MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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Serial No. 4-252-939-12(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Model No. MHC-GN880 MHC-GN770/GX9000 MHC-GN660 ©2004 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Serial No. 4-252-939-12(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Model No. MHC-GN880 MHC-GN770/GX9000 MHC-GN660 ©2004 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 22 Selecting the preset effect 22 Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 23 Selecting the sound system 23 (MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only) Using the subwoofer 24 (MHC-GN880 only) Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing 24 - Personal file Selecting the surround effect 25 Enhancing video game sound 25...
... Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 22 Selecting the preset effect 22 Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 23 Selecting the sound system 23 (MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only) Using the subwoofer 24 (MHC-GN880 only) Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing 24 - Personal file Selecting the surround effect 25 Enhancing video game sound 25...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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...Front speakers SS-GN880 • Surround speakers SS-RS880 The MHC-GN770/MHC-GX9000 consists of : - Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN880 - Speaker System • Front speakers SS-GN880 • Surround speakers SS-RS880 The MHC-GN660 consists of discs Audio CDs Disc logo Contents Audio ... audio tracks Playable discs You can also be performed using the buttons on this manual, the MHCGN880 is used for models MHC-GN880, MHC-GN770, MHC-GX9000 and MHC-GN660. Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN770/ HCD-GX9000 -
...Front speakers SS-GN880 • Surround speakers SS-RS880 The MHC-GN770/MHC-GX9000 consists of : - Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN880 - Speaker System • Front speakers SS-GN880 • Surround speakers SS-RS880 The MHC-GN660 consists of discs Audio CDs Disc logo Contents Audio ... audio tracks Playable discs You can also be performed using the buttons on this manual, the MHCGN880 is used for models MHC-GN880, MHC-GN770, MHC-GX9000 and MHC-GN660. Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN770/ HCD-GX9000 -
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna Surround speaker ** (Right) Subwoofer * FM antenna Surround speaker ** (Left) 3 4 4 5 3 2 1 Front speaker (Right) * MHC-GN880 only **Except for MHC-GN660 2 1 6 Main Unit Front speaker (Left) 8GB
Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna Surround speaker ** (Right) Subwoofer * FM antenna Surround speaker ** (Left) 3 4 4 5 3 2 1 Front speaker (Right) * MHC-GN880 only **Except for MHC-GN660 2 1 6 Main Unit Front speaker (Left) 8GB
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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...on the plug does not fit your local power line voltage. The demonstration appears in the display. SURROUND SPEAKER L R Grey 3 Connect the subwoofer. (MHC-GN880 only) Connect the subwoofer cords to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminals and the system cord to a wall outlet. 4 Connect the FM and AM antennas....speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER terminals as shown below . Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it from the plug (only for MHC-GN660) Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown below . VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 230240V 220V 6 Connect the power cord to...
...on the plug does not fit your local power line voltage. The demonstration appears in the display. SURROUND SPEAKER L R Grey 3 Connect the subwoofer. (MHC-GN880 only) Connect the subwoofer cords to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminals and the system cord to a wall outlet. 4 Connect the FM and AM antennas....speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER terminals as shown below . Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it from the plug (only for MHC-GN660) Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown below . VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 230240V 220V 6 Connect the power cord to...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... speakers. (Except for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to protect the disc mechanism. When carrying this system Do the following procedure to turn on the system for MHC-GN660) • Be sure to match the color of the speaker terminals on the system and the connectors. • Be sure to connect the speakers...
... speakers. (Except for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to protect the disc mechanism. When carrying this system Do the following procedure to turn on the system for MHC-GN660) • Be sure to match the color of the speaker terminals on the system and the connectors. • Be sure to connect the speakers...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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Main Unit Subwoofer* Front speaker (L) 0.3m Front speaker (R) 45° Surround speaker ** (L) Surround speaker ** (R) * MHC-GN880 only Place the subwoofer at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. If this happens, move the sub woofer away from the ...) away from the main unit. ** Except for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on top of a TV. Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for MHC-GN660 Notes • Do not place the surround speakers on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press >+ or -. This may cause distortion of the colors...
Main Unit Subwoofer* Front speaker (L) 0.3m Front speaker (R) 45° Surround speaker ** (L) Surround speaker ** (R) * MHC-GN880 only Place the subwoofer at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. If this happens, move the sub woofer away from the ...) away from the main unit. ** Except for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on top of a TV. Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for MHC-GN660 Notes • Do not place the surround speakers on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press >+ or -. This may cause distortion of the colors...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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.../GN770 only Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) MHC-GX9000/GN600 only Deck A (front side) t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) Note MHC-GX9000/GN660 only You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a tape. 2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select "g" to play one side, "j"*1 to play both sides or...
.../GN770 only Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) MHC-GX9000/GN600 only Deck A (front side) t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) Note MHC-GX9000/GN660 only You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a tape. 2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select "g" to play one side, "j"*1 to play both sides or...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... of sound that can improve the sound quality of the room. Selecting the sound system (MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only) You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you want . MHC-GN880 only Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly (or turn SURROUND SPEAKER MODE on the subwoofer and...as follow: BOOSTER OFF y BOOSTER ON 3 Press ENTER. The display changes as follows: LINK1) t MATRIX SURR 12) t MATRIX SURR 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 actually sense the...
... of sound that can improve the sound quality of the room. Selecting the sound system (MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only) You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you want . MHC-GN880 only Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly (or turn SURROUND SPEAKER MODE on the subwoofer and...as follow: BOOSTER OFF y BOOSTER ON 3 Press ENTER. The display changes as follows: LINK1) t MATRIX SURR 12) t MATRIX SURR 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 actually sense the...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the level. Other operations To Call up to three personal files (P FILE) in step 4. 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 the front speakers...
... Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the level. Other operations To Call up to three personal files (P FILE) in step 4. 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 the front speakers...
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... press GAME while the power is off, the power turns on automatically and GAME is selected as follows: SURROUND ON y SURROUND OFF MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only 1 Press EQ EDIT repeatedly to select "GAME". Each time you select certain preset effects, the surround effect may be performed in...the button, the display changes as the function and the equalizer switches to adjust the surround effect. 3 Press ENTER. Selecting the surround effect MHC-GN660 only Press SURROUND repeatedly. The last selected surround effect appears in the Power Saving Mode (page 29). • You can also press...
... press GAME while the power is off, the power turns on automatically and GAME is selected as follows: SURROUND ON y SURROUND OFF MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only 1 Press EQ EDIT repeatedly to select "GAME". Each time you select certain preset effects, the surround effect may be performed in...the button, the display changes as the function and the equalizer switches to adjust the surround effect. 3 Press ENTER. Selecting the surround effect MHC-GN660 only Press SURROUND repeatedly. The last selected surround effect appears in the Power Saving Mode (page 29). • You can also press...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. MD deck or VCR From the audio output of the connected component MD deck To the digital input jack of the MD deck * Optional Components From the audio and video output of the video game player Video game player * MHC-GN880/GN770/GN660 only To the video input of the TV TV continued 33GB
Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. MD deck or VCR From the audio output of the connected component MD deck To the digital input jack of the MD deck * Optional Components From the audio and video output of the video game player Video game player * MHC-GN880/GN770/GN660 only To the video input of the TV TV continued 33GB
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... optional analog component (VCR or MD deck) to these jacks. The function will change back to "VIDEO", repeat the same procedure. D CD DIGITAL OUT jack (MHC-GN880/GN770/GN660 only) Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect the audio input of the optional MD deck to this jack during...
... optional analog component (VCR or MD deck) to these jacks. The function will change back to "VIDEO", repeat the same procedure. D CD DIGITAL OUT jack (MHC-GN880/GN770/GN660 only) Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect the audio input of the optional MD deck to this jack during...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... FM 75Ω (not supplied) COAXIAL Optional Components 35GB See "Hooking up optional components" on an MD 1 Connect an optical cable. Recording on a connected component (MHC-GN880/GN770/GN660 only) Making a digital recording on page 33. 2 Start recording.
... FM 75Ω (not supplied) COAXIAL Optional Components 35GB See "Hooking up optional components" on an MD 1 Connect an optical cable. Recording on a connected component (MHC-GN880/GN770/GN660 only) Making a digital recording on page 33. 2 Start recording.
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... turn on time and off time of the following messages may appear or flash in the tape deck. The Deck A does not playback reverse side. (MHC-GX9000/GN660 only) • The Deck A only playback front side of the disc. If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures...
... turn on time and off time of the following messages may appear or flash in the tape deck. The Deck A does not playback reverse side. (MHC-GX9000/GN660 only) • The Deck A only playback front side of the disc. If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with mild detergent solution. When using a tape longer than 0.1% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 100 W) MHC-GN880 (HCD-GN880) The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz Other models: AC 120, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz DIN power... 220 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Additional Information continued 41GB The tape may get entangled in the tape deck. Amplifier section MHC-GX9000 Total harmonic distortion Less than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic. Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth...
... the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with mild detergent solution. When using a tape longer than 0.1% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 100 W) MHC-GN880 (HCD-GN880) The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz Other models: AC 120, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz DIN power... 220 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Additional Information continued 41GB The tape may get entangled in the tape deck. Amplifier section MHC-GX9000 Total harmonic distortion Less than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic. Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... 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 ...SPEAKER: Use only the supplied speaker • SS-GN880 (MHC-GN880/GN770/ GX9000) • SS-GN660 (MHC-GN660) SURROUND SPEAKER: Use only the supplied (MHC-GN880/GN770/ speaker SS-RS880 GX9000 only) SUBWOOFER OUT: Use only the supplied (MHC-GN880 only) subwoofer SS-WG880 Disc player section System Laser...
... 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 ...SPEAKER: Use only the supplied speaker • SS-GN880 (MHC-GN880/GN770/ GX9000) • SS-GN660 (MHC-GN660) SURROUND SPEAKER: Use only the supplied (MHC-GN880/GN770/ speaker SS-RS880 GX9000 only) SUBWOOFER OUT: Use only the supplied (MHC-GN880 only) subwoofer SS-WG880 Disc player section System Laser...
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.../GN770/ 280 × 360 × 394.5 mm GX9000/GN660 Mass (Approx.) HCD-GN880 HCD-GN770 HCD-GX9000 HCD-GN660 14.4 kg 12.4 kg 12.0 kg 11.5 kg Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1) Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8) Surround speaker pads (8) (MHC-GN880/GN770/ GX9000 only) Subwoofer pads (4) (MHC-GN880 only) Design and specifications are subject...
.../GN770/ 280 × 360 × 394.5 mm GX9000/GN660 Mass (Approx.) HCD-GN880 HCD-GN770 HCD-GX9000 HCD-GN660 14.4 kg 12.4 kg 12.0 kg 11.5 kg Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1) Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8) Surround speaker pads (8) (MHC-GN880/GN770/ GX9000 only) Subwoofer pads (4) (MHC-GN880 only) Design and specifications are subject...
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... only) ra (25) SURR SPEAKER MODE (except for MHC-GN660) ra (23) TAPE A/B ed (19, 20, 21) TUNER/BAND eg (16, 17, 18, 21) TUNER MEMORY qa (16) TUNING MODE 9 (16, 18) VIDEO/MD ...
... only) ra (25) SURR SPEAKER MODE (except for MHC-GN660) ra (23) TAPE A/B ed (19, 20, 21) TUNER/BAND eg (16, 17, 18, 21) TUNER MEMORY qa (16) TUNING MODE 9 (16, 18) VIDEO/MD ...
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... SURR 1 (indicator) 3 (23) MATRIX SURR 2 (indicator) 2 (23) SUBWOOFER LEVEL 4 (24) SUBWOOFER ON/OFF 1 (24) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE 5 (23) B C D Additional Information Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - Subwoofer MHC-GN880 only A ALPHABETICAL ORDER 6 A - E ALBUM + qf (13, 15) ALBUM -
... SURR 1 (indicator) 3 (23) MATRIX SURR 2 (indicator) 2 (23) SUBWOOFER LEVEL 4 (24) SUBWOOFER ON/OFF 1 (24) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE 5 (23) B C D Additional Information Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - Subwoofer MHC-GN880 only A ALPHABETICAL ORDER 6 A - E ALBUM + qf (13, 15) ALBUM -