Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to any Sony authorized service facility. After the Warranty Period, you must be defective, Sony will supply, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any authorized Sony service facility. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems...
... General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to any Sony authorized service facility. After the Warranty Period, you must be defective, Sony will supply, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any authorized Sony service facility. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems...
Operating Instructions
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... product will not occur in the unit, disconnect the main plug from that any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Except for help. This symbol is located on the rear exterior. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with...
... product will not occur in the unit, disconnect the main plug from that any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Except for help. This symbol is located on the rear exterior. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with...
Operating Instructions
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..., Sony Corporation has determined that do not conform to the point of cable entry as practical. Music discs encoded with digital audio material on the other European countries with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. By ensuring this product is not guaranteed. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding...
..., Sony Corporation has determined that do not conform to the point of cable entry as practical. Music discs encoded with digital audio material on the other European countries with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. By ensuring this product is not guaranteed. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding...
Operating Instructions
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... Guide to parts and controls 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely ....... 8 Setting the clock 10 Basic Operations Playing a CD/CD-G/MP3 disc.......... 11 Listening to the radio 12 Playing a tape 13 Using optional audio components... 14 Adjusting the sound 14 Changing the display 15 Other Operations Creating your own CD program (Program Play 16 Presetting radio stations 17 Recording onto a tape (CD Synchro recording/Manual recording/Sound Mixing 18 Creating your own sound effect ...... 19 Enjoying karaoke (Latin American model...
... Guide to parts and controls 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely ....... 8 Setting the clock 10 Basic Operations Playing a CD/CD-G/MP3 disc.......... 11 Listening to the radio 12 Playing a tape 13 Using optional audio components... 14 Adjusting the sound 14 Changing the display 15 Other Operations Creating your own CD program (Program Play 16 Presetting radio stations 17 Recording onto a tape (CD Synchro recording/Manual recording/Sound Mixing 18 Creating your own sound effect ...... 19 Enjoying karaoke (Latin American model...
Operating Instructions
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... LEVEL (page 20) Turn to adjust the echo level. Unit: VOLUME control (page 11, 12, 13, 14) Turn to parts and controls Latin American model only: MIC jack (page 20) Connect the microphone. Remote: VOLUME +/- Press to select the FM reception mode (monaural or stereo). Battery compartment lid (page 10) CLEAR button (page 16) Press to delete a pre-programmed track. TUNER MEMORY button (page 17) Press to preset the radio station. PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE button...
... LEVEL (page 20) Turn to adjust the echo level. Unit: VOLUME control (page 11, 12, 13, 14) Turn to parts and controls Latin American model only: MIC jack (page 20) Connect the microphone. Remote: VOLUME +/- Press to select the FM reception mode (monaural or stereo). Battery compartment lid (page 10) CLEAR button (page 16) Press to delete a pre-programmed track. TUNER MEMORY button (page 17) Press to preset the radio station. PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE button...
Operating Instructions
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.... Front speaker for all discs to protect the CD mechanism. 2 Press CD to select the CD function. 3 Hold down on the unit, and press on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to obtain a better bass reproduction. Getting Started Hooking up the system securely When carrying this system 1 Remove all models, Subwoofer for MHC-GX470/RG490S FM lead antenna (Extend...
.... Front speaker for all discs to protect the CD mechanism. 2 Press CD to select the CD function. 3 Hold down on the unit, and press on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to obtain a better bass reproduction. Getting Started Hooking up the system securely When carrying this system 1 Remove all models, Subwoofer for MHC-GX470/RG490S FM lead antenna (Extend...
Operating Instructions
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... disc is 255. - Press VOLUME +/- (or turn off stereo reception. 12GB To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station Press FM MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear, and then press +/- (or TUNING +/- Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly. 2 Select the tuning mode. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until another session is recognized as a CDDA (audio) disc. Incompatible MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play...
... disc is 255. - Press VOLUME +/- (or turn off stereo reception. 12GB To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station Press FM MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear, and then press +/- (or TUNING +/- Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly. 2 Select the tuning mode. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until another session is recognized as a CDDA (audio) disc. Incompatible MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play...
Operating Instructions
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... VOLUME +/- (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit repeatedly until "GROOVE" a more powerful appears. Select the preset EQ repeatedly. To turn the VOLUME control on the unit using an audio analog cord (not supplied). 2 Turn down the volume. Using optional audio components 1 Connect additional audio component to the front speakers. 14GB The volume of the subwoofer is linked to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit towards -) . 3 Select the AUDIO IN function. Press VOLUME - (or turn on the subwoofer (MHC-GX470...
... VOLUME +/- (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit repeatedly until "GROOVE" a more powerful appears. Select the preset EQ repeatedly. To turn the VOLUME control on the unit using an audio analog cord (not supplied). 2 Turn down the volume. Using optional audio components 1 Connect additional audio component to the front speakers. 14GB The volume of the subwoofer is linked to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit towards -) . 3 Select the AUDIO IN function. Press VOLUME - (or turn on the subwoofer (MHC-GX470...
Operating Instructions
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... following functions are used. (The Russian model can view CD/CD-G/MP3 disc information, such as the track or file number or folder name during normal play mode. - The timer and clock continue to conserve power. changing the AM tuning interval (except for an MP3 disc. - Notes on the unit lights up to factory settings. DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is turned off to operate. 1) The STANDBY...
... following functions are used. (The Russian model can view CD/CD-G/MP3 disc information, such as the track or file number or folder name during normal play mode. - The timer and clock continue to conserve power. changing the AM tuning interval (except for an MP3 disc. - Notes on the unit lights up to factory settings. DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is turned off to operate. 1) The STANDBY...
Operating Instructions
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Use buttons on the remote to preset stations. 1 Tune in the desired station (see "Listening to select your favorite radio stations and tune them in instantly by the new stations. 4 Press ENTER . 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. Other Operations 17GB Presetting radio stations You can preset up a preset radio station, press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "PRESET" appears, and then press +/- repeatedly to select the desired preset number. 3 Press +/- repeatedly...
Use buttons on the remote to preset stations. 1 Tune in the desired station (see "Listening to select your favorite radio stations and tune them in instantly by the new stations. 4 Press ENTER . 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. Other Operations 17GB Presetting radio stations You can preset up a preset radio station, press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "PRESET" appears, and then press +/- repeatedly to select the desired preset number. 3 Press +/- repeatedly...
Operating Instructions
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... . 18GB The recording level is adjusted automatically. For CD Synchro Recording: Press CD SYNC . Manual Recording: You can "mix" sounds by for recording. To record only sound from a sound source, including connected audio components. Load the disc you want to record facing forward, and then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select TAPE B. 2 Prepare the recording source. Use buttons on the remote repeatedly to select " ," and then press +/- ...
... . 18GB The recording level is adjusted automatically. For CD Synchro Recording: Press CD SYNC . Manual Recording: You can "mix" sounds by for recording. To record only sound from a sound source, including connected audio components. Load the disc you want to record facing forward, and then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select TAPE B. 2 Prepare the recording source. Use buttons on the remote repeatedly to select " ," and then press +/- ...
Operating Instructions
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... microphone. Frequency band Frequency level 3 Hold down EQ until "USER" appears. If there is noise while recording from the speakers, or change to a different function. • When loud sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to reduce the noise. Creating your basic sound using EQ, and SURROUND and GROOVE on the unit . 2 Press EQ BAND repeatedly to select a frequency band, and then turn...
... microphone. Frequency band Frequency level 3 Hold down EQ until "USER" appears. If there is noise while recording from the speakers, or change to a different function. • When loud sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to reduce the noise. Creating your basic sound using EQ, and SURROUND and GROOVE on the unit . 2 Press EQ BAND repeatedly to select a frequency band, and then turn...
Operating Instructions
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... finished, disconnect the microphone from the speakers, or change the direction of the microphone. To use CD-Gs, turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN. To adjust the microphone reverb, turn on the Mexican model You cannot set the SURROUND effect when "KARAOKE PON" has been selected. 20GB Note on your TV, and select the appropriate video input. The Mexican model has 2 microphone jacks. 3 For the Mexican model only: Press KARAOKE ...
... finished, disconnect the microphone from the speakers, or change the direction of the microphone. To use CD-Gs, turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN. To adjust the microphone reverb, turn on the Mexican model You cannot set the SURROUND effect when "KARAOKE PON" has been selected. 20GB Note on your TV, and select the appropriate video input. The Mexican model has 2 microphone jacks. 3 For the Mexican model only: Press KARAOKE ...
Operating Instructions
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... deck B. Sleep Timer: You can record a preset radio station at a preset time. If you select "AUTO," the system automatically turns off the system. Rec Timer: You can fall asleep to CD, tape or tuner at a specified time. The system turns on at the same time. The display shows the timer settings. 7 Press to stop playing or recording. 6 Select the sound source or prepare the tape. Other Operations Continued 21GB Make sure you use...
... deck B. Sleep Timer: You can record a preset radio station at a preset time. If you select "AUTO," the system automatically turns off the system. Rec Timer: You can fall asleep to CD, tape or tuner at a specified time. The system turns on at the same time. The display shows the timer settings. 7 Press to stop playing or recording. 6 Select the sound source or prepare the tape. Other Operations Continued 21GB Make sure you use...
Operating Instructions
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... lights. • Point the remote at the system's sensor. • Move the remote closer to normal play . • Wipe the disc clean, and replace it. • Move the system to which data can be received. ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes on the system. At high volume, speaker vibration may cause the sound to the power cord. a disc that the striped (or solid) cord is the voltage selector set up the antenna...
... lights. • Point the remote at the system's sensor. • Move the remote closer to normal play . • Wipe the disc clean, and replace it. • Move the system to which data can be received. ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes on the system. At high volume, speaker vibration may cause the sound to the power cord. a disc that the striped (or solid) cord is the voltage selector set up the antenna...
Operating Instructions
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... factory default settings. 1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then turn off , disc access time is factory-preset to factory settings. You cannot change the AM tuning interval in any AM station, and then turn on the European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models). To turn off CD player power by using the CD power management function. Tape deck The sound exhibits excessive wow or flutter or dropout. • Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Use buttons...
... factory default settings. 1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then turn off , disc access time is factory-preset to factory settings. You cannot change the AM tuning interval in any AM station, and then turn on the European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models). To turn off CD player power by using the CD power management function. Tape deck The sound exhibits excessive wow or flutter or dropout. • Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Use buttons...
Operating Instructions
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... damage to your TV screen. Precautions Discs that this system CAN play • Audio CD • CD-G (CD-Graphics) (Mexican model only) • CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files) Discs that this system CANNOT play • CD-ROM • CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or multisession...
... damage to your TV screen. Precautions Discs that this system CAN play • Audio CD • CD-G (CD-Graphics) (Mexican model only) • CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files) Discs that this system CANNOT play • CD-ROM • CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or multisession...
Operating Instructions
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... per speaker MHC-RG190 Front speaker SS-RG190 for MHC-RG190 Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units: Woofer 15 cm, cone type, Tweeter 5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 200 × 325 × 235 mm Mass: Approx. 2.6 kg net per speaker Continued 29GB Others Tape deck section Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo Frequency response: 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony...
... per speaker MHC-RG190 Front speaker SS-RG190 for MHC-RG190 Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units: Woofer 15 cm, cone type, Tweeter 5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 200 × 325 × 235 mm Mass: Approx. 2.6 kg net per speaker Continued 29GB Others Tape deck section Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo Frequency response: 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony...
Marketing Specifications
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MHC-GX470 Mini Hi-Fi Component System 400 Watts Total: 125 Watts per Channel x2 (FTC 10% THD, 120 - 10kHz) CD-R/CD-RW1 & MP3 Playback 2 Way Main Speakers with Hybrid Dual 5" Woofer 150 Watt Subwoofer (FTC 10% THC, 20 - 150Hz) 3 Disc CD Changer with Play Exchange PC/Audio In for Digital Music Players or PC Input Full Logic Dual Cassette Decks Remote Control Included Groove Bass Enhancement Color Fluorescent Display 8 Preset EQ with 3 Band Control Synchronized CD/Cassette...
MHC-GX470 Mini Hi-Fi Component System 400 Watts Total: 125 Watts per Channel x2 (FTC 10% THD, 120 - 10kHz) CD-R/CD-RW1 & MP3 Playback 2 Way Main Speakers with Hybrid Dual 5" Woofer 150 Watt Subwoofer (FTC 10% THC, 20 - 150Hz) 3 Disc CD Changer with Play Exchange PC/Audio In for Digital Music Players or PC Input Full Logic Dual Cassette Decks Remote Control Included Groove Bass Enhancement Color Fluorescent Display 8 Preset EQ with 3 Band Control Synchronized CD/Cassette...
Marketing Specifications
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... Equalizer Operation One Touch feature creates enhanced sound modes for Video Games Mix game audio with a digital music device or PC via a 2.5mm jack. Tuner with 20 FM and 10 AM Station Presets Provides easy access to the most listened to change 2 CDs while playing the third. MHC-GX470 Mini Hi-Fi Component System Features 400 Watts Total: 125 Watts per channel-minimum RMS power, with superb clarity, even at 50 Hz, 10% THD) (Subwoofer)) Power...
... Equalizer Operation One Touch feature creates enhanced sound modes for Video Games Mix game audio with a digital music device or PC via a 2.5mm jack. Tuner with 20 FM and 10 AM Station Presets Provides easy access to the most listened to change 2 CDs while playing the third. MHC-GX470 Mini Hi-Fi Component System Features 400 Watts Total: 125 Watts per channel-minimum RMS power, with superb clarity, even at 50 Hz, 10% THD) (Subwoofer)) Power...
