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... ventilation of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in cabinet. And don't place lighted candles on the rear exterior. However, there is a U.S. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Connect the equipment...
... ventilation of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in cabinet. And don't place lighted candles on the rear exterior. However, there is a U.S. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Connect the equipment...
Operating Instructions
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... R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote 9 Setting the clock 9 CD Loading a CD 10 Playing a CD -- Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN900 - Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs This unit can play the following discs: Type of discs Label on the disc Audio CDs MP3 files • Disc recorded in this manual, the MHC-GN800 is not supported...
... R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote 9 Setting the clock 9 CD Loading a CD 10 Playing a CD -- Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN900 - Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs This unit can play the following discs: Type of discs Label on the disc Audio CDs MP3 files • Disc recorded in this manual, the MHC-GN800 is not supported...
Operating Instructions
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... Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 30 Messages 32 Additional Information Precautions 33 Specifications 34 1) MHC-GN800/GN700/GX8800 only. 2) MHC-GN800 only. 4GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) Manual Tuning 15 Tape Loading a tape 16 Playing a tape 16 Recording to music - Game Mixing 25 Singing along 25 Falling asleep to a tape -- CD Synchro Recording/ Recording Manually/ Program Edit 17 Timer-recording radio programs ......... 18 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound...
... Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 30 Messages 32 Additional Information Precautions 33 Specifications 34 1) MHC-GN800/GN700/GX8800 only. 2) MHC-GN800 only. 4GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) Manual Tuning 15 Tape Loading a tape 16 Playing a tape 16 Recording to music - Game Mixing 25 Singing along 25 Falling asleep to a tape -- CD Synchro Recording/ Recording Manually/ Program Edit 17 Timer-recording radio programs ......... 18 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound...
Operating Instructions
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... 7 (14) VOLUME ws (20, 30) SYMBOLS @/1 (power) 1 hH (play) qa x (stop) qs X (pause) qd - . (go backward) qf > + (go forward) qf m (rewind) qg M (fast forward) qg V/v/B/b q; Q MD (VIDEO) ej (29, 30) MIC (jack) wh (25) MIC LEVEL wg (25) MOVIE EQ qh (21) MUSIC EQ eg (21) OPEN/CLOSE Z 5 (10-12) P FILE wa (21, 22) PHONES (jack) wf (30) PLAY MODE 7 (10...
... 7 (14) VOLUME ws (20, 30) SYMBOLS @/1 (power) 1 hH (play) qa x (stop) qs X (pause) qd - . (go backward) qf > + (go forward) qf m (rewind) qg M (fast forward) qg V/v/B/b q; Q MD (VIDEO) ej (29, 30) MIC (jack) wh (25) MIC LEVEL wg (25) MOVIE EQ qh (21) MUSIC EQ eg (21) OPEN/CLOSE Z 5 (10-12) P FILE wa (21, 22) PHONES (jack) wf (30) PLAY MODE 7 (10...
Operating Instructions
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... the plug (only for models equipped with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to make this connection before you press ?/1, the system turns on the plug does not fit your local power line voltage. SUBWOOFER terminals Insert only the stripped portion. + Grey Grey/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) SYSTEM CONTROL jack To disconnect Notes • Be sure to the position of the cord and terminals/jacks. FM75...
... the plug (only for models equipped with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to make this connection before you press ?/1, the system turns on the plug does not fit your local power line voltage. SUBWOOFER terminals Insert only the stripped portion. + Grey Grey/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) SYSTEM CONTROL jack To disconnect Notes • Be sure to the position of the cord and terminals/jacks. FM75...
Operating Instructions
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... longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. and then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote. 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select "CLOCK SET?" Main Unit Subwoofer * Front speaker (L) 0.3m Front speaker (R) 45º Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) * (MHC-GN800 only) Place the subwoofer at an angle of time, remove the batteries to 6 above. Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote Tip With normal use the remote...
... longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. and then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote. 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select "CLOCK SET?" Main Unit Subwoofer * Front speaker (L) 0.3m Front speaker (R) 45º Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) * (MHC-GN800 only) Place the subwoofer at an angle of time, remove the batteries to 6 above. Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote Tip With normal use the remote...
Operating Instructions
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... Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you press CD while the power is off, the power turns on the CD are played back repeatedly up to access the disc. Set "CD POWER ON" by CD manage function (page 15). • If you play a disc with MP3 audio tracks About MP3 audio tracks MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is selected as a function. Level 2 specifications allow...
... Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you press CD while the power is off, the power turns on the CD are played back repeatedly up to access the disc. Set "CD POWER ON" by CD manage function (page 15). • If you play a disc with MP3 audio tracks About MP3 audio tracks MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is selected as a function. Level 2 specifications allow...
Operating Instructions
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... or DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP on all discs in the order you want . Set "CD POWER ON" by CD power manage function (page 15). • If you press CD while the power is selected as a function. ALBM (Normal Play) The album you have selected in random order. Remove the disc Press OPEN/CLOSE Z. *1 You cannot select...
... or DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP on all discs in the order you want . Set "CD POWER ON" by CD power manage function (page 15). • If you press CD while the power is selected as a function. ALBM (Normal Play) The album you have selected in random order. Remove the disc Press OPEN/CLOSE Z. *1 You cannot select...
Operating Instructions
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... to change, then release. on the remote) repeatedly to store other stations. 14GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) appears in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1. The station is stored. 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to tune in and Setting presets through store the radio frequency manual tuning of the stations that automatic tuning can be received in...
... to change, then release. on the remote) repeatedly to store other stations. 14GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) appears in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1. The station is stored. 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to tune in and Setting presets through store the radio frequency manual tuning of the stations that automatic tuning can be received in...
Operating Instructions
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...-recording radio programs" on the remote) repeatedly to store the other station. To change the setting in the preset station you want . To improve tuner reception When the tuner reception is off the system. 3 Press @/1 while holding down the AMP MENU button, turn the power back on the remote) repeatedly to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually...
...-recording radio programs" on the remote) repeatedly to store the other station. To change the setting in the preset station you want . To improve tuner reception When the tuner reception is off the system. 3 Press @/1 while holding down the AMP MENU button, turn the power back on the remote) repeatedly to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually...
Operating Instructions
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... selected SURROUND SPEAKER MODE indicator on the subwoofer lights up when the subwoofer is reinforced. The surround sound is turned on. Using the subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only) You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press GROOVE repeatedly. on the remote), the volume for all speakers will be able to listen to low bass frequency sound. Each time you press the button, the indicators on the subwoofer and the display changes...
... selected SURROUND SPEAKER MODE indicator on the subwoofer lights up when the subwoofer is reinforced. The surround sound is turned on. Using the subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only) You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press GROOVE repeatedly. on the remote), the volume for all speakers will be able to listen to low bass frequency sound. Each time you press the button, the indicators on the subwoofer and the display changes...
Operating Instructions
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... changes and the indicators flashes even when the system is turned on the remote). on the remote). Turning off to select the setting you can be turned off the display - " appears in the display. 2 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote), power illuminator shows the current volume level. • During the demonstration display, you want . Adjusting the brightness of power consumed during standby mode (Power...
... changes and the indicators flashes even when the system is turned on the remote). on the remote). Turning off to select the setting you can be turned off the display - " appears in the display. 2 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote), power illuminator shows the current volume level. • During the demonstration display, you want . Adjusting the brightness of power consumed during standby mode (Power...
Operating Instructions
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... the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If you want . 2 Press GAME MIXING. Game Sync You need to connect an optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone volume. 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC jack. 3 Start playing the music and adjust the volume. 4 Adjust the microphone volume by selecting the CD function and not playing a CD. • When high level sound signals are input...
... the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If you want . 2 Press GAME MIXING. Game Sync You need to connect an optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone volume. 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC jack. 3 Start playing the music and adjust the volume. 4 Adjust the microphone volume by selecting the CD function and not playing a CD. • When high level sound signals are input...
Operating Instructions
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... power turns on automatically and MD (VIDEO) is selected as a function. Start playing the connected MD deck. 1 Connect the audio cords. Start playing the connected VCR. 1 Press GAME. 2 Select the preset effect. The equalizer switches to VIDEO. See "Hooking up optional components" on page 28. 2 Start recording. AM AM antenna Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the sound of...
... power turns on automatically and MD (VIDEO) is selected as a function. Start playing the connected MD deck. 1 Connect the audio cords. Start playing the connected VCR. 1 Press GAME. 2 Select the preset effect. The equalizer switches to VIDEO. See "Hooking up optional components" on page 28. 2 Start recording. AM AM antenna Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the sound of...
Operating Instructions
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... sound from the speakers or change the direction of the unit's sensor. • The batteries have set . 30GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) There is acoustic feedback. • Decrease the volume level. • Move the microphone away from the component connected to the PHONES jack. • Insert only the stripped portion of the system? When the `/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and...
... sound from the speakers or change the direction of the unit's sensor. • The batteries have set . 30GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) There is acoustic feedback. • Decrease the volume level. • Move the microphone away from the component connected to the PHONES jack. • Insert only the stripped portion of the system? When the `/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and...
Operating Instructions
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... from only one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • Check the speaker connection and speaker placement. MP3 audio tracks take more time than usual if - Upper cases (A to 9) - continued Troubleshooting 31GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) CD Player The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" ... until "1 DISC", "ALBM" or "ALL DISCS" appears. Disc access takes a longer time. • Set "CD POWER ON" by this unit are connected correctly. the number of albums or tracks on the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
... from only one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • Check the speaker connection and speaker placement. MP3 audio tracks take more time than usual if - Upper cases (A to 9) - continued Troubleshooting 31GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) CD Player The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" ... until "1 DISC", "ALBM" or "ALL DISCS" appears. Disc access takes a longer time. • Set "CD POWER ON" by this unit are connected correctly. the number of albums or tracks on the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Operating Instructions
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... the settings are cleared. Push STOP! • You pressed PLAY MODE during playback or pause. TAPE No Tab • You cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the tape. If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows: 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in stereo...
... the settings are cleared. Push STOP! • You pressed PLAY MODE during playback or pause. TAPE No Tab • You cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the tape. If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows: 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in stereo...
Operating Instructions
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... dealer. • The AC power cord must be changed only at the end of scratches, dirt, recording conditions or the drive's characteristics. Should this unit at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the surface may get entangled in the unit. Remove the CD and leave the unit turned on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with...
... dealer. • The AC power cord must be changed only at the end of scratches, dirt, recording conditions or the drive's characteristics. Should this unit at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the surface may get entangled in the unit. Remove the CD and leave the unit turned on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with...
Operating Instructions
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... the instructions of the cleaning cassette. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (MHC-GX8800 USA model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 miliwatts to 16 ohms SURROUND SPEAKER: accepts impedance of (MHC-GN800/GN700/ 24 ohms or more GX8800 only) SUBWOOFER: accept impedance of use with no more MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) output level 1 Vp-p, (phono jacks) unbalanced, Sync. negative load impedance 75 ohms PHONES: accepts headphones of (stereo mini jack) 8 ohms...
... the instructions of the cleaning cassette. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (MHC-GX8800 USA model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 miliwatts to 16 ohms SURROUND SPEAKER: accepts impedance of (MHC-GN800/GN700/ 24 ohms or more GX8800 only) SUBWOOFER: accept impedance of use with no more MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) output level 1 Vp-p, (phono jacks) unbalanced, Sync. negative load impedance 75 ohms PHONES: accepts headphones of (stereo mini jack) 8 ohms...
Operating Instructions
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... player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser (λ=795nm) Laser Output Max. 44.6 µW* *This output is the value measured at 10 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Speaker Front speaker SS-GN900 (MHC-GN900 only) Speaker system 2-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 16 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, dome type Nominal impedance 4 ohms Dimensions...
... player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser (λ=795nm) Laser Output Max. 44.6 µW* *This output is the value measured at 10 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Speaker Front speaker SS-GN900 (MHC-GN900 only) Speaker system 2-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 16 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, dome type Nominal impedance 4 ohms Dimensions...