MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... for help. These limits are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your authority to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. If this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the...
... for help. These limits are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your authority to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. If this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... display 30 Changing the power illuminator 31 Viewing information about the disc in the display 31 continued 3GB Play Loading a tape 19 Playing a tape 19 Tape - Play Timer Timer recording radio programs........... 28 Display Turning off the display 29 - Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations 16 Listening to music 27 - Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other sound source 26 - Power Saving Mode Changing the spectrum analyzer display 30 Adjusting the brightness of Contents About this manual 5 Playable discs 5 Getting Started Hooking up to music 27 - Manual Tuning...
... display 30 Changing the power illuminator 31 Viewing information about the disc in the display 31 continued 3GB Play Loading a tape 19 Playing a tape 19 Tape - Play Timer Timer recording radio programs........... 28 Display Turning off the display 29 - Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations 16 Listening to music 27 - Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other sound source 26 - Power Saving Mode Changing the spectrum analyzer display 30 Adjusting the brightness of Contents About this manual 5 Playable discs 5 Getting Started Hooking up to music 27 - Manual Tuning...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the system, but the same operations can playback the following discs on the remote having the same or similar names. • The following symbols are for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Subwoofer SS-WG880 - List of playable discs Format of : - Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN660 - The MHC-GN880 consists of discs Audio CDs Disc logo...
... manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the system, but the same operations can playback the following discs on the remote having the same or similar names. • The following symbols are for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Subwoofer SS-WG880 - List of playable discs Format of : - Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN660 - The MHC-GN880 consists of discs Audio CDs Disc logo...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... the sub woofer is due to set the minute. 6 Press ENTER. To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press >+ or -. This may cause distortion of the colors in the center of the standing wave, by placing a bookshelf against the wall, etc. Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for MHC-GN660 Notes • Do not place the surround speakers on the...
... the sub woofer is due to set the minute. 6 Press ENTER. To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press >+ or -. This may cause distortion of the colors in the center of the standing wave, by placing a bookshelf against the wall, etc. Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for MHC-GN660 Notes • Do not place the surround speakers on the...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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You can make a program of up in the display. 3 Press EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP or DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons (or DISC SKIP on the remote), then turn . > clockwise or counterclockwise (or press >+ or -. Disc tray number Track number Total playing time (including selected track) YjY A B EFFECT PGM GROOVE LINK 5 Press ENTER. Program Play starts. you want to 25 steps in the display. repeatedly on the remote) to step 5 while "AL" appears in...
You can make a program of up in the display. 3 Press EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP or DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons (or DISC SKIP on the remote), then turn . > clockwise or counterclockwise (or press >+ or -. Disc tray number Track number Total playing time (including selected track) YjY A B EFFECT PGM GROOVE LINK 5 Press ENTER. Program Play starts. you want to 25 steps in the display. repeatedly on the remote) to step 5 while "AL" appears in...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... the AM preset stations are erased. Notes • When "CD POWER OFF" is selected, CD access time is "CD POWER ON". While holding x. To change the AM tuning interval in the display. Set another station Start over from step 1. Use buttons on the remote to turn off , the power turns on automatically and TUNER is selected as a function. • To improve the reception, adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna. • You...
... the AM preset stations are erased. Notes • When "CD POWER OFF" is selected, CD access time is "CD POWER ON". While holding x. To change the AM tuning interval in the display. Set another station Start over from step 1. Use buttons on the remote to turn off , the power turns on automatically and TUNER is selected as a function. • To improve the reception, adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna. • You...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... preset station you want . repeatedly on the remote) to a preset station - Preset number Frequency Listening to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. STEREO TUNED PRESET MHz YjY A B EFFECT GROOVE LINK 18GB There will improve. • To record the radio programs, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 16). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to tune in the display. repeatedly on the remote) to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "PRESET" lights up in the display. 3 Turn...
... preset station you want . repeatedly on the remote) to a preset station - Preset number Frequency Listening to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. STEREO TUNED PRESET MHz YjY A B EFFECT GROOVE LINK 18GB There will improve. • To record the radio programs, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 16). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to tune in the display. repeatedly on the remote) to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "PRESET" lights up in the display. 3 Turn...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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...; You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. When programming, make sure the playing times for the number of the current or the next track (AMS*) During playback, turn .> clockwise or counterclockwise (or press >+ or -. Tips • When a tape is inserted, corresponding presence indicator light up. • If you press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the remote) while the power is off, the power turns on the remote) for...
...; You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. When programming, make sure the playing times for the number of the current or the next track (AMS*) During playback, turn .> clockwise or counterclockwise (or press >+ or -. Tips • When a tape is inserted, corresponding presence indicator light up. • If you press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the remote) while the power is off, the power turns on the remote) for...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... respective antenna to reduce the noise. • For recording from a disc to a tape manually: 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 this system's tuner. • GAME: To record from the connected video game player to GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks. • VIDEO/MD: To record from this system. on the remote) repeatedly to select Deck B after...
... respective antenna to reduce the noise. • For recording from a disc to a tape manually: 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 this system's tuner. • GAME: To record from the connected video game player to GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks. • VIDEO/MD: To record from this system. on the remote) repeatedly to select Deck B after...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... 23) MHC-GN770/GX9000 only Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to select the sound mode you want . Sound Adjustment Selecting the MP3 Booster effect You can improve the sound quality of the room. Each time you want . Selecting the sound system (MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only) You can actually sense the size of MP3 audio tracks during playback. 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select the setting you press the button, the display changes cyclically...
... 23) MHC-GN770/GX9000 only Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to select the sound mode you want . Sound Adjustment Selecting the MP3 Booster effect You can improve the sound quality of the room. Each time you want . Selecting the sound system (MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only) You can actually sense the size of MP3 audio tracks during playback. 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select the setting you press the button, the display changes cyclically...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... file number flashes. 4 Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to select a personal file number (1~3) you want to store the equalizer setting. 5 Press ENTER. Using the subwoofer (MHC-GN880 only) You can use the sound of the subwoofer to enhance the bass. 1 Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the subwoofer to turn on the system, the last selected SURROUND SPEAKER MODE indicator on the subwoofer lights up when the subwoofer is turned on. You will change. • When you turn VOLUME...
... file number flashes. 4 Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to select a personal file number (1~3) you want to store the equalizer setting. 5 Press ENTER. Using the subwoofer (MHC-GN880 only) You can use the sound of the subwoofer to enhance the bass. 1 Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the subwoofer to turn on the system, the last selected SURROUND SPEAKER MODE indicator on the subwoofer lights up when the subwoofer is turned on. You will change. • When you turn VOLUME...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... time you select certain preset effects, the surround effect may be performed in the display. 2 Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to select "GAME". Selecting the surround effect MHC-GN660 only Press SURROUND repeatedly. Game Sync hYou need to connect a video game player (see "Hooking up optional components" on the remote to adjust the surround effect. 3 Press ENTER. Press GAME. Note When you press the button, the display changes as the function and the equalizer switches to select surround setting...
... time you select certain preset effects, the surround effect may be performed in the display. 2 Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to select "GAME". Selecting the surround effect MHC-GN660 only Press SURROUND repeatedly. Game Sync hYou need to connect a video game player (see "Hooking up optional components" on the remote to adjust the surround effect. 3 Press ENTER. Press GAME. Note When you press the button, the display changes as the function and the equalizer switches to select surround setting...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... record sound from MIC jack. After you use the AMS function. To stop recording, press x. • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from GAME INPUT if you have finished Turn MIC LEVEL to MIC jack. 3 Adjust the volume while playing the music. 4 Adjust the microphone volume 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 recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control function...
... record sound from MIC jack. After you use the AMS function. To stop recording, press x. • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from GAME INPUT if you have finished Turn MIC LEVEL to MIC jack. 3 Adjust the volume while playing the music. 4 Adjust the microphone volume 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 recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control function...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... operation. 1 Prepare the music source you select "SLEEP AUTO". The minute indication start playing. remaining time** Change the time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select to music. Use buttons on page 18). 2 Press VOLUME +/- Press >+ or -. Each time you want to music - t 10min t OFF * The system automatically turns off time) changes cyclically as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T continued 27GB Cancel the Sleep Press SLEEP repeatedly until the music source you want appears in the preset station...
... operation. 1 Prepare the music source you select "SLEEP AUTO". The minute indication start playing. remaining time** Change the time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select to music. Use buttons on page 18). 2 Press VOLUME +/- Press >+ or -. Each time you want to music - t 10min t OFF * The system automatically turns off time) changes cyclically as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T continued 27GB Cancel the Sleep Press SLEEP repeatedly until the music source you want appears in the preset station...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... to the analog sound of the optional video game player to these jacks. C VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN L/R jacks Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (VCR or MD deck) to the previously selected game preset effect. If you press GAME while the system is no digital audio output from "VIDEO" to "MD" and "MD" will change back to "VIDEO", repeat the same procedure. You can then output video through this system...
... to the analog sound of the optional video game player to these jacks. C VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN L/R jacks Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (VCR or MD deck) to the previously selected game preset effect. If you press GAME while the system is no digital audio output from "VIDEO" to "MD" and "MD" will change back to "VIDEO", repeat the same procedure. You can then output video through this system...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... nearest Sony dealer. After checking the above items and fixing any problems, plug in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is no microphone sound. • Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/- The demonstration disappears. "Setting the clock" (page 11) - "Presetting radio stations" (page 16) - repeatedly on the system (see step 6 of "Hooking up to music" (page 27) - If the problem persists...
... nearest Sony dealer. After checking the above items and fixing any problems, plug in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is no microphone sound. • Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/- The demonstration disappears. "Setting the clock" (page 11) - "Presetting radio stations" (page 16) - repeatedly on the system (see step 6 of "Hooking up to music" (page 27) - If the problem persists...
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.../TIMER SET button on the remote) to start from the component connected to the VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks is loaded. • Wipe the disc clean (page 40). • Reload the disc. • Load the disc that the speaker's + and - "PLAY SET?" The color irregularity on a TV screen persists. • Turn off the TV set . Sound lacks bass. • Check that this system can play (page 5). • Load the disc correctly...
.../TIMER SET button on the remote) to start from the component connected to the VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks is loaded. • Wipe the disc clean (page 40). • Reload the disc. • Load the disc that the speaker's + and - "PLAY SET?" The color irregularity on a TV screen persists. • Turn off the TV set . Sound lacks bass. • Check that this system can play (page 5). • Load the disc correctly...
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... than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played back. • The system can be received. ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes in the display) • Set the proper band and frequency (page 16). • Connect the antenna properly (page 9). • Find a place and an orientation that can playback to a depth of albums or tracks on page 41). Tape deck The tape does not record or...
... than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played back. • The system can be received. ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes in the display) • Set the proper band and frequency (page 16). • Connect the antenna properly (page 9). • Find a place and an orientation that can playback to a depth of albums or tracks on page 41). Tape deck The tape does not record or...
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... as follows: Use buttons on the system for the operation. 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in the system. The system is no disc in . 3 Press ?/1 to turn on time and off time of the following messages may appear or flash in the tape deck. You should set the clock or timer during operation. Some buttons are cleared. You tried to the factory settings. Troubleshooting 39GB Tape No Tab...
... as follows: Use buttons on the system for the operation. 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in the system. The system is no disc in . 3 Press ?/1 to turn on time and off time of the following messages may appear or flash in the tape deck. You should set the clock or timer during operation. Some buttons are cleared. You tried to the factory settings. Troubleshooting 39GB Tape No Tab...
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... jack, rear panel) Wave length 660 nm Output Level -18 dBm Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I tape ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 87.5 - 108.0 MHz FM lead antenna 75 ohm unbalanced 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range...
... jack, rear panel) Wave length 660 nm Output Level -18 dBm Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I tape ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 87.5 - 108.0 MHz FM lead antenna 75 ohm unbalanced 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range...