MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...Tuning - Play Timer Timer recording radio programs........... 35 continued 3GB Manual Tuning Tape - SOUND FLASH Creating a party environment 30 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting the speaker system 31 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting audio channel 31 - Repeat Play Creating your favorite tracks on a tape manually 25 - Sleep Timer Waking ...equalizer or selecting the surround effect .......... 27 Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 28 Selecting the sound system 28 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GX9900 only) Using the subwoofer 29 (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) Flashing sound effect 29 -
...Tuning - Play Timer Timer recording radio programs........... 35 continued 3GB Manual Tuning Tape - SOUND FLASH Creating a party environment 30 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting the speaker system 31 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting audio channel 31 - Repeat Play Creating your favorite tracks on a tape manually 25 - Sleep Timer Waking ...equalizer or selecting the surround effect .......... 27 Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 28 Selecting the sound system 28 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GX9900 only) Using the subwoofer 29 (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) Flashing sound effect 29 -
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... models MHC-GNX100, MHC-GNX90, MHC-GNX88, MHC-GNX80, MHCGNX77, MHC-GNX70, MHC-GX9900, MHC-GNX66 and MHC-GNX60. Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX66 The MHC-GNX70/GX9900 consists of : - Tuner/CD/CDG/MP3 player/ Stereo cassette deck/ Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GNX77 - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX88 • Surround speakers SS-RSX80 The MHC-GNX80 consists of : - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX100 • Surround speakers SS...
... models MHC-GNX100, MHC-GNX90, MHC-GNX88, MHC-GNX80, MHCGNX77, MHC-GNX70, MHC-GX9900, MHC-GNX66 and MHC-GNX60. Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX66 The MHC-GNX70/GX9900 consists of : - Tuner/CD/CDG/MP3 player/ Stereo cassette deck/ Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GNX77 - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX88 • Surround speakers SS-RSX80 The MHC-GNX80 consists of : - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX100 • Surround speakers SS...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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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). 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
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... the surround speakers to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack as shown below. Connect the speaker cords of your TV to make this system. MHC-GNX100 only SURR SPEAKLER R Grey To disconnect Note Be sure to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cord. (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) VIDEO OUT MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only SURR...
... the surround speakers to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack as shown below. Connect the speaker cords of your TV to make this system. MHC-GNX100 only SURR SPEAKLER R Grey To disconnect Note Be sure to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cord. (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) VIDEO OUT MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only SURR...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...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 the speaker terminals on the plug ...power line voltage. When connecting speaker cords, insert the connectors straight into the terminals. When you press ?/1, the system turns on page 40. If the supplied adaptor on the unit and the connectors. • Be sure to a wall outlet. Set up optional components" on and the demonstration automatically...
...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 the speaker terminals on the plug ...power line voltage. When connecting speaker cords, insert the connectors straight into the terminals. When you press ?/1, the system turns on page 40. If the supplied adaptor on the unit and the connectors. • Be sure to a wall outlet. Set up optional components" on and the demonstration automatically...
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... of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. When carrying this unit Do the following procedure to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from the unit. 4 Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until "LOCK" appears in the display. 5 Release ?/1 first, then release ... should last for about six months. Use buttons on the unit for a long period of the speakers to protect the disc mechanism. Tip With normal use the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CD. 3 Make sure that all discs are removed from slipping.
... of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. When carrying this unit Do the following procedure to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from the unit. 4 Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until "LOCK" appears in the display. 5 Release ?/1 first, then release ... should last for about six months. Use buttons on the unit for a long period of the speakers to protect the disc mechanism. Tip With normal use the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CD. 3 Make sure that all discs are removed from slipping.
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... subwoofer at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Front speaker (L) Unit Subwoofer 0.3m Front speaker (R) Example 2 Place the surround speakers beside the front speakers as shown below . Positioning the speakers For MHC-GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GNX66/GNX60/GX9900 Place the front speakers at least 0.3 meters (1 feet) away from the unit. We recommend you...
... subwoofer at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Front speaker (L) Unit Subwoofer 0.3m Front speaker (R) Example 2 Place the surround speakers beside the front speakers as shown below . Positioning the speakers For MHC-GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GNX66/GNX60/GX9900 Place the front speakers at least 0.3 meters (1 feet) away from the unit. We recommend you...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... this Stop playback Press x. Tips • When you press CD or one of MP3 audio tracks and albums on a disc which could damage your speaker. • This system can play mode during playback. • Some time may be sure to add the file extension ".MP3" to the file name. • An... may encounter problems such as many albums or nonMP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may be displayed correctly depending on the MP3 audio tracks. 2) (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) You cannot find a point in complex configurations such as cannot play back a CDG, some tracks may take a longer time for...
... this Stop playback Press x. Tips • When you press CD or one of MP3 audio tracks and albums on a disc which could damage your speaker. • This system can play mode during playback. • Some time may be sure to add the file extension ".MP3" to the file name. • An... may encounter problems such as many albums or nonMP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may be displayed correctly depending on the MP3 audio tracks. 2) (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) You cannot find a point in complex configurations such as cannot play back a CDG, some tracks may take a longer time for...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...sense the size of MP3 audio tracks during "CD" function. The surround sound is selected during playback. Selecting the sound system (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only) You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you want . Selecting the MP3 Booster effect You can... 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. MHC-GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 only Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to select the sound mode you want .
...sense the size of MP3 audio tracks during "CD" function. The surround sound is selected during playback. Selecting the sound system (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only) You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you want . Selecting the MP3 Booster effect You can... 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. MHC-GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 only Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to select the sound mode you want .
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...the level. The flashing effect is turned on the remote) to adjust the volume of the subwoofer to change . • (MHC-GNX100 only) When you select "SPEAKERS B", the subwoofer is turned off periodically. To cancel the flashing effect Release SOUND FLASH. To turn MASTER VOLUME (or press ... flash speed Hold down SOUND FLASH during playback. The subwoofer is activated. You will be able to listen to the front speakers. Using the subwoofer (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) You can activate the X-ROUND and SOUND FLASH effect simultaneously. • The power illuminator will synchronize...
...the level. The flashing effect is turned on the remote) to adjust the volume of the subwoofer to change . • (MHC-GNX100 only) When you select "SPEAKERS B", the subwoofer is turned off periodically. To cancel the flashing effect Release SOUND FLASH. To turn MASTER VOLUME (or press ... flash speed Hold down SOUND FLASH during playback. The subwoofer is activated. You will be able to listen to the front speakers. Using the subwoofer (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) You can activate the X-ROUND and SOUND FLASH effect simultaneously. • The power illuminator will synchronize...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... • If you cannot get the sound effect you want, check the speaker connections. • When the headphones are connected to another speaker by using X-ROUND for "moving" sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for MHC-GNX100" on page 12). Select To output sound AUTO WAVE1), In circular ...motion MANUAL WAVE2) AUTO FADER1), From front speakers to surround MANUAL FADER2) speakers or vice versa AUTO BAL1), From left speakers to right MANUAL BAL2) speakers or vice versa RANDOM In ...
... • If you cannot get the sound effect you want, check the speaker connections. • When the headphones are connected to another speaker by using X-ROUND for "moving" sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for MHC-GNX100" on page 12). Select To output sound AUTO WAVE1), In circular ...motion MANUAL WAVE2) AUTO FADER1), From front speakers to surround MANUAL FADER2) speakers or vice versa AUTO BAL1), From left speakers to right MANUAL BAL2) speakers or vice versa RANDOM In ...
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Selecting audio channel - 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 ...Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t SPEAKERS A+B To select The front speakers The surround speakers Both the front and surround speakers Display SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS A+B Notes • When X-ROUND mode is turned on, the speaker system automatically changes to SPEAKERS A+B. • When the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack,...
Selecting audio channel - 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 ...Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t SPEAKERS A+B To select The front speakers The surround speakers Both the front and surround speakers Display SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS A+B Notes • When X-ROUND mode is turned on, the speaker system automatically changes to SPEAKERS A+B. • When the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack,...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... tape manually" on your voice through the microphone only, you can mix and record sound from the speakers or change the direction of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control function). 32GB To stop recording,...optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to "MIN" to turn ECHO LEVEL to "MIN". * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only. Singing along You can sing along with the music and adjust the microphone... and not playing a disc. • When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the microphone. • If you want to...
... tape manually" on your voice through the microphone only, you can mix and record sound from the speakers or change the direction of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control function). 32GB To stop recording,...optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to "MIN" to turn ECHO LEVEL to "MIN". * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only. Singing along You can sing along with the music and adjust the microphone... and not playing a disc. • When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the microphone. • If you want to...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... be found even after doing all the above , consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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 unit have set correctly...again (page 13). 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 correct voltage? If the ?/1 indicator still flashing, or if the cause of noise. • Connect the...
... be found even after doing all the above , consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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 unit have set correctly...again (page 13). 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 correct voltage? If the ?/1 indicator still flashing, or if the cause of noise. • Connect the...
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...that the speaker's + and - Disc access takes a longer time. • Set CD power manage function to eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer....system turned on page 41). The subwoofer is distorted. • If "VIDEO" appears in the display when you listen to a track with the label side up in Program Play or Shuffle Play mode. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the component...disc. • Load the disc that the speakers are connected correctly. * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only ** MHC-GNX100 only Disc player The disc tray does ...
...that the speaker's + and - Disc access takes a longer time. • Set CD power manage function to eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer....system turned on page 41). The subwoofer is distorted. • If "VIDEO" appears in the display when you listen to a track with the label side up in Program Play or Shuffle Play mode. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the component...disc. • Load the disc that the speakers are connected correctly. * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only ** MHC-GNX100 only Disc player The disc tray does ...
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... MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played back. • The system can be displayed by this system. the album and track organization structure is not version 1 or version 2. • ...cannot be played back on the remote repeatedly until "m" disappears from the display. The output from the speaker cords as follow: - Upper cases (A to Z) - Tape deck The tape does not record ... record/playback heads are magnetized (see "Cleaning the tape heads" on page 49). * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only Troubleshooting continued 45GB MP3 audio track cannot be played back. •...
... MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played back. • The system can be displayed by this system. the album and track organization structure is not version 1 or version 2. • ...cannot be played back on the remote repeatedly until "m" disappears from the display. The output from the speaker cords as follow: - Upper cases (A to Z) - Tape deck The tape does not record ... record/playback heads are magnetized (see "Cleaning the tape heads" on page 49). * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only Troubleshooting continued 45GB MP3 audio track cannot be played back. •...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... seal. This may condense on the lens inside this occur, the system will fit to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the system or speakers on surfaces that have glue or similar tacky substance on this system to direct sunlight or heat sources such as benzene, thinner, commercially... directly from the center out. • Do not use such discs. 48GB If you move the system, take out any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. The perimeter of the seal on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • ...
... seal. This may condense on the lens inside this occur, the system will fit to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the system or speakers on surfaces that have glue or similar tacky substance on this system to direct sunlight or heat sources such as benzene, thinner, commercially... directly from the center out. • Do not use such discs. 48GB If you move the system, take out any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. The perimeter of the seal on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • ...
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...