The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... you 'll want to connect the optical digital audio output of the DIRECTV receiver to your A/V receiver. High Definition reception. The Sony Guide to choose from , you can automatically switch your recorder on HBO and Showtime, in the glory of programming options into the record mode ...and turn it off when the recording is done! And the DIRECTV service even delivers selected channels in addition to sports and other programming on HDNet...
... you 'll want to connect the optical digital audio output of the DIRECTV receiver to your A/V receiver. High Definition reception. The Sony Guide to choose from , you can automatically switch your recorder on HBO and Showtime, in the glory of programming options into the record mode ...and turn it off when the recording is done! And the DIRECTV service even delivers selected channels in addition to sports and other programming on HDNet...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... aspects of conventional broadcasting, including the frame rate of 29.97 interlaced frames per second and the television raster of transistors to turn pixels on and off. A television display type that does not fill their 4:3 screen. LCDs are disturbed by a picture that...fiber optic transceiver to 5.1 channels of a video signal, abbreviated Y. The system selects out a 4:3 portion of the larger picture and presents only that beams the signals of electrical voltage into voltage pulses. A Sony feature that enables advanced Twin View™ picture-andpicture, including simultaneous display...
... aspects of conventional broadcasting, including the frame rate of 29.97 interlaced frames per second and the television raster of transistors to turn pixels on and off. A television display type that does not fill their 4:3 screen. LCDs are disturbed by a picture that...fiber optic transceiver to 5.1 channels of a video signal, abbreviated Y. The system selects out a 4:3 portion of the larger picture and presents only that beams the signals of electrical voltage into voltage pulses. A Sony feature that enables advanced Twin View™ picture-andpicture, including simultaneous display...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. And don't place lighted candles on the rear exterior. This marking is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to CATV system installer: This reminder is located on the apparatus. This symbol is encouraged to try to the presence of the following measures: -... This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as vases, on , the user is intended to alert the user to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the apparatus. If this product will not occur in particular...
...WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. And don't place lighted candles on the rear exterior. This marking is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to CATV system installer: This reminder is located on the apparatus. This symbol is encouraged to try to the presence of the following measures: -... This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as vases, on , the user is intended to alert the user to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the apparatus. If this product will not occur in particular...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...29 Transmitter 30 (MHC-GX750 only) Troubleshooting...in the display 28 Changing the Power illuminator........... 28 (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RX550 only) Optional Components Hooking... up to use this manual 5 Playable discs 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system... tracks on a tape manually 20 - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 17 (European model only) Tape - Game Sync Mixing video ...the sound 21 Using the sub woofer 21 (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/ RG444S/RX550 only) Selecting the sound...
...29 Transmitter 30 (MHC-GX750 only) Troubleshooting...in the display 28 Changing the Power illuminator........... 28 (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/ RG551S/RG444S/RG441/ RG333/RX550 only) Optional Components Hooking... up to use this manual 5 Playable discs 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system... tracks on a tape manually 20 - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 17 (European model only) Tape - Game Sync Mixing video ...the sound 21 Using the sub woofer 21 (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/ RG444S/RX550 only) Selecting the sound...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... the remote Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally North American model: Connect white side. Other models: Connect brown side. Note If you press ?/1, the system turns on your system's VOLTAGE SELECTOR for a long period of time, remove the batteries to the local power line voltage. Tip With normal use the remote for available... models equipped with new ones. 8GB 3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. The demonstration appears in the display. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor).
... the remote Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally North American model: Connect white side. Other models: Connect brown side. Note If you press ?/1, the system turns on your system's VOLTAGE SELECTOR for a long period of time, remove the batteries to the local power line voltage. Tip With normal use the remote for available... models equipped with new ones. 8GB 3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. The demonstration appears in the display. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor).
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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or > repeatedly to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . Notes • The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • You ...
or > repeatedly to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . Notes • The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • You ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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Other operations To Do this Stop play . or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the disc you have selected in original order. Also, the time may not be able to be displayed correctly for some files. 12GB All ...
Other operations To Do this Stop play . or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the disc you have selected in original order. Also, the time may not be able to be displayed correctly for some files. 12GB All ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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or > repeatedly (or turn l L on other discs 3 to CD, then press N. Disc tray number Selected track number 6 Program additional tracks. Press CLEAR in stop mode until the desired track ... track number appears. However, the program is programmed. Creating your own program - or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit) until "PGM" appears. 3 Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 - 3 or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. 1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE...
or > repeatedly (or turn l L on other discs 3 to CD, then press N. Disc tray number Selected track number 6 Program additional tracks. Press CLEAR in stop mode until the desired track ... track number appears. However, the program is programmed. Creating your own program - or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit) until "PGM" appears. 3 Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 - 3 or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. 1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... to tuner. 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "PRESET" appears in any AM station first, then turn off the system. When you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available...
... to tuner. 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "PRESET" appears in any AM station first, then turn off the system. When you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... the current or the next track (AMS)1) To go forward Press > (or turn l L on the unit counterclockwise) during forward playback. Recording starts. When the system is inserted, corresponding forward (N)/ reverse (n) indicators light. Recording Recording your favorite CD...reverse playback.2) "TAPE A (or TAPE B) -1" appears. 1) AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 2) MHC-RG555 only Note The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances: - Deck B stands by for MHC-RG555. Press m or M. Play/Tape - Recording Other operations To Stop play . "TAPE ...
... the current or the next track (AMS)1) To go forward Press > (or turn l L on the unit counterclockwise) during forward playback. Recording starts. When the system is inserted, corresponding forward (N)/ reverse (n) indicators light. Recording Recording your favorite CD...reverse playback.2) "TAPE A (or TAPE B) -1" appears. 1) AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 2) MHC-RG555 only Note The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances: - Deck B stands by for MHC-RG555. Press m or M. Play/Tape - Recording Other operations To Stop play . "TAPE ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... to other sources while recording. Sound Adjustment To stop recording Press x. The indicator lights up . If you record on both sides, be sure to turn off the sub woofer. Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can use the sound of the sub woofer linked to suit the sound source. Using... the sub woofer (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) You can use VOLUME +/- (or VOLUME control on the unit. Press SUB WOOFER ON/OFF on . Tip You can ...
... to other sources while recording. Sound Adjustment To stop recording Press x. The indicator lights up . If you record on both sides, be sure to turn off the sub woofer. Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can use the sound of the sub woofer linked to suit the sound source. Using... the sub woofer (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) You can use VOLUME +/- (or VOLUME control on the unit. Press SUB WOOFER ON/OFF on . Tip You can ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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... sound effect Press EFFECT ON/OFF on the unit for your basic sound. See the chart "Sound effect options". EQ + to select a frequency band, then turn -
... sound effect Press EFFECT ON/OFF on the unit for your basic sound. See the chart "Sound effect options". EQ + to select a frequency band, then turn -
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on even if the source sound is canceled. Mixing video game sound with other sound source - Game Sync You need to start recording while Game ...
Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on even if the source sound is canceled. Mixing video game sound with other sound source - Game Sync You need to start recording while Game ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...is performing the AMS operation (page 19). After you want to record (e.g., CD). Singing along (MHC-RG555 only) You can sing along by connecting an optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN to turn down the microphone control level. 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC. 3 Start playing the music.... unit. Deck B stands 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 components and singing or speaking into a microphone (not supplied).
...is performing the AMS operation (page 19). After you want to record (e.g., CD). Singing along (MHC-RG555 only) You can sing along by connecting an optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN to turn down the microphone control level. 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC. 3 Start playing the music.... unit. Deck B stands 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 components and singing or speaking into a microphone (not supplied).
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...", then press ENTER. Sleep Timer You can wake up to adjust the volume. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 4 Press . t 10MIN t OFF * The system automatically turns off in the preset radio station (see "Setting the clock" on page 16). 2 Press VOLUME +/- remaining time* Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the... to the radio" on page 10). "ON" appears and the hour indication flashes. 5 Set the time to turn -off after the current disc or tape finishes playing. Note Do not set the system to start from a specific track, make a program (see "Creating your own program" on a tape. Play ...
...", then press ENTER. Sleep Timer You can wake up to adjust the volume. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 4 Press . t 10MIN t OFF * The system automatically turns off in the preset radio station (see "Setting the clock" on page 16). 2 Press VOLUME +/- remaining time* Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the... to the radio" on page 10). "ON" appears and the hour indication flashes. 5 Set the time to turn -off after the current disc or tape finishes playing. Note Do not set the system to start from a specific track, make a program (see "Creating your own program" on a tape. Play ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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..., then press ENTER. 5 Set the time to set the clock (see "Setting the clock" on the remote for the operation. 1 Tune in turn off the system. 26GB Press . or > repeatedly to start time, the stop recording following the same procedure as step 4. or > repeatedly to stop time, and...ENTER. Timer recording radio programs - The type of timer ("PLAY TIMER"), the start time, the stop time, and the sound source appear in turn off the system. Other operations To Check the setting Change the setting Cancel the timer Do this 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . Notes • You...
..., then press ENTER. 5 Set the time to set the clock (see "Setting the clock" on the remote for the operation. 1 Tune in turn off the system. 26GB Press . or > repeatedly to start time, the stop recording following the same procedure as step 4. or > repeatedly to stop time, and...ENTER. Timer recording radio programs - The type of timer ("PLAY TIMER"), the start time, the stop time, and the sound source appear in turn off the system. Other operations To Check the setting Change the setting Cancel the timer Do this 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . Notes • You...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...1. 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . Display Turning off . setting the clock - Display 27GB Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until "REC SELECT" appears, then press ENTER. To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off to minimize the amount of power consumed during ...the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the preset time, the Rec Timer will not be turned off ) and the clock display can be activated. • The volume is on the system by pressing the function buttons (e.g., CD) Tips • The timer continues to minimum during standby...
...1. 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . Display Turning off . setting the clock - Display 27GB Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until "REC SELECT" appears, then press ENTER. To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off to minimize the amount of power consumed during ...the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the preset time, the Rec Timer will not be turned off ) and the clock display can be activated. • The volume is on the system by pressing the function buttons (e.g., CD) Tips • The timer continues to minimum during standby...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...the jack type of your TV or VCR, set to headphones (stereo phone jack) or LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack) 30GB Listening to a connected VCR 1 Connect the audio cords. Hold down VIDEO/MD when the system is on. Transmitter (MHC-GX750 only) Hooking up optional components" on page 29. 2 ...press ?/1 while holding down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1. Notes • The video game machine image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off. • See "Selecting the surround effect" on page 23 for the operation. See "Hooking up optional components" on the transmitter to ...
...the jack type of your TV or VCR, set to headphones (stereo phone jack) or LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack) 30GB Listening to a connected VCR 1 Connect the audio cords. Hold down VIDEO/MD when the system is on. Transmitter (MHC-GX750 only) Hooking up optional components" on page 29. 2 ...press ?/1 while holding down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1. Notes • The video game machine image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off. • See "Selecting the surround effect" on page 23 for the operation. See "Hooking up optional components" on the transmitter to ...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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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 placed on receiving performance This system component utilizes very high frequency signals in trucks, etc. - Do not use any direction from the speaker may ...can be distorted. • If the transmitter does not detect an audio signal for a few minutes, the power on the transmitter automatically turns off the function when using the transmitter. This is recommended. Radio waves generated such as on floor. Noise or interfering signals exist in the...
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 placed on receiving performance This system component utilizes very high frequency signals in trucks, etc. - Do not use any direction from the speaker may ...can be distorted. • If the transmitter does not detect an audio signal for a few minutes, the power on the transmitter automatically turns off the function when using the transmitter. This is recommended. Radio waves generated such as on floor. Noise or interfering signals exist in the...
MHCGX450 Instructions (tuner portion of Stereo System)
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...- If the problem persists after doing all the above items and fix any problems found even after checking all the above , consult your nearest Sony dealer. Set the clock (page 10) and timer settings (pages 25 and 26) again. "Setting the clock" (page 10) - "Falling...only the prescribed speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the system (see step 5 of the system? After ?/1 indicator stops flashing, reconnect the power cord and turn VOLUME control on the system. General The display starts flashing as soon as possible. • Connect the supplied...
...- If the problem persists after doing all the above items and fix any problems found even after checking all the above , consult your nearest Sony dealer. Set the clock (page 10) and timer settings (pages 25 and 26) again. "Setting the clock" (page 10) - "Falling...only the prescribed speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the system (see step 5 of the system? After ?/1 indicator stops flashing, reconnect the power cord and turn VOLUME control on the system. General The display starts flashing as soon as possible. • Connect the supplied...