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4-244-569-11 (1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. MHC-GN900 MHC-GN800 MHC-GN700/GX8800 MHC-GN600 © 2003 Sony Corporation 1GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Model No.
4-244-569-11 (1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. MHC-GN900 MHC-GN800 MHC-GN700/GX8800 MHC-GN600 © 2003 Sony Corporation 1GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Model No.
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...qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as vases, on the disc Audio CDs MP3 files 2GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) And don't place lighted candles on CD-R and CD-RW discs This unit can radiate radio frequency energy ... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - ENERGY STAR® is classified as chemical waste. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can play the following ...
...qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as vases, on the disc Audio CDs MP3 files 2GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) And don't place lighted candles on CD-R and CD-RW discs This unit can radiate radio frequency energy ... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - ENERGY STAR® is classified as chemical waste. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can play the following ...
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... CD-R/CD-RW is used for models MHC-GN900, MHC-GN800, MHCGN700, MHC-GX8800 and MHC-GN600. Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN800 - continued 3GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) The MHC-GN900 consists of the following components: - Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN700/ HCD-GX8800 - About this manual The instructions in...
... CD-R/CD-RW is used for models MHC-GN900, MHC-GN800, MHCGN700, MHC-GX8800 and MHC-GN600. Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN800 - continued 3GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) The MHC-GN900 consists of the following components: - Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN700/ HCD-GX8800 - About this manual The instructions in...
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... the display - Sleep Timer 26 Waking up optional components ........ 28 Listening to audio from a connected component 29 Recording on a connected component 29 Connecting external antennas 29 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 4-244-569-11 (1) Power Saving Mode 23...
... the display - Sleep Timer 26 Waking up optional components ........ 28 Listening to audio from a connected component 29 Recording on a connected component 29 Connecting external antennas 29 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 4-244-569-11 (1) Power Saving Mode 23...
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... GROOVE ed (20) IR (receptor) rs ILLUMINATION wl (23) M - 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, 15) TUNER MEMORY 7 (14) VOLUME ws (20, 30) SYMBOLS @/1 ...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; A A (Eject A) es A B (Eject B) ql wj wh wg X 5GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) el ek ej eh eg ef ed es ea e; Q MD (VIDEO) ej (29, 30) MIC (jack) wh (25) MIC LEVEL wg...
... GROOVE ed (20) IR (receptor) rs ILLUMINATION wl (23) M - 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, 15) TUNER MEMORY 7 (14) VOLUME ws (20, 30) SYMBOLS @/1 ...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; A A (Eject A) es A B (Eject B) ql wj wh wg X 5GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) el ek ej eh eg ef ed es ea e; Q MD (VIDEO) ej (29, 30) MIC (jack) wh (25) MIC LEVEL wg...
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..., 23, 26, 27, 32) 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 -
..., 23, 26, 27, 32) 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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... RL _ Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) 2 Connect the surround speakers (MHC-GN800, MHC-GN700 and MHC-GX8800 only). Connect the speaker cords to prevent noise. 7GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) 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...
... RL _ Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) 2 Connect the surround speakers (MHC-GN800, MHC-GN700 and MHC-GX8800 only). Connect the speaker cords to prevent noise. 7GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) 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...
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..., set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to match the color of your wall outlet, detach it . 5 For models equipped with an adaptor). To connect optional components See page 28. Be sure to the position of the cord and terminals/jacks. When you connect the main unit's power cord to the ... the supplied adaptor on and the demonstration automatically ends. FM75Ω COAXIAL -AM AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 8GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) The demonstration appears in the display. To attach the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom...
..., set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to match the color of your wall outlet, detach it . 5 For models equipped with an adaptor). To connect optional components See page 28. Be sure to the position of the cord and terminals/jacks. When you connect the main unit's power cord to the ... the supplied adaptor on and the demonstration automatically ends. FM75Ω COAXIAL -AM AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 8GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) The demonstration appears in the display. To attach the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom...
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...cord or if a power failure occurs. R6 (AA) batteries e E E e 9GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) 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 avoid ...possible damage from the main unit. Getting Started Positioning the speakers (Except for MHC-GN900/GN600) Place the front speakers at least 0.3 meters (1 feet) away from battery leakage. Notice for carrying this system Do the...
...cord or if a power failure occurs. R6 (AA) batteries e E E e 9GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) 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 avoid ...possible damage from the main unit. Getting Started Positioning the speakers (Except for MHC-GN900/GN600) Place the front speakers at least 0.3 meters (1 feet) away from battery leakage. Notice for carrying this system Do the...
Operating Instructions
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... Select a track Find a point in different play mode during playback and release it on the inner circle of the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection). 10GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Press again to go backward). Press CD or one of the DISC 1~3 buttons or DISC SKIP EXCHANGE (or D.SKIP on the...
... Select a track Find a point in different play mode during playback and release it on the inner circle of the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection). 10GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Press again to go backward). Press CD or one of the DISC 1~3 buttons or DISC SKIP EXCHANGE (or D.SKIP on the...
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..., you may require a longer time to CD function from the display. In Level 1, file names must be longer than eight nested folder levels. continued 11GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Folder names can play mode you press CD or one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to switch to access the disc. Disc...
..., you may require a longer time to CD function from the display. In Level 1, file names must be longer than eight nested folder levels. continued 11GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Folder names can play mode you press CD or one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to switch to access the disc. Disc...
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... album during playback and release it may take a longer time for playback to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to start playback. 12GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Tips • When you press CD or one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to switch to CD function from tuner, you may...
... album during playback and release it may take a longer time for playback to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to start playback. 12GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Tips • When you press CD or one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to switch to CD function from tuner, you may...
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... back. the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. - To program all the CDs in the order you have programmed an MP3 audio track. 13GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Disc tray Track number number Total playing time (including selected track) ALL DISCS SURR EFFECT V - The program step number appears, followed...
... back. the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. - To program all the CDs in the order you have programmed an MP3 audio track. 13GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Disc tray Track number number Total playing time (including selected track) ALL DISCS SURR EFFECT V - The program step number appears, followed...
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... want . 5 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote) until "AUTO" appears in the display and the frequency indication starts to store other stations. 14GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) appears in your area and store your favourite stations Setting presets through store the radio frequency manual tuning of those stations...
... want . 5 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote) until "AUTO" appears in the display and the frequency indication starts to store other stations. 14GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) appears in your area and store your favourite stations Setting presets through store the radio frequency manual tuning of those stations...
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... the remote) repeatedly to turn off the system. 3 Press @/1 while holding down the AMP MENU button, turn off , the power turns on page 18. 15GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) "CD POWER OFF" appears. When you want to non-preset radio station - Tips • The preset stations are retained for AM...
... the remote) repeatedly to turn off the system. 3 Press @/1 while holding down the AMP MENU button, turn off , the power turns on page 18. 15GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) "CD POWER OFF" appears. When you want to non-preset radio station - Tips • The preset stations are retained for AM...
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... off, the power turns on the selected deck. 3 Insert a tape in succession. 3 Press hH. When the unrecorded space between songs is placed near a television. 16GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Press M while playing the front side, or press m while playing the reverse side. repeatedly for the beginning of songs being skipped...
... off, the power turns on the selected deck. 3 Insert a tape in succession. 3 Press hH. When the unrecorded space between songs is placed near a television. 16GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Press M while playing the front side, or press m while playing the reverse side. repeatedly for the beginning of songs being skipped...
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... Tape). Select "j" (or RELAY) to start recording. Recording starts. 7 Press x to a tape -- If you start recording. continued 17GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit You can record from the reverse side, recording stops at the point where ...source (for recording. Tape Recording to stop recording. Steps Recording from the front side. Load the CD or tape (or other connected components. to select tracks during CD Synchro Recording. Game Mixing does not function during recording pause mode (after step 4 of the reverse side...
... Tape). Select "j" (or RELAY) to start recording. Recording starts. 7 Press x to a tape -- If you start recording. continued 17GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit You can record from the reverse side, recording stops at the point where ...source (for recording. Tape Recording to stop recording. Steps Recording from the front side. Load the CD or tape (or other connected components. to select tracks during CD Synchro Recording. Game Mixing does not function during recording pause mode (after step 4 of the reverse side...
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... for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the DISC 1~3 button to record on the remote). appears in the display. 18GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) The track(s) is stopped.
... for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the DISC 1~3 button to record on the remote). appears in the display. 18GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) The track(s) is stopped.
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... minimum. Start from step 1. Press M or m repeatedly to set the minute, then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on 15 seconds before the preset time. 19GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote). The start recording. Then, press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). Tape 4 Set...
... minimum. Start from step 1. Press M or m repeatedly to set the minute, then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on 15 seconds before the preset time. 19GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote). The start recording. Then, press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). Tape 4 Set...
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... to power mode and the equalizer curve changes to the front speakers. The indicator lights up . 20GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Selecting the sound system (MHC-GN800/GN700/GX8800 only) You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you turn on the main unit, the...GROOVE repeatedly. Notes • If you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: LINK1) t MATRIX SURR 12) t MATRIX SURR 23) MHC-GN700/GX8800 only Press SURROUND SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to select the sound mode you want. Each time you turn on the subwoofer) to select the sound mode...
... to power mode and the equalizer curve changes to the front speakers. The indicator lights up . 20GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Selecting the sound system (MHC-GN800/GN700/GX8800 only) You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you turn on the main unit, the...GROOVE repeatedly. Notes • If you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: LINK1) t MATRIX SURR 12) t MATRIX SURR 23) MHC-GN700/GX8800 only Press SURROUND SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to select the sound mode you want. Each time you turn on the subwoofer) to select the sound mode...