MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...Sleep Timer Waking up the system 8 Positioning the speakers 12 Setting the clock 13 Disc - SOUND FLASH Creating a party environment 30 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting the speaker system 31 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting audio channel... 31 - Preset Tuning - Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 26 Selecting the preset effect 26 Adjusting the graphic equalizer or selecting the surround effect .......... 27 Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 28 Selecting the sound system 28 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GX9900...
...Sleep Timer Waking up the system 8 Positioning the speakers 12 Setting the clock 13 Disc - SOUND FLASH Creating a party environment 30 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting the speaker system 31 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting audio channel... 31 - Preset Tuning - Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 26 Selecting the preset effect 26 Adjusting the graphic equalizer or selecting the surround effect .......... 27 Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 28 Selecting the sound system 28 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GX9900...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... (main unit) HCD-GNX100 - The MHC-GNX60 consists of : - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX100 • Surround speakers SS-RSX80 • Subwoofer SS-WG80 The MHC-GNX88 consists of : - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX66 The MHC-GNX70/GX9900 consists of : - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX88 • Surround speakers SS-RSX80 • Subwoofer SS-WGV88 The MHC-GNX90 consists of : - In this...
... (main unit) HCD-GNX100 - The MHC-GNX60 consists of : - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX100 • Surround speakers SS-RSX80 • Subwoofer SS-WG80 The MHC-GNX88 consists of : - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX66 The MHC-GNX70/GX9900 consists of : - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX88 • Surround speakers SS-RSX80 • Subwoofer SS-WGV88 The MHC-GNX90 consists of : - In this...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Surround speaker (Right) Subwoofer Surround speaker (Left) 3*1 5 5 2*3 4*4 6 3*1 2*2 2*2 1 Front speaker (Right) Unit *1 MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only *2 MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 only *3 MHC-GNX100 only *4 MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only 2*3 7 1 Front speaker (Left) 8GB Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 53).
AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Surround speaker (Right) Subwoofer Surround speaker (Left) 3*1 5 5 2*3 4*4 6 3*1 2*2 2*2 1 Front speaker (Right) Unit *1 MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only *2 MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 only *3 MHC-GNX100 only *4 MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only 2*3 7 1 Front speaker (Left) 8GB Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 53).
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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.../GNX77/GNX66 only) VIDEO OUT MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only SURR SPEAKLER R Grey When using a TV Turn on the speakers. continued 9GB Getting Started 1 Connect the front speakers. Black (#) Red (3) Purple SYSTEM CONTROL jack Black (#) Red (3) 2 Connect the surround speakers. Connect the speaker cords of the surround speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown below. Connect...
.../GNX77/GNX66 only) VIDEO OUT MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only SURR SPEAKLER R Grey When using a TV Turn on the speakers. continued 9GB Getting Started 1 Connect the front speakers. Black (#) Red (3) Purple SYSTEM CONTROL jack Black (#) Red (3) 2 Connect the surround speakers. Connect the speaker cords of the surround speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown below. Connect...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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When you press ?/1, the system turns on page 40. When connecting speaker cords, insert the connectors straight into the terminals. To connect optional components See "Hooking up the AM loop antenna, then connect it from the antennas to prevent noise. • (Except for models equipped with a... 220V 127V 220V 7 Connect the power cord to connect the speakers securely and correctly. Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the plug (only for MHC-GNX90/GNX66/GNX60) Be sure to connect both left and right surround speakers. • Be sure to match the color of your wall...
When you press ?/1, the system turns on page 40. When connecting speaker cords, insert the connectors straight into the terminals. To connect optional components See "Hooking up the AM loop antenna, then connect it from the antennas to prevent noise. • (Except for models equipped with a... 220V 127V 220V 7 Connect the power cord to connect the speakers securely and correctly. Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the plug (only for MHC-GNX90/GNX66/GNX60) Be sure to connect both left and right surround speakers. • Be sure to match the color of your wall...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... should last for about six months. Use buttons on the system. 2 Press CD. 3 Make sure that all discs are removed from battery leakage and corrosion. Getting Started Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote e E E e Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of time, remove the batteries... the AC power cord. 11GB Tip With normal use the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the unit for a long period of the speakers to protect the disc mechanism. When carrying this unit Do the following procedure to stabilize the...
... should last for about six months. Use buttons on the system. 2 Press CD. 3 Make sure that all discs are removed from battery leakage and corrosion. Getting Started Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote e E E e Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of time, remove the batteries... the AC power cord. 11GB Tip With normal use the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the unit for a long period of the speakers to protect the disc mechanism. When carrying this unit Do the following procedure to stabilize the...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... floor where resonance is unlikely to create a party environment, we recommend that a better bass reproduction could be obtained. Positioning the speakers For MHC-GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GNX66/GNX60/GX9900 Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from the unit. We recommend you place your listening position. Unit Subwoofer* Front...
... floor where resonance is unlikely to create a party environment, we recommend that a better bass reproduction could be obtained. Positioning the speakers For MHC-GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GNX66/GNX60/GX9900 Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from the unit. We recommend you place your listening position. Unit Subwoofer* Front...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... to save up the extension ".MP3" to a track other than MP3 audio tracks, the system cannot recognize the track properly and will generate a random noise which could damage your speaker. • This system can play back MP3 audio tracks in a track1)2) For audio CD, turn and hold ALBUM... Select a track Turn . > clockwise or counterclockwise (or press -. For MP3 audio track, press m or M repeatedly on the MP3 audio tracks. 2) (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) You cannot find a point in complex configurations such as the function. • You can be played back repeatedly. 16GB Notes •...
... to save up the extension ".MP3" to a track other than MP3 audio tracks, the system cannot recognize the track properly and will generate a random noise which could damage your speaker. • This system can play back MP3 audio tracks in a track1)2) For audio CD, turn and hold ALBUM... Select a track Turn . > clockwise or counterclockwise (or press -. For MP3 audio track, press m or M repeatedly on the MP3 audio tracks. 2) (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) You cannot find a point in complex configurations such as the function. • You can be played back repeatedly. 16GB Notes •...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... MP3 BOOSTER repeatedly. Each time you want . The surround sound is selected, "MP3 BOOSTER" lights up . Selecting the sound system (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only) You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you press the button, the indicator on the subwoofer and the display..., the display changes cyclically as follows: LINK1) t MATRIX SURR 12) t MATRIX SURR 23) Note When you turn on the system, the last selected SURROUND SPEAKER MODE indicator on the unit or the subwoofer repeatedly to select the sound mode you want . Each time you want. Selecting the ...
... MP3 BOOSTER repeatedly. Each time you want . The surround sound is selected, "MP3 BOOSTER" lights up . Selecting the sound system (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only) You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you press the button, the indicator on the subwoofer and the display..., the display changes cyclically as follows: LINK1) t MATRIX SURR 12) t MATRIX SURR 23) Note When you turn on the system, the last selected SURROUND SPEAKER MODE indicator on the unit or the subwoofer repeatedly to select the sound mode you want . Each time you want. Selecting the ...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...subwoofer to low bass frequency sound. Flashing sound effect - Hold down SOUND FLASH and turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to the front speakers. Tip You can use the sound of the subwoofer linked to change the sound flash speed (1 ~ 20). To cancel the flashing effect... You will change the sound flash speed Hold down SOUND FLASH during playback. Notes • If you select "SPEAKERS B", the subwoofer is turned off automatically. Using the subwoofer (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) You can turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/- SOUND FLASH With the sound flash ...
...subwoofer to low bass frequency sound. Flashing sound effect - Hold down SOUND FLASH and turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to the front speakers. Tip You can use the sound of the subwoofer linked to change the sound flash speed (1 ~ 20). To cancel the flashing effect... You will change the sound flash speed Hold down SOUND FLASH during playback. Notes • If you select "SPEAKERS B", the subwoofer is turned off automatically. Using the subwoofer (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) You can turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/- SOUND FLASH With the sound flash ...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...cannot get the sound effect you want. Creating a party environment (MHC-GNX100 only) You can manually change the sound movement from your front and surround speakers at an equal distance from one of the X-ROUND buttons to another speaker by using X-ROUND for "moving" sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH... for MHC-GNX100" on page 12). Moving sound effect - To cancel the ...
...cannot get the sound effect you want. Creating a party environment (MHC-GNX100 only) You can manually change the sound movement from your front and surround speakers at an equal distance from one of the X-ROUND buttons to another speaker by using X-ROUND for "moving" sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH... for MHC-GNX100" on page 12). Moving sound effect - To cancel the ...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... in the display when "MPX L" or "MPX R" is selected. • If "MPX L" or "MPX R" is selected, the output from both speakers. 1 Press CD. 2 Press MPX repeatedly. Sound Adjustment Selecting the speaker system (MHC-GNX100 only) You can switch the sound to cancel the vocals and listen only to "STEREO" if the disc is changed...
... in the display when "MPX L" or "MPX R" is selected. • If "MPX L" or "MPX R" is selected, the output from both speakers. 1 Press CD. 2 Press MPX repeatedly. Sound Adjustment Selecting the speaker system (MHC-GNX100 only) You can switch the sound to cancel the vocals and listen only to "STEREO" if the disc is changed...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... Do this Sing along with CDGs* Turn on page 25. Adjust the microphone Turn ECHO LEVEL to "MIN". * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only. Tips • You can mix and record sound from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If you want to prevent distortion of the recorded sound... the music and adjust the microphone volume 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 record your TV and select the video input.
... Do this Sing along with CDGs* Turn on page 25. Adjust the microphone Turn ECHO LEVEL to "MIN". * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only. Tips • You can mix and record sound from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If you want to prevent distortion of the recorded sound... the music and adjust the microphone volume 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 record your TV and select the video input.
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...voltage? Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following items. • (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) Is the system control cable connected correctly? • If your nearest Sony dealer. After checking the above , consult your problem in the ...correctly and firmly. 2 Find your nearest Sony dealer. When the ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following : 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are not connected to the PHONES jack. • Check the speaker connections (page 9). • There ...
...voltage? Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following items. • (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) Is the system control cable connected correctly? • If your nearest Sony dealer. After checking the above , consult your problem in the ...correctly and firmly. 2 Find your nearest Sony dealer. When the ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following : 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are not connected to the PHONES jack. • Check the speaker connections (page 9). • There ...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...30 minutes. There is in Program Play or Shuffle Play mode. The sound from the component connected to the VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks is monaural. • Press MPX...and right volume. • Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible. • Check that the speakers are connected correctly. * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only ** MHC-GNX100 only Disc player The disc tray ...eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Speakers Sound comes from the display.* Sound lacks bass. • Check that this system can play back (page 6). • ...
...30 minutes. There is in Program Play or Shuffle Play mode. The sound from the component connected to the VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks is monaural. • Press MPX...and right volume. • Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible. • Check that the speakers are connected correctly. * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only ** MHC-GNX100 only Disc player The disc tray ...eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Speakers Sound comes from the display.* Sound lacks bass. • Check that this system can play back (page 6). • ...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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.... • The record/playback heads are magnetized. (see "Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page 49). * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only Troubleshooting continued 45GB MP3 audio tracks take more time than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer ...page 10). • Find a place and an orientation that can play back than others. • After the system reads all tracks on page 49). Tuner There is very complex. Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased....press m or M on the remote repeatedly until "m" disappears from the speaker cords as follow: - There is very large. -
.... • The record/playback heads are magnetized. (see "Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page 49). * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only Troubleshooting continued 45GB MP3 audio tracks take more time than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer ...page 10). • Find a place and an orientation that can play back than others. • After the system reads all tracks on page 49). Tuner There is very complex. Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased....press m or M on the remote repeatedly until "m" disappears from the speaker cords as follow: - There is very large. -
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...a malfunction to vibrations - Subject to malfunction. Be sure to check that used : - Do not use this system to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the system or speakers on the lens inside this is not to the wall outlet only one way. Extremely hot or cold - Should...is connected to the wall outlet, even if the system itself . • Should any further. • For customers in the system. • If you move the system, take out any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. The following types of the plug is not...
...a malfunction to vibrations - Subject to malfunction. Be sure to check that used : - Do not use this system to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the system or speakers on the lens inside this is not to the wall outlet only one way. Extremely hot or cold - Should...is connected to the wall outlet, even if the system itself . • Should any further. • For customers in the system. • If you move the system, take out any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. The following types of the plug is not...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER: Use only the supplied speaker • SS-GNX100 (MHC-GNX100/ GNX80/GNX70/ GX9900) • SS-GNX90 (MHC-GNX90) • SS-GNX88 (MHC-GNX88/GNX77) • SS-GNX66 (MHC-GNX66) • SS-GNX60 (MHC-GNX60) SURROUND SPEAKER: Use only the supplied speaker • SS-RSX80 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/ GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900) • SS-RSX100 (MHC...
... mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER: Use only the supplied speaker • SS-GNX100 (MHC-GNX100/ GNX80/GNX70/ GX9900) • SS-GNX90 (MHC-GNX90) • SS-GNX88 (MHC-GNX88/GNX77) • SS-GNX66 (MHC-GNX66) • SS-GNX60 (MHC-GNX60) SURROUND SPEAKER: Use only the supplied speaker • SS-RSX80 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/ GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900) • SS-RSX100 (MHC...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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....) 526 × 291 × 288 mm Mass (Approx.) 9.5 kg net per speaker • SS-GNX100 (MHC-GNX100/GNX80/ GNX70/GX9900) • SS-GNX60 (MHC-GNX60) Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 6... (w/h/d) (Approx.) 280 × 416 × 305 mm Mass (Approx.) 6.5 kg net per speaker SS-RSX80 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GX9900) Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 13 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 24 ohms Dimensions ...
....) 526 × 291 × 288 mm Mass (Approx.) 9.5 kg net per speaker • SS-GNX100 (MHC-GNX100/GNX80/ GNX70/GX9900) • SS-GNX60 (MHC-GNX60) Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 6... (w/h/d) (Approx.) 280 × 416 × 305 mm Mass (Approx.) 6.5 kg net per speaker SS-RSX80 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GX9900) Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 13 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 24 ohms Dimensions ...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...Power requirements North American models: Australian model: Mexican model: Argentina models: Brazil model: Other models: Power consumption MHC-GNX100 MHC-GNX90 MHC-GNX88/GNX80 MHC-GNX77/GNX70 MHC-GX9900 MHC-GNX66/GNX60 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 127 V AC, 60... Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8) Surround speaker pads (8) (MHC-GNX100/ GNX88/GNX80/ GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only) Subwoofer pads (4) (MHC-GNX100/ GNX88/GNX80 only) Speaker cords (2) (MHC-GNX90 only) Video cord (1) (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/ GNX66 only) Design and specifications are subject to...
...Power requirements North American models: Australian model: Mexican model: Argentina models: Brazil model: Other models: Power consumption MHC-GNX100 MHC-GNX90 MHC-GNX88/GNX80 MHC-GNX77/GNX70 MHC-GX9900 MHC-GNX66/GNX60 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 127 V AC, 60... Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8) Surround speaker pads (8) (MHC-GNX100/ GNX88/GNX80/ GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only) Subwoofer pads (4) (MHC-GNX100/ GNX88/GNX80 only) Speaker cords (2) (MHC-GNX90 only) Video cord (1) (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/ GNX66 only) Design and specifications are subject to...