MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No MHC-GX750/GX450/GX250 MHC-RG555/RG551S/RG444S/ RG441/RG333/RG222/ RG221/RG121/RG100 MHC-RX550 ©2004 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 4-252-491-12(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No MHC-GX750/GX450/GX250 MHC-RG555/RG551S/RG444S/ RG441/RG333/RG222/ RG221/RG121/RG100 MHC-RX550 ©2004 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 4-252-491-12(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... including interference that may cause undesired operation. registered mark. Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ The Number below is a U.S. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. (MHC-GX750 only) If you may cause undesired operation of the... device. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HCD-GX750 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. As...
... including interference that may cause undesired operation. registered mark. Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ The Number below is a U.S. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. (MHC-GX750 only) If you may cause undesired operation of the... device. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HCD-GX750 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. As...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 28 Changing the Power illuminator........... 28 (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RX550 only) Optional Components Hooking up the system 7 Setting the clock 10 CD/MP3 - Preset Tuning - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data...of button locations and reference pages 44 4GB Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 21 Using the sub woofer 21 (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/ RG444S/RX550 only) Selecting the sound effect 22 Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing 22 Selecting the surround effect 23...
... Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 28 Changing the Power illuminator........... 28 (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RX550 only) Optional Components Hooking up the system 7 Setting the clock 10 CD/MP3 - Preset Tuning - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data...of button locations and reference pages 44 4GB Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 21 Using the sub woofer 21 (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/ RG444S/RX550 only) Selecting the sound effect 22 Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing 22 Selecting the surround effect 23...
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... longer than eight nested folder levels. MP3 format that conforms to ISO96601) Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session2) • A disc that this system cannot play back the following discs on the tracks in the following formats: - Folder names can be played back. continued 5GB music CD format -... format of files and folders on the second and subsequent tracks of discs Audio CDs Disc logo CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files*) * MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/RG551S/RG444S/ RG441/RG333/RG222/RG221/RX550 only Discs that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with each...
... longer than eight nested folder levels. MP3 format that conforms to ISO96601) Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session2) • A disc that this system cannot play back the following discs on the tracks in the following formats: - Folder names can be played back. continued 5GB music CD format -... format of files and folders on the second and subsequent tracks of discs Audio CDs Disc logo CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files*) * MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/RG551S/RG444S/ RG441/RG333/RG222/RG221/RX550 only Discs that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with each...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... the front speakers. Insert only the stripped portion Red R L + - Connect the right and left ) 2 Connect the sub woofer. (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) Connect the speaker cords to hook up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack and CONTROL jack as shown below . SUB WOOFER...
... the front speakers. Insert only the stripped portion Red R L + - Connect the right and left ) 2 Connect the sub woofer. (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) Connect the speaker cords to hook up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack and CONTROL jack as shown below . SUB WOOFER...
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...the sub woofer vertically, keeping it a few seconds later, "STANDBY" disappears and "LOCK" appears. 3 Unplug the power cord. 9GB If this system Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism. This is placed in the center of a room, the bass could be extremely weakened. Use ...buttons on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur. Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) Sub woofer (4)* Placing the sub woofer (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/ RG444S/RX550 only) To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend you to place the sub woofer on the unit for the operation. ...
...the sub woofer vertically, keeping it a few seconds later, "STANDBY" disappears and "LOCK" appears. 3 Unplug the power cord. 9GB If this system Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism. This is placed in the center of a room, the bass could be extremely weakened. Use ...buttons on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur. Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) Sub woofer (4)* Placing the sub woofer (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/ RG444S/RX550 only) To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend you to place the sub woofer on the unit for the operation. ...
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... operation. 1 Press Z. 2 Place a disc with the label side up on it as this may cause malfunction. continued 11GB Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with your finger, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with... MP3 audio tracks. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. Example: When a disc is loaded Disc tray number Track number To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to rotate ...
... operation. 1 Press Z. 2 Place a disc with the label side up on it as this may cause malfunction. continued 11GB Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with your finger, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with... MP3 audio tracks. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. Example: When a disc is loaded Disc tray number Track number To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to rotate ...
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.... To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REP" or "REP1" appears. Play Notes • You cannot change the play all the tracks on MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. REP1: For a single track only. If there are recorded on the disc. • Depending on the disc, it may take a long time...
.... To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REP" or "REP1" appears. Play Notes • You cannot change the play all the tracks on MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. REP1: For a single track only. If there are recorded on the disc. • Depending on the disc, it may take a long time...
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... Clear a track from all the discs in stop mode until "PGM" appears. 3 Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 - 3 or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. 1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode. Press CLEAR in the order...
... Clear a track from all the discs in stop mode until "PGM" appears. 3 Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 - 3 or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. 1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode. Press CLEAR in the order...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... /record facing forward. The tape starts playing. * After the playback of the front side of deck A, deck B plays the front side, then stops. 18GB For MHC-RG555 1 Load a tape. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select g to play the reverse side. 1) The tape deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times...
... /record facing forward. The tape starts playing. * After the playback of the front side of deck A, deck B plays the front side, then stops. 18GB For MHC-RG555 1 Load a tape. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select g to play the reverse side. 1) The tape deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times...
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... (or turn l L on the unit clockwise) during reverse playback.2) "TAPE A (or TAPE B) -1" appears. 1) AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 2) MHC-RG555 only Note The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances: - When you want to record on a tape - "REC" flashes. ...x. Tape - Press m or M. When the unrecorded space between songs is inserted, corresponding forward (N)/ reverse (n) indicators light. When the system is adjusted automatically. The reverse indicator lights up . Tape - Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on both sides. You can record a...
... (or turn l L on the unit clockwise) during reverse playback.2) "TAPE A (or TAPE B) -1" appears. 1) AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 2) MHC-RG555 only Note The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances: - When you want to record on a tape - "REC" flashes. ...x. Tape - Press m or M. When the unrecorded space between songs is inserted, corresponding forward (N)/ reverse (n) indicators light. When the system is adjusted automatically. The reverse indicator lights up . Tape - Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on both sides. You can record a...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...(see "Hooking up . To record a disc by for the operation. 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B, then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B. 2 (MHC-RG555 only) Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select g to record on one 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 6 of the...
...(see "Hooking up . To record a disc by for the operation. 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B, then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B. 2 (MHC-RG555 only) Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select g to record on one 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 6 of the...
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... Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can use VOLUME +/- (or VOLUME control on . The indicator lights up . Sound Adjustment To stop recording Press x. Tips • For MHC-RG555, when you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer curve... changes, and "GROOVE" lights up while the sub woofer turns on the unit) to the front speakers. 21GB Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound.
... Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can use VOLUME +/- (or VOLUME control on . The indicator lights up . Sound Adjustment To stop recording Press x. Tips • For MHC-RG555, when you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer curve... changes, and "GROOVE" lights up while the sub woofer turns on the unit) to the front speakers. 21GB Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound.
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... sounds You can do so 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 prevent distortion of the source you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you have finished Turn... (Auto Level Control function). 24GB Use buttons on the unit for recording. Recording starts. To stop recording Press x. The mixed sound can sing along (MHC-RG555 only) You can be recorded on a tape. Singing along by connecting an optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN to...
... sounds You can do so 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 prevent distortion of the source you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you have finished Turn... (Auto Level Control function). 24GB Use buttons on the unit for recording. Recording starts. To stop recording Press x. The mixed sound can sing along (MHC-RG555 only) You can be recorded on a tape. Singing along by connecting an optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN to...
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... the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of VBR (variable bit rate) is in stop mode. Changing the Power illuminator (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/RG551S/ RG444S/RG441/RG333/RX550 only) Press ILLUMINATION on the encoding/writing software or recording device, the characters may not be displayed accurately...
... the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of VBR (variable bit rate) is in stop mode. Changing the Power illuminator (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/RG551S/ RG444S/RG441/RG333/RX550 only) Press ILLUMINATION on the encoding/writing software or recording device, the characters may not be displayed accurately...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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C VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video input of TV to these jacks. You can then output audio through this system. From the audio output of the optional component (such as VCR or MD deck) to these jacks. B GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks Use audio cords (not ... VIDEO jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game machine to this jack. D VIDEO/MD IN jacks (MHC-RG555 only) Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio output of the VCR or MD deck VCR or MD deck continued 29GB Optional...
C VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video input of TV to these jacks. You can then output audio through this system. From the audio output of the optional component (such as VCR or MD deck) to these jacks. B GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks Use audio cords (not ... VIDEO jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game machine to this jack. D VIDEO/MD IN jacks (MHC-RG555 only) Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio output of the VCR or MD deck VCR or MD deck continued 29GB Optional...
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...to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches to ON. This switches the VIDEO function to headphones (stereo phone jack) or LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack) 30GB Once you press GAME on the unit while the system is on page 29. 2 Press VIDEO/MD. Notes • If you cannot select "MD...When you press VIDEO/ MD, press ?/1 while holding down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1. Transmitter (MHC-GX750 only) Hooking up optional components" on page 29. 2 Press VIDEO/MD. Listening to audio from a connected component (MHC-RG555 only) Use buttons on the unit for video game sound effects. • If you ...
...to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches to ON. This switches the VIDEO function to headphones (stereo phone jack) or LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack) 30GB Once you press GAME on the unit while the system is on page 29. 2 Press VIDEO/MD. Notes • If you cannot select "MD...When you press VIDEO/ MD, press ?/1 while holding down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1. Transmitter (MHC-GX750 only) Hooking up optional components" on page 29. 2 Press VIDEO/MD. Listening to audio from a connected component (MHC-RG555 only) Use buttons on the unit for video game sound effects. • If you ...
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.../GX450/RG555/RG551S/RG444S/ RG441/RG333/RG222/RG221/RX550 only 34GB The sound from the connected source is distorted (MHC-RG555 only). • If "VIDEO" appears in MP3 format. • Discs containing files other than others.* • After the system reads all tracks on page 30). When you ... 37). • Replace the disc. • Place the disc that conforms with ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet in the tray with your nearest Sony dealer. Trying to audio from the fluorescent light. Play does not start . • Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is very large....
.../GX450/RG555/RG551S/RG444S/ RG441/RG333/RG222/RG221/RX550 only 34GB The sound from the connected source is distorted (MHC-RG555 only). • If "VIDEO" appears in MP3 format. • Discs containing files other than others.* • After the system reads all tracks on page 30). When you ... 37). • Replace the disc. • Place the disc that conforms with ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet in the tray with your nearest Sony dealer. Trying to audio from the fluorescent light. Play does not start . • Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is very large....
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... not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as the preset stations, clock, and timer. Tape deck The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in stereo. • Press FM MODE repeatedly until "STEREO" appears. Demagnetize them (page 38). Tuner Severe hum or...(If the switch gets stuck between ON and OFF, the sound will be received in sound level. • The heads are dirty. Transmitter (MHC-GX750 only) There is no sound. • Check the connection of the optional component. • Check that the optional component is loaded. Troubleshooting...
... not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as the preset stations, clock, and timer. Tape deck The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in stereo. • Press FM MODE repeatedly until "STEREO" appears. Demagnetize them (page 38). Tuner Severe hum or...(If the switch gets stuck between ON and OFF, the sound will be received in sound level. • The heads are dirty. Transmitter (MHC-GX750 only) There is no sound. • Check the connection of the optional component. • Check that the optional component is loaded. Troubleshooting...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...placing a cassette in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged. Specifications Main unit Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (MHC-GX750/GX450/GX250/RX550 USA models only) MHC-GX750/RX550 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz...the instructions of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as thinner, benzine or alcohol. For details, refer to the instructions of use. MHC-GX450 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz: rated 125 watts per ...
...placing a cassette in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged. Specifications Main unit Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (MHC-GX750/GX450/GX250/RX550 USA models only) MHC-GX750/RX550 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz...the instructions of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as thinner, benzine or alcohol. For details, refer to the instructions of use. MHC-GX450 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz: rated 125 watts per ...