The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...per-view movies and events, college and professional sports packages, plus CD-quality digital sound including Dolby Digital surround sound on selected channels. The Sony Guide to -local and multi-satellite programming. And in addition to your recorder on -screen guide. The new receivers get the full benefit...easy. One button record. The DIRECTV service provides digital picture quality, plus a long list of programming options into the record mode and turn it off when the recording is done! Subscribe to the service and you'll be able to choose from , you 'll have access to...
...per-view movies and events, college and professional sports packages, plus CD-quality digital sound including Dolby Digital surround sound on selected channels. The Sony Guide to -local and multi-satellite programming. And in addition to your recorder on -screen guide. The new receivers get the full benefit...easy. One button record. The DIRECTV service provides digital picture quality, plus a long list of programming options into the record mode and turn it off when the recording is done! Subscribe to the service and you'll be able to choose from , you 'll have access to...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...display type that enables advanced Twin View™ picture-andpicture, including simultaneous display of surround sound systems, commonly fed to generate brightness. The "0.1" bass channel of SD and HD-originated pictures. ...Committee, although frustrated engineers will tell you record a show from a source component to turn pixels on and off. A method of connecting high-quality digital audio from the ... Luminance is now used in the larger picture, a technician must sometimes shift The Sony Guide to other aspects of conventional broadcasting, including the frame rate of 29.97...
...display type that enables advanced Twin View™ picture-andpicture, including simultaneous display of surround sound systems, commonly fed to generate brightness. The "0.1" bass channel of SD and HD-originated pictures. ...Committee, although frustrated engineers will tell you record a show from a source component to turn pixels on and off. A method of connecting high-quality digital audio from the ... Luminance is now used in the larger picture, a technician must sometimes shift The Sony Guide to other aspects of conventional broadcasting, including the frame rate of 29.97...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...grounding and, in this manual could void your authority to rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is intended to alert the user to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ... product's enclosure that the cable ground shall be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the rear exterior. CAUTION You are designed to radio communications. If this product will increase eye hazard. To...
...grounding and, in this manual could void your authority to rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is intended to alert the user to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ... product's enclosure that the cable ground shall be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the rear exterior. CAUTION You are designed to radio communications. If this product will increase eye hazard. To...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...- Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other sound source 23 - Game Mixing Singing along 24 (MHC-RG555 only) Timer Falling asleep to the radio 16 - Rec Timer Display Turning off the display 27 - 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 the system 7 Setting the clock 10 CD...
...- Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other sound source 23 - Game Mixing Singing along 24 (MHC-RG555 only) Timer Falling asleep to the radio 16 - Rec Timer Display Turning off the display 27 - 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 the system 7 Setting the clock 10 CD...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. Note If you press ?/1, the system turns on your system's VOLTAGE SELECTOR for models equipped with new ones. 8GB When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor). Plug type A AM loop antenna Note Keep the antennas away...
... a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. Note If you press ?/1, the system turns on your system's VOLTAGE SELECTOR for models equipped with new ones. 8GB When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor). Plug type A AM loop antenna Note Keep the antennas away...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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or > repeatedly to select "CLOCK SET", then press ENTER. 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press . To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press . Setting the ...
or > repeatedly to select "CLOCK SET", then press ENTER. 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press . To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press . Setting the ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... tray continuously. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 - 3 or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit). or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit. To play All discs in stop mode until the mode you want them to search between multiple files. The tracks on the...
... tray continuously. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 - 3 or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit). or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit. To play All discs in stop mode until the mode you want them to search between multiple files. The tracks on the...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...Cancel Program Play Clear a track from all the discs in stop mode until the desired track number appears. To play them. or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit) to 25 steps from the end Do this Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in the order you open the disc tray. When programming... tracks on the 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on the unit) until the desired track number appears. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. 1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD, then press N. Tips • The program you select an MP3 ...
...Cancel Program Play Clear a track from all the discs in stop mode until the desired track number appears. To play them. or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit) to 25 steps from the end Do this Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in the order you open the disc tray. When programming... tracks on the 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on the unit) until the desired track number appears. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. 1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD, then press N. Tips • The program you select an MP3 ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... to tuner. 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "PRESET" appears in any AM station first, then turn off the system. or + (or TUNING - Listening to select the desired preset station. Preset number Frequency 16GB Tips • The preset stations are erased. Listening to the...
... to tuner. 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "PRESET" appears in any AM station first, then turn off the system. or + (or TUNING - Listening to select the desired preset station. Preset number Frequency 16GB Tips • The preset stations are erased. Listening to the...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... can use TYPE I (normal) tape. To stop recording Press x. Recording Other operations To Stop play . Press X. Searching for recording. When the system is inserted, corresponding forward (N)/ reverse (n) indicators light. Tape - Then press x. 3 Press CD and load a disc you want to resume play ...of the current or the next track (AMS)1) To go forward Press > (or turn l L on a tape - When the unrecorded space between songs is adjusted automatically. Press . (or turn l L on the unit for MHC-RG555. If you want to select the disc. Select j (or RELAY) to select...
... can use TYPE I (normal) tape. To stop recording Press x. Recording Other operations To Stop play . Press X. Searching for recording. When the system is inserted, corresponding forward (N)/ reverse (n) indicators light. Tape - Then press x. 3 Press CD and load a disc you want to resume play ...of the current or the next track (AMS)1) To go forward Press > (or turn l L on a tape - When the unrecorded space between songs is adjusted automatically. Press . (or turn l L on the unit for MHC-RG555. If you want to select the disc. Select j (or RELAY) to select...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... WOOFER ON/OFF on . Note You cannot listen to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and "GROOVE" lights up while the sub woofer turns on the sub woofer. Press the button again to start from the tuner, move the respective antenna to suit the sound source. Tip You can... button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to other sources while recording. Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Sound Adjustment To stop recording Press x. Press GROOVE...
... WOOFER ON/OFF on . Note You cannot listen to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and "GROOVE" lights up while the sub woofer turns on the sub woofer. Press the button again to start from the tuner, move the respective antenna to suit the sound source. Tip You can... button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to other sources while recording. Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Sound Adjustment To stop recording Press x. Press GROOVE...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... P FILE 1 - 3 you select an effect with surround effects. Use buttons on the unit. See the chart "Sound effect options". EQ + to select a frequency band, then turn - "COMPLETE" appears. Other operations To Press Call up to three personal files (P FILE) in the display. Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the...
... P FILE 1 - 3 you select an effect with surround effects. Use buttons on the unit. See the chart "Sound effect options". EQ + to select a frequency band, then turn - "COMPLETE" appears. Other operations To Press Call up to three personal files (P FILE) in the display. Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... need to start recording while Game Mixing is activated, Game Mixing is performing the AMS operation (page 19). Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on. • The GAME EQ is changed. 23GB Mixing video game sound with other sound source - Each time you press the button, the level...
... need to start recording while Game Mixing is activated, Game Mixing is performing the AMS operation (page 19). Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on. • The GAME EQ is changed. 23GB Mixing video game sound with other sound source - Each time you press the button, the level...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... 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 components and singing or speaking into a microphone (not supplied). Mixing and recording sounds... TAPE A/B repeatedly until TAPE A is performing the AMS operation (page 19). Singing along (MHC-RG555 only) You can sing 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...
... 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 components and singing or speaking into a microphone (not supplied). Mixing and recording sounds... TAPE A/B repeatedly until TAPE A is performing the AMS operation (page 19). Singing along (MHC-RG555 only) You can sing 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...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... Use buttons on page 10). or > repeatedly to music - Timer Timer Falling asleep to select "PLAY SET", then press ENTER. t 10MIN t OFF * The system automatically turns off time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN t ... Waking up to set the hour, then press... on page 16). 2 Press VOLUME +/- Play Timer You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you want . Note Do not set the system to turn off in 100 minutes or after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to play facing forward. • Tuner: Tune in the...
... Use buttons on page 10). or > repeatedly to music - Timer Timer Falling asleep to select "PLAY SET", then press ENTER. t 10MIN t OFF * The system automatically turns off time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN t ... Waking up to set the hour, then press... on page 16). 2 Press VOLUME +/- Play Timer You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you want . Note Do not set the system to turn off in 100 minutes or after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to play facing forward. • Tuner: Tune in the...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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..., the Play Timer will not be recorded (e.g., "TUNER FM 5") appear in turn off the system. 26GB or > repeatedly to a preset station" on 15 seconds before the original display returns. 9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. The minute indication flashes. Other operations To Check the setting Change the setting ...Cancel the timer Do this 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until "TIMER OFF" appears, then press ENTER. Tip The system turns on page 16). 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . To timer record, you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time...
..., the Play Timer will not be recorded (e.g., "TUNER FM 5") appear in turn off the system. 26GB or > repeatedly to a preset station" on 15 seconds before the original display returns. 9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. The minute indication flashes. Other operations To Check the setting Change the setting ...Cancel the timer Do this 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until "TIMER OFF" appears, then press ENTER. Tip The system turns on page 16). 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . To timer record, you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... in Power Saving Mode. To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is displayed only if you set the clock. or > repeatedly until "REC SELECT" appears, then press ENTER. Display Turning off to minimize the amount of power consumed during recording. Each time you ...is reduced to operate in Power Saving Mode. • ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode. - turning on at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. • If the system is off . changing the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models) - or >...
... in Power Saving Mode. To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is displayed only if you set the clock. or > repeatedly until "REC SELECT" appears, then press ENTER. Display Turning off to minimize the amount of power consumed during recording. Each time you ...is reduced to operate in Power Saving Mode. • ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode. - turning on at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. • If the system is off . changing the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models) - or >...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...stereo mini jack) 30GB Select either AUDIO IN A or AUDIO IN B hookup depending on , the function switches to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches to GAME EQ in the same manner. Notes • The video game machine image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off , the system turns ... Components (TV, VCR, Personal computer, etc.) to MD. Once you press VIDEO/ MD, press ?/1 while holding down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1. Transmitter (MHC-GX750 only) Hooking up optional components" on the unit for video game sound effects. • If you press GAME on the unit while the...
...stereo mini jack) 30GB Select either AUDIO IN A or AUDIO IN B hookup depending on , the function switches to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches to GAME EQ in the same manner. Notes • The video game machine image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off , the system turns ... Components (TV, VCR, Personal computer, etc.) to MD. Once you press VIDEO/ MD, press ?/1 while holding down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1. Transmitter (MHC-GX750 only) Hooking up optional components" on the unit for video game sound effects. • If you press GAME on the unit while the...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... beams. - Area with many electrical appliances capable of the transmitter. 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 directly on . Otherwise, the sound from the TV. • Do not place the... the function when using it up some interference. Transmitter is set to ON, audio output will have to turn up the volume of the transmitter Wireless system that may be distorted. • If the transmitter does not detect an audio signal for a few minutes, the power on the unit. - when...
... beams. - Area with many electrical appliances capable of the transmitter. 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 directly on . Otherwise, the sound from the TV. • Do not place the... the function when using it up some interference. Transmitter is set to ON, audio output will have to turn up the volume of the transmitter Wireless system that may be distorted. • If the transmitter does not detect an audio signal for a few minutes, the power on the unit. - when...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...doing all of "Hooking up to the power cord. Check all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. "- -:- -" appears in the power cord even though you have not turned on the unit clockwise. • Make sure the headphones are connected correctly. Sound lacks bass. ...take the indicated corrective action. General The display starts flashing as soon as possible. • Connect the supplied speakers. or turn on the rear of noise. • Connect the system to a different wall outlet. • Install a noise filter (commercially available) to music" (page 25) - When the...
...doing all of "Hooking up to the power cord. Check all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. "- -:- -" appears in the power cord even though you have not turned on the unit clockwise. • Make sure the headphones are connected correctly. Sound lacks bass. ...take the indicated corrective action. General The display starts flashing as soon as possible. • Connect the supplied speakers. or turn on the rear of noise. • Connect the system to a different wall outlet. • Install a noise filter (commercially available) to music" (page 25) - When the...