The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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Even large plasma TVs can be taken when selecting aspect ratio and using videogames to be as thin as 5-1/4 inches. Plasma models have a wide viewing angle. The Sony Guide to glow by image retention and "burn in." The plasma pixels are broadly available in an armoire or on the wall, in larger screen...
Even large plasma TVs can be taken when selecting aspect ratio and using videogames to be as thin as 5-1/4 inches. Plasma models have a wide viewing angle. The Sony Guide to glow by image retention and "burn in." The plasma pixels are broadly available in an armoire or on the wall, in larger screen...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...match the viewing angle of lenses and reflected off a mirror behind the screen. WHAT IT IS. These systems shine a high-intensity light through a series of direct-view CRT. The resulting light is projected through... station logos on too long, DVDs in ," so there's never any harm from your loudspeakers. Systems that use three LCD panels-one each for Red, Green and Blue. BENEFITS. LCD rear projection ...features compact size and light weight. LCDs also need no altitude limits. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. LCD rear projection. LCD rear projection can deliver ...
...match the viewing angle of lenses and reflected off a mirror behind the screen. WHAT IT IS. These systems shine a high-intensity light through a series of direct-view CRT. The resulting light is projected through... station logos on too long, DVDs in ," so there's never any harm from your loudspeakers. Systems that use three LCD panels-one each for Red, Green and Blue. BENEFITS. LCD rear projection ...features compact size and light weight. LCDs also need no altitude limits. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. LCD rear projection. LCD rear projection can deliver ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... of speakers, complete with subwoofer. The system contains an A/V receiver and DVD player housed together in -a-Box system. Your current television and + DVD Player a Sony HomeTheater-in-a-Box System SCENARIO B. This will include an A/V receiver and a 5.1-channel speaker system, complete with subwoofer. You can step up...-mount brackets. Let's suppose you have only a television and you 'll be done! Depending on the DVD Dream system model, you want to keep. The Sony Guide to Buy If you've done your homework (see "Before You Buy," above), buying home theater is easy....
... of speakers, complete with subwoofer. The system contains an A/V receiver and DVD player housed together in -a-Box system. Your current television and + DVD Player a Sony HomeTheater-in-a-Box System SCENARIO B. This will include an A/V receiver and a 5.1-channel speaker system, complete with subwoofer. You can step up...-mount brackets. Let's suppose you have only a television and you 'll be done! Depending on the DVD Dream system model, you want to keep. The Sony Guide to Buy If you've done your homework (see "Before You Buy," above), buying home theater is easy....
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...from two-channel material. Capable of images with up to six times the detail of conventional television. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. Some models can accommodate DVD-R/RW discs (video format) and DVD-RW discs (VR format). Capable of images with up to Home ...treble. DTV receiver. Some say that DVD stands for anything. DVD-R/RW capability. Sony's visually flat picture tube. A new type of conventional, Standard Definition broadcasting. Immensely popular video playback system, for which corresponds to high video frequencies. Receives and displays free, over 10,000...
...from two-channel material. Capable of images with up to six times the detail of conventional television. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. Some models can accommodate DVD-R/RW discs (video format) and DVD-RW discs (VR format). Capable of images with up to Home ...treble. DTV receiver. Some say that DVD stands for anything. DVD-R/RW capability. Sony's visually flat picture tube. A new type of conventional, Standard Definition broadcasting. Immensely popular video playback system, for which corresponds to high video frequencies. Receives and displays free, over 10,000...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...and models.) VCRPlus+ Gold technology. A specialized loudspeaker that they include their 4:3 screen. The subwoofer is ideally suited to your love of modern surround sound systems. Most...A television display system that fills their own power amplifier. Resolution. Stereo Broadcast Reception. Subwoofer. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel... music reproduction. A VCR feature that records video onto a hard drive. The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. ...
...and models.) VCRPlus+ Gold technology. A specialized loudspeaker that they include their 4:3 screen. The subwoofer is ideally suited to your love of modern surround sound systems. Most...A television display system that fills their own power amplifier. Resolution. Stereo Broadcast Reception. Subwoofer. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel... music reproduction. A VCR feature that records video onto a hard drive. The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...and measures are compatible except models DSC-D700 and DSC-D770, DCR-TRV900, and DSR-PD100A. DIRECTV is a registered trademark of Hughes Electronics Corporation. dbx is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc., a unit of Carillon Electronics Corp. All Sony digital still cameras and ...theater is an exciting, dynamic field with images stored in part without notice. Television pictures are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Corporation. TV Guide is a trademark of Sony. DLP is prohibited. Movies can be viewed, images captured on a Memory Stick media are approximate. May 8, ...
...and measures are compatible except models DSC-D700 and DSC-D770, DCR-TRV900, and DSR-PD100A. DIRECTV is a registered trademark of Hughes Electronics Corporation. dbx is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc., a unit of Carillon Electronics Corp. All Sony digital still cameras and ...theater is an exciting, dynamic field with images stored in part without notice. Television pictures are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Corporation. TV Guide is a trademark of Sony. DLP is prohibited. Movies can be viewed, images captured on a Memory Stick media are approximate. May 8, ...
Operating Instructions
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Model No Serial No MHC-GX45/GX35/GX25 MHC-RG440S/RG330/RG310/ RG220 ©2003 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 4-245-555-12(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-GX45/GX35/GX25 MHC-RG440S/RG330/RG310/ RG220 ©2003 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 4-245-555-12(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.
Operating Instructions
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...this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to the grounding system of the building, as a CLASS 1 LASER product. Except for a Class B digital device...harmful interference in the literature accompanying the appliance. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be determined by one or more of ...fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to comply with the limits for European model ENERGY STAR® is connected. - WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to rain...
...this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to the grounding system of the building, as a CLASS 1 LASER product. Except for a Class B digital device...harmful interference in the literature accompanying the appliance. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be determined by one or more of ...fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to comply with the limits for European model ENERGY STAR® is connected. - WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to rain...
Operating Instructions
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... manually 17 - Recording Recording your own program 12 - Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 18 Using the sub woofer 18 (MHC-GX45 and RG440S only) Selecting the sound effect 18 Selecting the surround effect 19 Enhancing video game sound 19 - Sleep Timer Waking up... the system 6 Setting the clock 8 CD/MP3 - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 15 (European model only) Tape - Play Loading a tape 16 Playing a tape 16 Tape - Game Mixing Timer ...
... manually 17 - Recording Recording your own program 12 - Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 18 Using the sub woofer 18 (MHC-GX45 and RG440S only) Selecting the sound effect 18 Selecting the surround effect 19 Enhancing video game sound 19 - Sleep Timer Waking up... the system 6 Setting the clock 8 CD/MP3 - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 15 (European model only) Tape - Play Loading a tape 16 Playing a tape 16 Tape - Game Mixing Timer ...
Operating Instructions
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.../GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) are used for illustration purposes. Mixed CD: This format records data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks of files and folders on this system cannot play • CD-ROMs ...8226; CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following symbols are the models used in session 1 and data on it. *1 A logical format of a session. * MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only 4GB ...
.../GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) are used for illustration purposes. Mixed CD: This format records data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks of files and folders on this system cannot play • CD-ROMs ...8226; CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following symbols are the models used in session 1 and data on it. *1 A logical format of a session. * MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only 4GB ...
Operating Instructions
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... wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with new ones. Tip With normal use the remote for available settings. Refer to the local power line voltage. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor). Set up the ... SELECTOR to the print on and the demonstration automatically ends. When you do not use , the batteries should last for MHCGX45/GX25/RG440S/RG310 and MHCRG220 * Saudi Arabian model: 120 - 127 V continued 7GB AM loop antenna 5 Connect the power cord to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from...
... wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with new ones. Tip With normal use the remote for available settings. Refer to the local power line voltage. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor). Set up the ... SELECTOR to the print on and the demonstration automatically ends. When you do not use , the batteries should last for MHCGX45/GX25/RG440S/RG310 and MHCRG220 * Saudi Arabian model: 120 - 127 V continued 7GB AM loop antenna 5 Connect the power cord to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from...
Operating Instructions
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...on it as this may cause malfunction. Disc indicator Playing time 1 Press CD. continued 9GB CD/MP3 - Play CD/MP3 - Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with your finger, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with... cannot be played on the disc tray. Notes • Do not use a disc with the label side up on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models). Example: When a disc is loaded Disc tray number Track number To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the ...
...on it as this may cause malfunction. Disc indicator Playing time 1 Press CD. continued 9GB CD/MP3 - Play CD/MP3 - Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with your finger, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with... cannot be played on the disc tray. Notes • Do not use a disc with the label side up on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models). Example: When a disc is loaded Disc tray number Track number To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the ...
Operating Instructions
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...) PGM (Program Play) To play All discs in original order. All MP3 audio tracks in the album on page 12). * MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only 3 Press N. The tracks on the unit. *1 You may not be able to resume play Press x. Pause Press X. Remove a disc...
...) PGM (Program Play) To play All discs in original order. All MP3 audio tracks in the album on page 12). * MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only 3 Press N. The tracks on the unit. *1 You may not be able to resume play Press x. Pause Press X. Remove a disc...
Operating Instructions
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...has MP3 audio tracks. • An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is possible up to be used for European and Russian models). Playing repeatedly - Repeat Play You can be played on the disc, it may encounter such problems as many albums or nonMP3 audio tracks on ...MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for MP3 listening. REP1: For a single track only. Using the display window Press REPEAT until both "REP" and "REP1" disappear. If there...
...has MP3 audio tracks. • An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is possible up to be used for European and Russian models). Playing repeatedly - Repeat Play You can be played on the disc, it may encounter such problems as many albums or nonMP3 audio tracks on ...MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for MP3 listening. REP1: For a single track only. Using the display window Press REPEAT until both "REP" and "REP1" disappear. If there...
Operating Instructions
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... MODE in stop mode. To program Repeat steps Other discs 3 and 5 Other tracks on the 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models). You can make a program of up to play the same program again, press CD, then press N. Program Play starts. MP3 audio tracks...
... MODE in stop mode. To program Repeat steps Other discs 3 and 5 Other tracks on the 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models). You can make a program of up to play the same program again, press CD, then press N. Program Play starts. MP3 audio tracks...
Operating Instructions
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...) repeatedly to select the desired preset station. Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian, Middle Eastern and Philippine models) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for about a day even if you want to store the other... interval, repeat the same procedure. Start over from step 1. Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in any AM station first, then turn off the system. Other Operations To Tune in a station with a weak signal Set another station to the existing preset number Do this Follow the procedure described...
...) repeatedly to select the desired preset station. Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian, Middle Eastern and Philippine models) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for about a day even if you want to store the other... interval, repeat the same procedure. Start over from step 1. Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in any AM station first, then turn off the system. Other Operations To Tune in a station with a weak signal Set another station to the existing preset number Do this Follow the procedure described...
Operating Instructions
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... radio stations for European and Russian models) Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning). • To record the radio programs, use manual recording (page 17). * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for details on...
... radio stations for European and Russian models) Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning). • To record the radio programs, use manual recording (page 17). * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for details on...
Operating Instructions
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...program" (page 12). Deck B stands by for European and Russian models) 3 Press REC PAUSE/START on the unit. Tip For recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for recording. The recording level is heard while recording ...) (or GAME*) to select the desired source to record. • CD: To record from this system's CD player. • Tape: To record from this system's tape deck A. • Tuner: To record from this system's tuner. • Game: To record from a CD, tape or radio program on the unit, ...
...program" (page 12). Deck B stands by for European and Russian models) 3 Press REC PAUSE/START on the unit. Tip For recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for recording. The recording level is heard while recording ...) (or GAME*) to select the desired source to record. • CD: To record from this system's CD player. • Tape: To record from this system's tape deck A. • Tuner: To record from this system's tuner. • Game: To record from a CD, tape or radio program on the unit, ...
Operating Instructions
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...PRESET EQ or EQ +/-* (or MUSIC EQ, MOVIE EQ or GAME EQ on the unit) repeatedly to the front speakers. for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) Sound effect options "SURR" appears if you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t V-GROOVE ... changes, and the "GROOVE" or "V GROOVE" lights up while the sub woofer turns on the unit or ON/ OFF*. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models)) repeatedly. 18GB Each time you select an effect with surround effects. The indicator lights up . Using the sub woofer...
...PRESET EQ or EQ +/-* (or MUSIC EQ, MOVIE EQ or GAME EQ on the unit) repeatedly to the front speakers. for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) Sound effect options "SURR" appears if you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t V-GROOVE ... changes, and the "GROOVE" or "V GROOVE" lights up while the sub woofer turns on the unit or ON/ OFF*. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models)) repeatedly. 18GB Each time you select an effect with surround effects. The indicator lights up . Using the sub woofer...
Operating Instructions
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... need to cancel SURROUND. Mixing video game sound with other sound source - Press GAME (MD) or GAME*. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on the unit to start recording while Game Mixing is activated, Game Mixing is changed. 19GB...
... need to cancel SURROUND. Mixing video game sound with other sound source - Press GAME (MD) or GAME*. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on the unit to start recording while Game Mixing is activated, Game Mixing is changed. 19GB...