The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... Theater 40 This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are the most common audio connections in a home theater system, hooking up . In stereo, the Right and Left are generally color-coded red for Right and white for example in choosing connections when your A/V... receiver. Line-level analog audio jacks are usually color-coded so you may have imagined. Audio Connections Line-Level Analog Audio. These are used, for Left. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player...
... Theater 40 This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are the most common audio connections in a home theater system, hooking up . In stereo, the Right and Left are generally color-coded red for Right and white for example in choosing connections when your A/V... receiver. Line-level analog audio jacks are usually color-coded so you may have imagined. Audio Connections Line-Level Analog Audio. These are used, for Left. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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..."red," "hot" or "plus" terminal on the A/V receiver to the corresponding terminal on the insulation, so you in position. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to your A/V receiver. Speaker Connections. For the best sound, observe the "... need to make this process. In speaker wire, lower gauges offer thicker conductors for better sound, especially over long wire lengths. The Sony Guide to drive each speaker. Digital audio connections generally do a better job of maintaining the sound quality of the cable. Some A/V ...
..."red," "hot" or "plus" terminal on the A/V receiver to the corresponding terminal on the insulation, so you in position. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to your A/V receiver. Speaker Connections. For the best sound, observe the "... need to make this process. In speaker wire, lower gauges offer thicker conductors for better sound, especially over long wire lengths. The Sony Guide to drive each speaker. Digital audio connections generally do a better job of maintaining the sound quality of the cable. Some A/V ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... OUT jack and CONTROL jack as shown below . SUB WOOFER OUT jack CONTROL jack continued 7GB A model equipped with a sub woofer is used for illustration purpose. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Sub woofer* Front speaker (right) * MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/RX550 only 1 Connect the front speakers. Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform...
... OUT jack and CONTROL jack as shown below . SUB WOOFER OUT jack CONTROL jack continued 7GB A model equipped with a sub woofer is used for illustration purpose. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Sub woofer* Front speaker (right) * MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/RX550 only 1 Connect the front speakers. Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...side. You can record only your own program" (page 14). When you want to record from the connected VCR or MD to VIDEO/MD IN jacks. * MHC-RG555 only 4 Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. 20GB Use buttons on the unit for recording. Then press x. 3 Press one side. ... 6 of the following buttons to select the desired source to record. • CD: To record from this system's CD player. • TAPE A/B: To record from this system's tape deck A. • TUNER/BAND: To record from this system's tuner. • GAME: To record from the connected video game machine to record.
...side. You can record only your own program" (page 14). When you want to record from the connected VCR or MD to VIDEO/MD IN jacks. * MHC-RG555 only 4 Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. 20GB Use buttons on the unit for recording. Then press x. 3 Press one side. ... 6 of the following buttons to select the desired source to record. • CD: To record from this system's CD player. • TAPE A/B: To record from this system's tape deck A. • TUNER/BAND: To record from this system's tuner. • GAME: To record from the connected video game machine to record.
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...video input of the optional component (such as VCR or MD deck) to this jack. You can then output audio through this system. You can then output audio through this system. D VIDEO/MD IN jacks (MHC-RG555 only) Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio output of... TV to these jacks. B GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks Use audio cords (not supplied) to the operating ...
...video input of the optional component (such as VCR or MD deck) to this jack. You can then output audio through this system. You can then output audio through this system. D VIDEO/MD IN jacks (MHC-RG555 only) Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio output of... TV to these jacks. B GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks Use audio cords (not supplied) to the operating ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... to a connected VCR 1 Connect the audio cords. "VIDEO" will be switched to headphones (stereo phone jack) or LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack) 30GB Start playing the connected component. Hold down VIDEO/MD when the system is on. Transmitter OFF ON NOISE FILTER B R A AUDIO IN L DC IN 9V 123...Connecting cord (supplied) Unimatch plug adaptor (not supplied) to LINE OUT or REC OUT jack Optional Components (TV, VCR, Personal computer, etc.) to "MD". Listening to audio from a connected component (MHC-RG555 only) Use buttons on the transmitter to ON. Once you press GAME on the...
... to a connected VCR 1 Connect the audio cords. "VIDEO" will be switched to headphones (stereo phone jack) or LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack) 30GB Start playing the connected component. Hold down VIDEO/MD when the system is on. Transmitter OFF ON NOISE FILTER B R A AUDIO IN L DC IN 9V 123...Connecting cord (supplied) Unimatch plug adaptor (not supplied) to LINE OUT or REC OUT jack Optional Components (TV, VCR, Personal computer, etc.) to "MD". Listening to audio from a connected component (MHC-RG555 only) Use buttons on the transmitter to ON. Once you press GAME on the...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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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 set to approximately 30.5 m (100 feet) without the system picking up to ON, audio output will be reduced and audio signal may be distorted. ... This is placed on the unit. - In this case, set the NOISE FILTER to the AUDIO IN A jacks of the transmitter, the transmitter can be sure to wireless communication systems installed along roadways. - Noise or interfering signals exist in any other AC power adaptor. The transmitter automatically turns...
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 set to approximately 30.5 m (100 feet) without the system picking up to ON, audio output will be reduced and audio signal may be distorted. ... This is placed on the unit. - In this case, set the NOISE FILTER to the AUDIO IN A jacks of the transmitter, the transmitter can be sure to wireless communication systems installed along roadways. - Noise or interfering signals exist in any other AC power adaptor. The transmitter automatically turns...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... RF signals after detecting an audio signal. • If the transmitter is distorted 1 Move CHANNEL 1-3 on the unit several times. Listening to audio using wireless system 1 Start playing the connected component. 2 Press WIRELESS on the unit again. If you hold the antenna of the transmitter with your hand, noise may not..., press WIRELESS on the transmitter to select a radio frequency. "AUTO SCAN" appears. Notes • You may occur. When the sound is connected to the headphones jack of the source component, set the volume of the sound from the wall outlet holding the plug.
... RF signals after detecting an audio signal. • If the transmitter is distorted 1 Move CHANNEL 1-3 on the unit several times. Listening to audio using wireless system 1 Start playing the connected component. 2 Press WIRELESS on the unit again. If you hold the antenna of the transmitter with your hand, noise may not..., press WIRELESS on the transmitter to select a radio frequency. "AUTO SCAN" appears. Notes • You may occur. When the sound is connected to the headphones jack of the source component, set the volume of the sound from the wall outlet holding the plug.
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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.... • Check the speaker connections (page 7). • There is canceled. • Redo the following items. • If your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as possible. • Connect the supplied speakers. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker...• Set the clock again (page 10). Troubleshooting continued 33GB jacks are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your region, then make sure the voltage selector is severe hum or noise. • Move the system away from one channel, or unbalanced left and right volume. ...
.... • Check the speaker connections (page 7). • There is canceled. • Redo the following items. • If your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as possible. • Connect the supplied speakers. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker...• Set the clock again (page 10). Troubleshooting continued 33GB jacks are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your region, then make sure the voltage selector is severe hum or noise. • Move the system away from one channel, or unbalanced left and right volume. ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... erase completely. • The record/playback heads are magnetized. Clean them (page 38). Transmitter (MHC-GX750 only) There is no sound. • Check the connection of an audio reproducer, make...The record/playback heads are dirty. Tuner Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received. ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes in the display.) • Set the proper band and frequency (page 15). • Connect ...OFF. • Make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is connected to the headphones jack, turn on the system. Demagnetize them (page 38). Load a cassette. • The tab has been ...
... erase completely. • The record/playback heads are magnetized. Clean them (page 38). Transmitter (MHC-GX750 only) There is no sound. • Check the connection of an audio reproducer, make...The record/playback heads are dirty. Tuner Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received. ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes in the display.) • Set the proper band and frequency (page 15). • Connect ...OFF. • Make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is connected to the headphones jack, turn on the system. Demagnetize them (page 38). Load a cassette. • The tab has been ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...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 cassettes ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. 40GB MHC-RG222/RG221 The following measured at AC 120, 127, ... VIDEO (phono jack): 1Vp-p, 75 ohms MIC (phone jack) (MHC-RG555 only): sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kilohms 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...
...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 cassettes ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. 40GB MHC-RG222/RG221 The following measured at AC 120, 127, ... VIDEO (phono jack): 1Vp-p, 75 ohms MIC (phone jack) (MHC-RG555 only): sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kilohms 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...
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:...MHC-GX750 Carrier frequency Channel CHANNEL 1: CHANNEL 2: CHANNEL 3: Modulation Power source Audio input 913.4 - 914.6 MHz 913.4 MHz 914.0 MHz 914.6 MHz FM stereo DC 9 V: supplied AC power adaptor (AC-GSX100) phono jacks/stereo mini jack...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: MHC-RG444S: 275 watts 0.25 watts (at the Power Saving Mode) MHC...
... per speaker Front speaker SS-RG121 for MHC-RG121 Speaker system Speaker units Super Tweeter: Woofer: Tweeter:...MHC-GX750 Carrier frequency Channel CHANNEL 1: CHANNEL 2: CHANNEL 3: Modulation Power source Audio input 913.4 - 914.6 MHz 913.4 MHz 914.0 MHz 914.6 MHz FM stereo DC 9 V: supplied AC power adaptor (AC-GSX100) phono jacks/stereo mini jack...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: MHC-RG444S: 275 watts 0.25 watts (at the Power Saving Mode) MHC...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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.../ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RG222/RG221/RX550 only 2) MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RX550 only 3) MHC-RG555 only 4) MHC-GX750 only 78 9 q; eg ef qa ed es ea e; EQ +/l L) 6 (12, 14, 19, 22) 44GB BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS P - Z P FILE qd (22) PHONES jack ql PLAY MODE wl (12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 35) Power... (15, 16, 20) TUNING MODE wl (15, 16, 35) TUNING + qh (15, 16) TUNING - Illustration number r TAPE A/B ed (18, 19, 20, 24) R R Name of the system that are mentioned in the text. O ALBUM +1) qh (12, 14, 19) ALBUM -1) wg (12, 14, 19) CD eg (9, 11, 14, 19, 20) CD SYNC wj...
.../ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RG222/RG221/RX550 only 2) MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RX550 only 3) MHC-RG555 only 4) MHC-GX750 only 78 9 q; eg ef qa ed es ea e; EQ +/l L) 6 (12, 14, 19, 22) 44GB BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS P - Z P FILE qd (22) PHONES jack ql PLAY MODE wl (12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 35) Power... (15, 16, 20) TUNING MODE wl (15, 16, 35) TUNING + qh (15, 16) TUNING - Illustration number r TAPE A/B ed (18, 19, 20, 24) R R Name of the system that are mentioned in the text. O ALBUM +1) qh (12, 14, 19) ALBUM -1) wg (12, 14, 19) CD eg (9, 11, 14, 19, 20) CD SYNC wj...