Operating Instructions
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Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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. Serial No. MHC-GN900 MHC-GN800 MHC-GN700/GX8800 MHC-GN600 © 2003 Sony Corporation 1GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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. Serial No. MHC-GN900 MHC-GN800 MHC-GN700/GX8800 MHC-GN600 © 2003 Sony Corporation 1GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)
Operating Instructions
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... to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that to which can be of sufficient magnitude to radio communications. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not...open the cabinet. This equipment generates, uses, and can play the following measures: - Notes on the disc Audio CDs MP3 files 2GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Refer servicing to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as chemical waste...
... to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that to which can be of sufficient magnitude to radio communications. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not...open the cabinet. This equipment generates, uses, and can play the following measures: - Notes on the disc Audio CDs MP3 files 2GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Refer servicing to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as chemical waste...
Operating Instructions
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... audio CD player. Speaker System • Front speakers SS-GN900 The MHC-GN800 consists of the following 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...
... audio CD player. Speaker System • Front speakers SS-GN900 The MHC-GN800 consists of the following 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...
Operating Instructions
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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) Daily Timer 26 Optional...
... 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) Daily Timer 26 Optional...
Operating Instructions
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...) wj (17, 25) GAME MIXING ef (17, 25) GROOVE ed (20) IR (receptor) rs ILLUMINATION wl (23) M - A A (Eject A) es A B (Eject B) ql wj wh wg X 5GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) L EDIT 9 (18) EFFECT ON/OFF rf (21) FM MODE 8 (15, 32) GAME eh (25, 29) GAME EQ ea (21) 12 3 rf...-12) Disc tray 6 (10) DISPLAY ra (23, 24) Display 2 E - 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 (power...
...) wj (17, 25) GAME MIXING ef (17, 25) GROOVE ed (20) IR (receptor) rs ILLUMINATION wl (23) M - A A (Eject A) es A B (Eject B) ql wj wh wg X 5GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) L EDIT 9 (18) EFFECT ON/OFF rf (21) FM MODE 8 (15, 32) GAME eh (25, 29) GAME EQ ea (21) 12 3 rf...-12) Disc tray 6 (10) DISPLAY ra (23, 24) Display 2 E - 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 (power...
Operating Instructions
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Subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only) 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, 27) CLOCK/TIMER ...
Subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only) 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, 27) CLOCK/TIMER ...
Operating Instructions
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.... Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals. Insert only the stripped portion. Red RL _ Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) 2 Connect the surround speakers (MHC-GN800, MHC-GN700 and MHC-GX8800 only). Blue R L + _ Blue/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to hook up your system using the supplied...
.... Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals. Insert only the stripped portion. Red RL _ Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) 2 Connect the surround speakers (MHC-GN800, MHC-GN700 and MHC-GX8800 only). Blue R L + _ Blue/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to hook up your system using the supplied...
Operating Instructions
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To connect optional components See page 28. The demonstration appears in the display. FM75Ω COAXIAL -AM AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 8GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) VOLTAGE SELECTOR 230240V 220V 120V 6 Connect the power cord to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack. To attach the speaker pads Attach the... of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to a wall outlet. • Place the subwoofer at least 0.3 meters (1 feet) away from slipping. 3 Connect the subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only).
To connect optional components See page 28. The demonstration appears in the display. FM75Ω COAXIAL -AM AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 8GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) VOLTAGE SELECTOR 230240V 220V 120V 6 Connect the power cord to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack. To attach the speaker pads Attach the... of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to a wall outlet. • Place the subwoofer at least 0.3 meters (1 feet) away from slipping. 3 Connect the subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only).
Operating Instructions
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... 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote). 3 Do the same procedure as steps 3 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 battery leakage. Setting the clock 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. ... sure that all discs are cancelled when you do not use , the batteries should last for about six months. R6 (AA) batteries e E E e 9GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Notice for carrying this system Do the following to set the hour. 4 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote).
... 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote). 3 Do the same procedure as steps 3 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 battery leakage. Setting the clock 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. ... sure that all discs are cancelled when you do not use , the batteries should last for about six months. R6 (AA) batteries e E E e 9GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Notice for carrying this system Do the following to set the hour. 4 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote).
Operating Instructions
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... order you want them to be played back (see "Programming the CD tracks" on the inner circle of the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection). 10GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) To change the play mode, press x to close the disc tray.
... order you want them to be played back (see "Programming the CD tracks" on the inner circle of the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection). 10GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) To change the play mode, press x to close the disc tray.
Operating Instructions
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... CD-RWs (rewritable CDs). Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you may require a longer time to select "REP"*1 or "REP 1"*2. continued 11GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Exchange other CDs Press DISC SKIP while playing EX-CHANGE. CD To Do this Play repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press REPEAT repeatedly...
... CD-RWs (rewritable CDs). Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you may require a longer time to select "REP"*1 or "REP 1"*2. continued 11GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Exchange other CDs Press DISC SKIP while playing EX-CHANGE. CD To Do this Play repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press REPEAT repeatedly...
Operating Instructions
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... ON" by CD power manage function (page 15). • If you want . Playing a disc with complicated tree structure takes a longer time to start playback. 12GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Press again to select "REP"*3 or "REP 1"*4. Find a point in a track*2 Press and hold down M or m on the disc, it may...
... ON" by CD power manage function (page 15). • If you want . Playing a disc with complicated tree structure takes a longer time to start playback. 12GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Press again to select "REP"*3 or "REP 1"*4. Find a point in a track*2 Press and hold down M or m on the disc, it may...
Operating Instructions
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... Track number number Total playing time (including selected track) ALL DISCS SURR EFFECT V - repeatedly until the album you have programmed an MP3 audio track. 13GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Programming the CD tracks -- Press CLEAR on other discs Repeat steps 3 and 5 4 and 5 3 to 5 7 Press hH. you want appears in the...
... Track number number Total playing time (including selected track) ALL DISCS SURR EFFECT V - repeatedly until the album you have programmed an MP3 audio track. 13GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Programming the CD tracks -- Press CLEAR on other discs Repeat steps 3 and 5 4 and 5 3 to 5 7 Press hH. you want appears in the...
Operating Instructions
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...!" The stations are stored from preset number 1. 4 Press > or . (or PRESET + or - "Complete!" The station is stored. 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations. 14GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) To Do this Automatically tune in Setting presets through all of the stations that automatic tuning can preset up in the...
...!" The stations are stored from preset number 1. 4 Press > or . (or PRESET + or - "Complete!" The station is stored. 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations. 14GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) To Do this Automatically tune in Setting presets through all of the stations that automatic tuning can preset up in the...
Operating Instructions
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... to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in a station (Automatic Tuning). • To record from step 1. on page 18. 15GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) While holding x. Tips • The preset stations are retained for AM tuning interval is "CD POWER ON". 1 Press CD. 2 Press @/1 to...
... to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in a station (Automatic Tuning). • To record from step 1. on page 18. 15GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) While holding x. Tips • The preset stations are retained for AM tuning interval is "CD POWER ON". 1 Press CD. 2 Press @/1 to...
Operating Instructions
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... Remove the cassette Do this Press x. When the unit is less than 4 seconds long. - When the unrecorded space between songs is placed near a television. 16GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Searching for the number of songs you press TAPE A/B while the power is (are) inserted, corresponding presence indicators light up. Press...
... Remove the cassette Do this Press x. When the unit is less than 4 seconds long. - When the unrecorded space between songs is placed near a television. 16GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Searching for the number of songs you press TAPE A/B while the power is (are) inserted, corresponding presence indicators light up. Press...
Operating Instructions
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...function during recording pause mode (after step 4 of the reverse side. continued 17GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit You can mix the sound from the component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another function such as CD, tape, ...radio or MD connected to select tracks during CD Synchro Recording. Press REC PAUSE/START. Select "j" (or RELAY) to other connected components. Note You cannot listen to record on one side. If you record on both sides. 6 Press REC PAUSE/START. REC PAUSE/START indicator ...
...function during recording pause mode (after step 4 of the reverse side. continued 17GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit You can mix the sound from the component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another function such as CD, tape, ...radio or MD connected to select tracks during CD Synchro Recording. Press REC PAUSE/START. Select "j" (or RELAY) to other connected components. Note You cannot listen to record on one side. If you record on both sides. 6 Press REC PAUSE/START. REC PAUSE/START indicator ...
Operating Instructions
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..." appears and the hour indication flashes in the order you have loaded a CD and pressed CD. To program all the CDs in the display. 18GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Press CLEAR on the remote. Timer-recording radio programs To timer-record, you want . The REC PAUSE/START indicator flashes. 8 Press...
..." appears and the hour indication flashes in the order you have loaded a CD and pressed CD. To program all the CDs in the display. 18GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) Press CLEAR on the remote. Timer-recording radio programs To timer-record, you want . The REC PAUSE/START indicator flashes. 8 Press...
Operating Instructions
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... time appears, followed by the stop recording. Start from step 1. Notes • If you do not turn on 15 seconds before the preset time. 19GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) The start recording. To Check the setting Change the setting Cancel timer operation Do this Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the...
... time appears, followed by the stop recording. Start from step 1. Notes • If you do not turn on 15 seconds before the preset time. 19GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1) The start recording. To Check the setting Change the setting Cancel timer operation Do this Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the...
Operating Instructions
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...Adjusting the sound You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you want. on the subwoofer. Selecting the sound system (MHC-GN800/GN700/GX8800 only) You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Each time you press the button, the indicators on the..., 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 the front speakers. Press GROOVE repeatedly. Using the subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only) You can use VOLUME (or VOL + or - You will change. • ...
...Adjusting the sound You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you want. on the subwoofer. Selecting the sound system (MHC-GN800/GN700/GX8800 only) You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Each time you press the button, the indicators on the..., 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 the front speakers. Press GROOVE repeatedly. Using the subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only) You can use VOLUME (or VOL + or - You will change. • ...