system is off the display - changing the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models) - Note You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode. Display Turning off .... Power Saving Mode The demonstration display (display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is reduced to minimize the amount ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...displayed accurately. - Checking the total playing time and titles (CD/MP3) Press DISPLAY in stop mode. Changing the Power illuminator (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/RG551S/ RG444S/RG441/RG333/RX550 only) Press ILLUMINATION on the disc, and total playing time of the disc. Each time you press ... the current album2) t Album name2) or volume label2) t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status 1) European model only 2) Preset number is performed. • For Russian model, MP3 and ID3 tag information can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the...
...displayed accurately. - Checking the total playing time and titles (CD/MP3) Press DISPLAY in stop mode. Changing the Power illuminator (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/RG551S/ RG444S/RG441/RG333/RX550 only) Press ILLUMINATION on the disc, and total playing time of the disc. Each time you press ... the current album2) t Album name2) or volume label2) t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status 1) European model only 2) Preset number is performed. • For Russian model, MP3 and ID3 tag information can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... Optional Components A GAME INPUT VIDEO jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game machine to this system. You can then output audio through this jack. From the audio output of the optional component (such as VCR or MD deck) to these jacks.... A model equipped with each component. You can then output audio through this jack. C VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the ...
... Optional Components A GAME INPUT VIDEO jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game machine to this system. You can then output audio through this jack. From the audio output of the optional component (such as VCR or MD deck) to these jacks.... A model equipped with each component. You can then output audio through this jack. C VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... soft cloth slightly moistened with a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to rated output. MHC-GX450 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to the instructions of the demagnetizing ... tape. Do not change the tape operations such as illustrated. Specifications Main unit Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (MHC-GX750/GX450/GX250/RX550 USA models only) MHC-GX750/RX550 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts...
... soft cloth slightly moistened with a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to rated output. MHC-GX450 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to the instructions of the demagnetizing ... tape. Do not change the tape operations such as illustrated. Specifications Main unit Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (MHC-GX750/GX450/GX250/RX550 USA models only) MHC-GX750/RX550 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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MHC-GX450 Front speaker Continuous RMS power output (reference): 125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) ... watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 70 W) European and Russian models: MHC-RG444S Front speaker DIN power output (rated): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 120...(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 40 + 40 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Other models: MHC-RG555 The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated): 120 + 120 watts (6 ...
MHC-GX450 Front speaker Continuous RMS power output (reference): 125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) ... watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 70 W) European and Russian models: MHC-RG444S Front speaker DIN power output (rated): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 120...(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 40 + 40 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Other models: MHC-RG555 The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated): 120 + 120 watts (6 ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...interval set at 9 kHz) European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models: 531 - 1,602 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz) Other models: 530 - 1,710 kHz (with the tuning interval set... Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 6 to 16 ohms CD player section System Laser Frequency response Wavelength Signal-to 16 ohms SUB WOOFER OUT (MHC-GX750/GX450/ RG551S/RG444S/RX550... 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 cassettes ±0.15% W. 40GB ...
...interval set at 9 kHz) European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models: 531 - 1,602 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz) Other models: 530 - 1,710 kHz (with the tuning interval set... Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 6 to 16 ohms CD player section System Laser Frequency response Wavelength Signal-to 16 ohms SUB WOOFER OUT (MHC-GX750/GX450/ RG551S/RG444S/RX550... 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 cassettes ±0.15% W. 40GB ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...per speaker Front speaker SS-RG121 for MHC-RG121 Speaker system Speaker units Super Tweeter: Woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedance ...stereo mini jack General Power requirements North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European and Russian models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian model: 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Argentine models: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican models: 127 V AC, 60 Hz Saudi Arabian model...models: MHC-GX750/RX550: 230 watts MHC-GX450: 265 watts MHC-GX250: 205 watts Canadian models: MHC-GX750: 280 VA MHC-GX450: 330 VA MHC-GX250: 260 VA European and Russian models...
...per speaker Front speaker SS-RG121 for MHC-RG121 Speaker system Speaker units Super Tweeter: Woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedance ...stereo mini jack General Power requirements North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European and Russian models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian model: 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Argentine models: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican models: 127 V AC, 60 Hz Saudi Arabian model...models: MHC-GX750/RX550: 230 watts MHC-GX450: 265 watts MHC-GX250: 205 watts Canadian models: MHC-GX750: 280 VA MHC-GX450: 330 VA MHC-GX250: 260 VA European and Russian models...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... American models: HCD-GX750: Approx. 10.5 kg HCD-GX450: Approx. 10.0 kg HCD-GX250: Approx. 10.0 kg HCD-RX550: Approx. 10.5 kg European and Russian models: HCD-RG444S: Approx. 10.0 kg HCD-RG333: Approx. 10.0 kg HCD-RG222: Approx. 8.5 kg HCD-RG121: Approx. 8.5 kg HCD-RG100: Approx. 8.0 kg Other models: HCD-RG555: Approx. 10.0 kg HCD-RG551S: Approx. 10.5 kg HCD-RG441: Approx. 10.0 kg HCD-RG222...
... American models: HCD-GX750: Approx. 10.5 kg HCD-GX450: Approx. 10.0 kg HCD-GX250: Approx. 10.0 kg HCD-RX550: Approx. 10.5 kg European and Russian models: HCD-RG444S: Approx. 10.0 kg HCD-RG333: Approx. 10.0 kg HCD-RG222: Approx. 8.5 kg HCD-RG121: Approx. 8.5 kg HCD-RG100: Approx. 8.0 kg Other models: HCD-RG555: Approx. 10.0 kg HCD-RG551S: Approx. 10.5 kg HCD-RG441: Approx. 10.0 kg HCD-RG222...