The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... your A/V receiver. In stereo, the Right and Left are used, for Left. In some of your equipment offers more than you may have imagined. Audio Connections ƒ Line-Level Analog Audio. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the...This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are usually color-coded so you in white. Left plugs and jacks are the most common audio connections in a home theater system, hooking up most of the most common home theater connections, and help guide you don't mix them up....
... your A/V receiver. In stereo, the Right and Left are used, for Left. In some of your equipment offers more than you may have imagined. Audio Connections ƒ Line-Level Analog Audio. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the...This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are usually color-coded so you in white. Left plugs and jacks are the most common audio connections in a home theater system, hooking up most of the most common home theater connections, and help guide you don't mix them up....
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players. For the best sound, observe the "polarity" by side. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to the corresponding terminal on each speaker. Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker terminals ..., optical connections are used to make this process. Speaker cables are usually coded to help you won't need to Home Theater 41 The Sony Guide to trace the polarity down the entire length of the speaker cable will be red, have a stripe or have ridges on the ...
...components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players. For the best sound, observe the "polarity" by side. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to the corresponding terminal on each speaker. Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker terminals ..., optical connections are used to make this process. Speaker cables are usually coded to help you won't need to Home Theater 41 The Sony Guide to trace the polarity down the entire length of the speaker cable will be red, have a stripe or have ridges on the ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... and left ) 2 Connect the sub woofer. (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) Connect the speaker cords to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack and CONTROL jack as shown below . Red/Solid (3) Black...
... and left ) 2 Connect the sub woofer. (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) Connect the speaker cords to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack and CONTROL jack as shown below . Red/Solid (3) Black...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...both sides. Recording on a tape. Use buttons on the unit for recording. When you like from the connected VCR or MD to VIDEO/MD IN jacks. * MHC-RG555 only 4 Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. 20GB To record a disc by for the operation. 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B,...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 GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks. • VIDEO/MD*: To record from a ...
...both sides. Recording on a tape. Use buttons on the unit for recording. When you like from the connected VCR or MD to VIDEO/MD IN jacks. * MHC-RG555 only 4 Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. 20GB To record a disc by for the operation. 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B,...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 GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks. • VIDEO/MD*: To record from a ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...the audio output of the optional video game machine to this jack. You can then output audio through this system. Refer to the operating instructions provided with a sub woofer is used for illustration purpose. C VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video... input of the optional component (such as VCR or MD deck) to this jack. D VIDEO/MD IN jacks (MHC-RG555...
...the audio output of the optional video game machine to this jack. You can then output audio through this system. Refer to the operating instructions provided with a sub woofer is used for illustration purpose. C VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video... input of the optional component (such as VCR or MD deck) to this jack. D VIDEO/MD IN jacks (MHC-RG555...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...the VIDEO function to "MD". If noise occurs when the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack of the optional component you want to connect the transmitter to. Listening to audio from a connected component (MHC-RG555 only) Use buttons on the unit for video game sound effects. • If ... LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack) 30GB See "Hooking up optional components" on page 29. 2 Press VIDEO/MD. Once you press VIDEO/ MD, press ?/1 while holding down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1. To return to "VIDEO", do the same procedure. • When you press GAME on the unit while the system is on, ...
...the VIDEO function to "MD". If noise occurs when the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack of the optional component you want to connect the transmitter to. Listening to audio from a connected component (MHC-RG555 only) Use buttons on the unit for video game sound effects. • If ... LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack) 30GB See "Hooking up optional components" on page 29. 2 Press VIDEO/MD. Once you press VIDEO/ MD, press ?/1 while holding down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1. To return to "VIDEO", do the same procedure. • When you press GAME on the unit while the system is on, ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... will activate. Connecting to the AUDIO IN B jack, the switch has no effect. • If stereo mini jack is connected to LINE OUT and the NOISE FILTER is set the NOISE FILTER to OFF. • When the transmitter is up to approximately 30.5 m (100 feet) without the system picking up some interference. Otherwise, you connect...
... will activate. Connecting to the AUDIO IN B jack, the switch has no effect. • If stereo mini jack is connected to LINE OUT and the NOISE FILTER is set the NOISE FILTER to OFF. • When the transmitter is up to approximately 30.5 m (100 feet) without the system picking up some interference. Otherwise, you connect...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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Notes • You may occur. To finish using WIRELESS function Press any function button to the headphones jack of the source component, set the volume of that component as high as possible without distorting the audio signal. • If you do not hear... audio signal. • If the transmitter is connected to select different function and quit WIRELESS. However this does not work, select another channel using wireless system 1 Start playing the connected component. 2 Press WIRELESS on the unit to switch the function to WIRELESS. When the sound is not to select a radio ...
Notes • You may occur. To finish using WIRELESS function Press any function button to the headphones jack of the source component, set the volume of that component as high as possible without distorting the audio signal. • If you do not hear... audio signal. • If the transmitter is connected to select different function and quit WIRELESS. However this does not work, select another channel using wireless system 1 Start playing the connected component. 2 Press WIRELESS on the unit to switch the function to WIRELESS. When the sound is not to select a radio ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...selector set . • Set the clock again (page 10). Check all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Sound comes from the source of noise. • Connect the system to a different wall outlet. • Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord. The timer... 26 and 27). • Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page 25). jacks are connected correctly. There is canceled. • Redo the following: - Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are...
...selector set . • Set the clock again (page 10). Check all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Sound comes from the source of noise. • Connect the system to a different wall outlet. • Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord. The timer... 26 and 27). • Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page 25). jacks are connected correctly. There is canceled. • Redo the following: - Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...STEREO" flashes in the display.) • Set the proper band and frequency (page 15). • Connect the antenna properly (page 8). • Find a place and an orientation that the optional component is turned on. • Turn up the antenna again. There is reset to the factory settings. Transmitter (MHC...The tape does not record or play, or there is set to the headphones jack. • Change the radio frequency using the CHANNEL selector on the transmitter, then press WIRELESS on the system. Demagnetize them (page 38). Demagnetize them (page 38). • The ...
...STEREO" flashes in the display.) • Set the proper band and frequency (page 15). • Connect the antenna properly (page 8). • Find a place and an orientation that the optional component is turned on. • Turn up the antenna again. There is reset to the factory settings. Transmitter (MHC...The tape does not record or play, or there is set to the headphones jack. • Change the radio frequency using the CHANNEL selector on the transmitter, then press WIRELESS on the system. Demagnetize them (page 38). Demagnetize them (page 38). • The ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...87.5 - 108.0 MHz (100-kHz step) 65.0 - 74.0 MHz (There is no stereo effect. 10-kHz step) 87.5 - 108.0 MHz (50-kHz step) 87.5 - 108.0...jack): 1Vp-p, 75 ohms MIC (phone jack) (MHC-RG555 only): sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kilohms Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 6 to 16 ohms CD player section System Laser Frequency response Wavelength Signal-to 16 ohms SUB WOOFER OUT (MHC-GX750/GX450...: accepts impedance of 6 to -noise ratio Dynamic range Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 2 Hz - 20 kHz (&#...
...87.5 - 108.0 MHz (100-kHz step) 65.0 - 74.0 MHz (There is no stereo effect. 10-kHz step) 87.5 - 108.0 MHz (50-kHz step) 87.5 - 108.0...jack): 1Vp-p, 75 ohms MIC (phone jack) (MHC-RG555 only): sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kilohms Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 6 to 16 ohms CD player section System Laser Frequency response Wavelength Signal-to 16 ohms SUB WOOFER OUT (MHC-GX750/GX450...: accepts impedance of 6 to -noise ratio Dynamic range Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 2 Hz - 20 kHz (&#...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... per speaker Front speaker SS-RG121 for MHC-RG121 Speaker system Speaker units Super Tweeter: Woofer: Tweeter:...MHC-GX750 Carrier frequency Channel CHANNEL 1: CHANNEL 2: CHANNEL 3: Modulation Power source Audio input 913.4 - 914.6 MHz 913.4 MHz 914.0 MHz 914.6 MHz FM stereo DC 9 V: supplied AC power adaptor (AC-GSX100) phono jacks/stereo mini jack...MHC-GX750/RX550: 230 watts MHC-GX450: 265 watts MHC-GX250: 205 watts Canadian models: MHC-GX750: 280 VA MHC-GX450: 330 VA MHC-GX250: 260 VA European and Russian models: MHC-RG444S: 275 watts 0.25 watts (at the Power Saving Mode) MHC...
... per speaker Front speaker SS-RG121 for MHC-RG121 Speaker system Speaker units Super Tweeter: Woofer: Tweeter:...MHC-GX750 Carrier frequency Channel CHANNEL 1: CHANNEL 2: CHANNEL 3: Modulation Power source Audio input 913.4 - 914.6 MHz 913.4 MHz 914.0 MHz 914.6 MHz FM stereo DC 9 V: supplied AC power adaptor (AC-GSX100) phono jacks/stereo mini jack...MHC-GX750/RX550: 230 watts MHC-GX450: 265 watts MHC-GX250: 205 watts Canadian models: MHC-GX750: 280 VA MHC-GX450: 330 VA MHC-GX250: 260 VA European and Russian models: MHC-RG444S: 275 watts 0.25 watts (at the Power Saving Mode) MHC...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...wa (24) Operation Dial (- Illustration number r TAPE A/B ed (18, 19, 20, 24) R R Name of the system that are mentioned in the text. Z P FILE qd (22) PHONES jack ql PLAY MODE wl (12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 35) Power illuminator2) qk (28) PRESET EQ qd (22)...(play) qh (12, 18, 19) m (rewind) wg (12, 19) Z PUSH (deck A) (eject) e; (18) 1) MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RG222/RG221/RX550 only 2) MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RX550 only 3) MHC-RG555 only 4) MHC-GX750 only 78 9 q; EQ +/l L) 6 (12, 14, 19, 22) 44GB BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS P - j ALBUM S s TUNING ...
...wa (24) Operation Dial (- Illustration number r TAPE A/B ed (18, 19, 20, 24) R R Name of the system that are mentioned in the text. Z P FILE qd (22) PHONES jack ql PLAY MODE wl (12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 35) Power illuminator2) qk (28) PRESET EQ qd (22)...(play) qh (12, 18, 19) m (rewind) wg (12, 19) Z PUSH (deck A) (eject) e; (18) 1) MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RG222/RG221/RX550 only 2) MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RX550 only 3) MHC-RG555 only 4) MHC-GX750 only 78 9 q; EQ +/l L) 6 (12, 14, 19, 22) 44GB BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS P - j ALBUM S s TUNING ...
