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... cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN900 - Speaker System • Front speakers SS-GN900 The MHC-GN800 consists of the following components: - Subwoofer SS-WG800 - Speaker System • Front speakers SS-GN800 • Surround speakers SS-RS800 The MHC-GN700/MHC-GX8800 consists of the ...components: - Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN700/ HCD-GX8800 - Speaker System • Front speakers SS-GN800 • Surround speakers SS-RS800 The MHC-GN600 consists of Button Location and Reference Pages Main unit 5 Subwoofer1 6 Remote ...
... cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN900 - Speaker System • Front speakers SS-GN900 The MHC-GN800 consists of the following components: - Subwoofer SS-WG800 - Speaker System • Front speakers SS-GN800 • Surround speakers SS-RS800 The MHC-GN700/MHC-GX8800 consists of the ...components: - Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN700/ HCD-GX8800 - Speaker System • Front speakers SS-GN800 • Surround speakers SS-RS800 The MHC-GN600 consists of Button Location and Reference Pages Main unit 5 Subwoofer1 6 Remote ...
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..., 27) 45 6 7 8 9 0 K L M N O qh qj qk ql w; A A (Eject A) es A B (Eject B) ql wj wh wg X 5GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) Z REC PAUSE/START qk (17, 18, 25) REPEAT 8 (11, 12) SURROUND (MHC-GN900/ GN600 only) w; (22) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE (except for MHC-GN900/ GN600) w; (20) TAPE A/B ek (16, 17) TUNER/BAND el (14...
..., 27) 45 6 7 8 9 0 K L M N O qh qj qk ql w; A A (Eject A) es A B (Eject B) ql wj wh wg X 5GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) Z REC PAUSE/START qk (17, 18, 25) REPEAT 8 (11, 12) SURROUND (MHC-GN900/ GN600 only) w; (22) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE (except for MHC-GN900/ GN600) w; (20) TAPE A/B ek (16, 17) TUNER/BAND el (14...
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Z LINK (indicator) 2 (20) MATRIX SURR 1 (indicator) 3 (20) MATRIX SURR 2 (indicator) 4 (20) SUBWOOFER LEVEL 6 (20) SUBWOOFER ON/OFF 1 (20) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE 5 (20) A BC D E 6 Remote Control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - M CD ql (9-13, 17, 18) TUNING + ws (14, 15) VOL +/- 8 (20) CLEAR 7 (13, 18) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (19, ... D 23, 26, 27) EFFECT ON/OFF qf (21) > (go forward) wf Y m (rewind) wa E GAME w; (25, 29) M (fast forward) ws X 6 MD (VIDEO) q; (29, 30) M/m/ Subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only) ALPHABETICAL ORDER A -
Z LINK (indicator) 2 (20) MATRIX SURR 1 (indicator) 3 (20) MATRIX SURR 2 (indicator) 4 (20) SUBWOOFER LEVEL 6 (20) SUBWOOFER ON/OFF 1 (20) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE 5 (20) A BC D E 6 Remote Control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - M CD ql (9-13, 17, 18) TUNING + ws (14, 15) VOL +/- 8 (20) CLEAR 7 (13, 18) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (19, ... D 23, 26, 27) EFFECT ON/OFF qf (21) > (go forward) wf Y m (rewind) wa E GAME w; (25, 29) M (fast forward) ws X 6 MD (VIDEO) q; (29, 30) M/m/ Subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only) ALPHABETICAL ORDER A -
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... the supplied cords and accessories. Subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only) AM loop antenna FM antenna Front speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Right) (MHC-GN800/ GN700/GX8800 only) 4 4 5 3 1 1 2 2 6 Main Unit Front speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Left) (MHC-GN800/ GN700/GX8800 only) 1 Connect the front speakers. Red RL _ Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) 2 Connect the surround speakers (MHC-GN800, MHC-GN700 and MHC-GX8800 only).
... the supplied cords and accessories. Subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only) AM loop antenna FM antenna Front speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Right) (MHC-GN800/ GN700/GX8800 only) 4 4 5 3 1 1 2 2 6 Main Unit Front speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Left) (MHC-GN800/ GN700/GX8800 only) 1 Connect the front speakers. Red RL _ Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) 2 Connect the surround speakers (MHC-GN800, MHC-GN700 and MHC-GX8800 only).
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...before you press ?/1, the system turns on the plug does not fit your local power line voltage. 3 Connect the subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only). To connect optional components See page 28. FM75Ω COAXIAL -AM AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 8GB MHC...Black/Stripe (#) SYSTEM CONTROL jack To disconnect Notes • Be sure to the position of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack. To attach the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of your wall outlet, detach it . 5 For models equipped with an ...
...before you press ?/1, the system turns on the plug does not fit your local power line voltage. 3 Connect the subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only). To connect optional components See page 28. FM75Ω COAXIAL -AM AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 8GB MHC...Black/Stripe (#) SYSTEM CONTROL jack To disconnect Notes • Be sure to the position of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack. To attach the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of your wall outlet, detach it . 5 For models equipped with an ...
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.... Notice for carrying this system Do the following to select "CLOCK SET?" Getting Started Positioning the speakers (Except for MHC-GN900/GN600) Place the front speakers at least 0.3 meters (1 feet) away from your listening position. Inserting two R6 (size AA)...period of 45 degrees from the main unit. R6 (AA) batteries e E E e 9GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) 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.
.... Notice for carrying this system Do the following to select "CLOCK SET?" Getting Started Positioning the speakers (Except for MHC-GN900/GN600) Place the front speakers at least 0.3 meters (1 feet) away from your listening position. Inserting two R6 (size AA)...period of 45 degrees from the main unit. R6 (AA) batteries e E E e 9GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) 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.
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... album on the remote). Find a point in a track*2 Press and hold down M or m on the disc you save up to start playback. 12GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) Cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT until "REP 1" is stopped Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons or DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP... Notes • With formats other than MP3 audio tracks, the unit cannot recognize the track properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers. • You are many albums or non MP3 audio tracks on and CD is inserted, the player reads all the tracks in that has MP3...
... album on the remote). Find a point in a track*2 Press and hold down M or m on the disc you save up to start playback. 12GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) Cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT until "REP 1" is stopped Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons or DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP... Notes • With formats other than MP3 audio tracks, the unit cannot recognize the track properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers. • You are many albums or non MP3 audio tracks on and CD is inserted, the player reads all the tracks in that has MP3...
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... mode you want . on the remote) to adjust the volume of the subwoofer linked to suit the movie source. MHC-GN800 only Press SURROUND SPEAKER MODE repeatedly (or turn SURROUND SPEAKER MODE on the subwoofer) to select the sound mode you turn on the subwoofer. Notes • If you want. Selecting... the sound system (MHC-GN800/GN700/GX8800 only) You can actually sense the size of the room. Each time you press the button, the indicators...
... mode you want . on the remote) to adjust the volume of the subwoofer linked to suit the movie source. MHC-GN800 only Press SURROUND SPEAKER MODE repeatedly (or turn SURROUND SPEAKER MODE on the subwoofer) to select the sound mode you turn on the subwoofer. Notes • If you want. Selecting... the sound system (MHC-GN800/GN700/GX8800 only) You can actually sense the size of the room. Each time you press the button, the indicators...
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...the button, the level of the microphone. • If you want . 2 Press GAME MIXING. Tip If you can mix and record sound from the speakers or change the direction of the game sound changes cyclically as follows: MIXING LOW t MIXING MID t MIXING HIGH t MIXING OFF Tips • To ... (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the microphone after step 4 of the recorded sound signals (Auto Level Control Function). 25GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) After you have finished Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from the component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks...
...the button, the level of the microphone. • If you want . 2 Press GAME MIXING. Tip If you can mix and record sound from the speakers or change the direction of the game sound changes cyclically as follows: MIXING LOW t MIXING MID t MIXING HIGH t MIXING OFF Tips • To ... (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the microphone after step 4 of the recorded sound signals (Auto Level Control Function). 25GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) After you have finished Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from the component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks...
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...and Timerrecording simultaneously. After checking the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Inserting the vinyl portion of the microphone. Move the unit away from the speakers or change the direction of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections. • There is placed too close to 30 minutes.... If the indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the unit's sensor. • The batteries have set . 30GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) The radio presetting is canceled. • The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs for your nearest...
...and Timerrecording simultaneously. After checking the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Inserting the vinyl portion of the microphone. Move the unit away from the speakers or change the direction of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections. • There is placed too close to 30 minutes.... If the indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the unit's sensor. • The batteries have set . 30GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) The radio presetting is canceled. • The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs for your nearest...
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...appears. MP3 audio tracks take more time than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer-3 files cannot be displayed correctly. continued Troubleshooting 31GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) the number of albums or tracks on the disc, playback may not be played back. Symbols Other characters may take... and speaker placement. the album and track organization structure is inserted label side down. • Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ...
...appears. MP3 audio tracks take more time than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer-3 files cannot be displayed correctly. continued Troubleshooting 31GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) the number of albums or tracks on the disc, playback may not be played back. Symbols Other characters may take... and speaker placement. the album and track organization structure is inserted label side down. • Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ...
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...playing, clean the CD with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that the operating voltage of your nearest Sony dealer. To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from a cold to a warm location, or is not to... be played back. continued Additional Information 33GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) Wipe the CD from the wall outlet (mains) if it is placed in the tape deck Take..., do not conform to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on this product.
...playing, clean the CD with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that the operating voltage of your nearest Sony dealer. To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from a cold to a warm location, or is not to... be played back. continued Additional Information 33GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3) Wipe the CD from the wall outlet (mains) if it is placed in the tape deck Take..., do not conform to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on this product.
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... 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 than 10% total harmonic distortion from 120 Hz - 10 kHz; rates 200 watts per channel minimum RMS ... power output (rated) 170 + 170 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 220 + 220 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-GN800 (SS-WG800) The following are measured at AC 127V, 60 Hz (Mexican model only) The following are measured at AC 120, 220, 240V 50/60 Hz...
... 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 than 10% total harmonic distortion from 120 Hz - 10 kHz; rates 200 watts per channel minimum RMS ... power output (rated) 170 + 170 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 220 + 220 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-GN800 (SS-WG800) The following are measured at AC 127V, 60 Hz (Mexican model only) The following are measured at AC 120, 220, 240V 50/60 Hz...
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...type Nominal impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 526 x 291 x 288 mm Mass Approx. 9.5 kg net per speaker Front speaker SS-GN800 (MHC-GN800/ GN700/GX8800/GN600 only) Speaker system 3-way, 4-units, bass-reflex type Speaker units Sub Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Woofer: 8 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type ... -18 dBm Tape player section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM...
...type Nominal impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 526 x 291 x 288 mm Mass Approx. 9.5 kg net per speaker Front speaker SS-GN800 (MHC-GN800/ GN700/GX8800/GN600 only) Speaker system 3-way, 4-units, bass-reflex type Speaker units Sub Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Woofer: 8 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type ... -18 dBm Tape player section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM...
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... V, 220 V or 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption MHC-GN900 MHC-GN800 (Australian model only) MHC-GN800 (Except Australian model) MHC-GN700 MHC-GX8800 MHC-GN600 265 watts 300 watts 250 watts 205 watts 220 watts 145 watts.... 10.5 kg Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander (1) Batteries (2) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8) Surround speaker pads (8) (MHC-GN800/GN700/ GX8800 only) Subwoofer pads (4) (MHC-GN800 only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 36GBSony Corporation Printed in Malaysia MHC...
... V, 220 V or 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption MHC-GN900 MHC-GN800 (Australian model only) MHC-GN800 (Except Australian model) MHC-GN700 MHC-GX8800 MHC-GN600 265 watts 300 watts 250 watts 205 watts 220 watts 145 watts.... 10.5 kg Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander (1) Batteries (2) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8) Surround speaker pads (8) (MHC-GN800/GN700/ GX8800 only) Subwoofer pads (4) (MHC-GN800 only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 36GBSony Corporation Printed in Malaysia MHC...