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Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No MHC-GX470 MHC-RG590S/RG490S/RG290/ RG190 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-668-367-12 (1) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No MHC-GX470 MHC-RG590S/RG490S/RG290/ RG190 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-668-367-12 (1) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
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... reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the European Union and other side. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets... for energy efficiency. The recycling of cable entry as household waste. Applicable accessories: Remote commander U.S.A., Canadian and Australian models only ENERGY STAR® is not guaranteed. Note on the other European countries with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. ...
... reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the European Union and other side. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets... for energy efficiency. The recycling of cable entry as household waste. Applicable accessories: Remote commander U.S.A., Canadian and Australian models only ENERGY STAR® is not guaranteed. Note on the other European countries with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. ...
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Table of Contents 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... ... 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 only 20 Using the Timers 21 Others Troubleshooting 23 Messages 25 Precautions 26 Specifications 27 4GB
Table of Contents 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... ... 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 only 20 Using the Timers 21 Others Troubleshooting 23 Messages 25 Precautions 26 Specifications 27 4GB
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...57826; (play/pause) button Remote: (play mode of a CD, MP3 or tape. Mexican model: Unit: KARAOKE button (page 20) Press to select the tuning mode. Other models: ILLUMINATION button (page 15) Press to change the illumination pattern around the VOLUME control . Buttons for synchro... button (page 11, 13) Press to find a point in the desired station. (Same as the buttons on the display. North American model: PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE button (page 11, 12, 13) Press to select the play ) button, (pause) button Press to start or pause...
...57826; (play/pause) button Remote: (play mode of a CD, MP3 or tape. Mexican model: Unit: KARAOKE button (page 20) Press to select the tuning mode. Other models: ILLUMINATION button (page 15) Press to change the illumination pattern around the VOLUME control . Buttons for synchro... button (page 11, 13) Press to find a point in the desired station. (Same as the buttons on the display. North American model: PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE button (page 11, 12, 13) Press to select the play ) button, (pause) button Press to start or pause...
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...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. Press to switch to exchange a disc while playing. Press to the CD function from other function. ...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 (...
...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. Press to switch to exchange a disc while playing. Press to the CD function from other function. ...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 (...
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... a better bass reproduction. Also, position the subwoofer: - Getting Started Hooking up the system securely When carrying this system 1 Remove all models, Subwoofer for MHC-GX470/RG490S FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) or Brown side for other regions White side for North American model Solid (Red/) Subwoofer Striped (Black/) Front speaker (right) Subwoofer for...
... a better bass reproduction. Also, position the subwoofer: - Getting Started Hooking up the system securely When carrying this system 1 Remove all models, Subwoofer for MHC-GX470/RG490S FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) or Brown side for other regions White side for North American model Solid (Red/) Subwoofer Striped (Black/) Front speaker (right) Subwoofer for...
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Connect the power cord to the local power line voltage. The Mexican model can play back only NTSC-format CD-G discs. Power For models with an adaptor). * Saudi Arabian model: 120 - 127 V Continued 9GB Keep the antennas away from this system, turn on the TV, and select the appropriate video input on the TV...
Connect the power cord to the local power line voltage. The Mexican model can play back only NTSC-format CD-G discs. Power For models with an adaptor). * Saudi Arabian model: 120 - 127 V Continued 9GB Keep the antennas away from this system, turn on the TV, and select the appropriate video input on the TV...
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... CD-G discs are supported only on the unit) . 4 Adjust the volume. Press CD . 2 Place a disc. Press (or on the Mexican model. 1 Select the CD function. Stop playback . You can select normal play ("ALL DISCS" for all MP3 files in stop mode.
... CD-G discs are supported only on the unit) . 4 Adjust the volume. Press CD . 2 Place a disc. Press (or on the Mexican model. 1 Select the CD function. Stop playback . You can select normal play ("ALL DISCS" for all MP3 files in stop mode.
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Notes on the Mexican model • You cannot select the graphic channels of CD-Gs or display CD-G images with a mixed CD format is 300. - Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly. 2 Select the tuning mode. Press VOLUME +/- (or turn off stereo reception. 12GB Notes on Repeat Play • All tracks...file extension, but that have no MP3 files are skipped. • MP3 files are recorded onto the disc. • The system can be guaranteed. When you stop it is 8. • Compatibility with a weak signal If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does not stop...
Notes on the Mexican model • You cannot select the graphic channels of CD-Gs or display CD-G images with a mixed CD format is 300. - Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly. 2 Select the tuning mode. Press VOLUME +/- (or turn off stereo reception. 12GB Notes on Repeat Play • All tracks...file extension, but that have no MP3 files are skipped. • MP3 files are recorded onto the disc. • The system can be guaranteed. When you stop it is 8. • Compatibility with a weak signal If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does not stop...
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DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is turned off. 1) Except for North American model 2) For example, you can display information in Russian characters, but the characters may not be displayed correctly for discs created with some encoding/writing...the clock. - Display mode Demonstration Clock Power Saving Mode2) When the system is off1), The clock display is turned off . 2) When the system is turned on the unit repeatedly. total playing time for European, Russian, and Saudi Arabian models). - up when the system is off to operate. 1) The STANDBY indicator on the ...
DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is turned off. 1) Except for North American model 2) For example, you can display information in Russian characters, but the characters may not be displayed correctly for discs created with some encoding/writing...the clock. - Display mode Demonstration Clock Power Saving Mode2) When the system is off1), The clock display is turned off . 2) When the system is turned on the unit repeatedly. total playing time for European, Russian, and Saudi Arabian models). - up when the system is off to operate. 1) The STANDBY indicator on the ...
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Sound Mixing (Latin American model only): You can "mix" sounds by for recording. Use buttons on the unit to select the disc. For CD Synchro Recording: Press CD SYNC . ...
Sound Mixing (Latin American model only): You can "mix" sounds by for recording. Use buttons on the unit to select the disc. For CD Synchro Recording: Press CD SYNC . ...
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...from the MIC jack . To use CD-Gs, turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN. The Mexican model has 2 microphone jacks. 3 For the Mexican model only: Press KARAOKE repeatedly to select "KARAOKE PON" for stereo-recorded CD, or "MPX L" or "MPX R" for karaoke. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN... to turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the reverb effect. To adjust the microphone reverb, turn on the Mexican model You cannot set the SURROUND effect when "...
...from the MIC jack . To use CD-Gs, turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN. The Mexican model has 2 microphone jacks. 3 For the Mexican model only: Press KARAOKE repeatedly to select "KARAOKE PON" for stereo-recorded CD, or "MPX L" or "MPX R" for karaoke. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN... to turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the reverb effect. To adjust the microphone reverb, turn on the Mexican model You cannot set the SURROUND effect when "...
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To turn on the European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models). You cannot reset the system to its factory default settings. 1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then turn off the system. 3 After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press / while holding down . this ... on the unit to change the AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode. Use buttons on . To improve tuner reception Turn off the system. 2 While holding down TUNING - , press All the AM preset stations are deleted. 24GB With CD player power turned off, disc...
To turn on the European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models). You cannot reset the system to its factory default settings. 1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then turn off the system. 3 After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press / while holding down . this ... on the unit to change the AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode. Use buttons on . To improve tuner reception Turn off the system. 2 While holding down TUNING - , press All the AM preset stations are deleted. 24GB With CD player power turned off, disc...
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...the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be changed only by a qualified service facility. On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets may have become magnetically distorted. Projection TVs are especially susceptible to this ...situation, turn it back on. 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 ...
...the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be changed only by a qualified service facility. On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets may have become magnetically distorted. Projection TVs are especially susceptible to this ...situation, turn it back on. 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 ...
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...cleaning cassette (available separately) after every 10 hours of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as illustrated. Amplifier section North American model: MHC-GX470 Front speaker Continuous RMS power output (reference): 125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion: less than ...or an inability of the unit to rated output. Cleaning the cabinet Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with more than 0.07% (6 ohms at 80 Hz, 90 W) European and Russian models: MHC-RG590S Front speaker DIN power output (rated): 110 + 110 watts (6 ohms ...
...cleaning cassette (available separately) after every 10 hours of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as illustrated. Amplifier section North American model: MHC-GX470 Front speaker Continuous RMS power output (reference): 125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion: less than ...or an inability of the unit to rated output. Cleaning the cabinet Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with more than 0.07% (6 ohms at 80 Hz, 90 W) European and Russian models: MHC-RG590S Front speaker DIN power output (rated): 110 + 110 watts (6 ohms ...
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...(MHC-GX470/ RG590S/RG490S only): accepts impedance of 6 to -noise ratio: More than 90 dB Dynamic range: More than 44.6µW *This output is the value measurement at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs: AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): voltage 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms MIC (phone jack) (Latin American model ... ohms at a distance of 8 ohms or more VIDEO OUT (phono jack) (Mexican model only): max. Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Signal-to 16 ohms CD player section System: Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Diode Properties Emission duration: continuous Laser Output*: Less than 90 dB 28GB
...(MHC-GX470/ RG590S/RG490S only): accepts impedance of 6 to -noise ratio: More than 90 dB Dynamic range: More than 44.6µW *This output is the value measurement at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs: AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): voltage 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms MIC (phone jack) (Latin American model ... ohms at a distance of 8 ohms or more VIDEO OUT (phono jack) (Mexican model only): max. Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Signal-to 16 ohms CD player section System: Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Diode Properties Emission duration: continuous Laser Output*: Less than 90 dB 28GB
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... kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval) Antenna: AM loop antenna, external antenna terminal Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz Speaker North American model: MHC-GX470 Front speaker SS-RG490S for MHC-GX470 Speaker system: 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units: Subwoofer 13 cm, cone type, Woofer 13 cm, cone .... 2.6 kg net per speaker Continued 29GB RMS (NAB), ±0.2% W. Peak (IEC), 0.1% W. Others Tape deck section Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo Frequency response: 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter: ±0.15% W.
... kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval) Antenna: AM loop antenna, external antenna terminal Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz Speaker North American model: MHC-GX470 Front speaker SS-RG490S for MHC-GX470 Speaker system: 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units: Subwoofer 13 cm, cone type, Woofer 13 cm, cone .... 2.6 kg net per speaker Continued 29GB RMS (NAB), ±0.2% W. Peak (IEC), 0.1% W. Others Tape deck section Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo Frequency response: 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter: ±0.15% W.
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...impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 265 × 325 × 325 mm Mass: Approx. 5.8 kg MHC-RG290 Front speaker SS-RG490AV/RG490S/RG490 for MHC-RG290 Speaker system: 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units: Subwoofer 13 cm, cone type, Woofer 13... Power consumption USA model: MHC-GX470: 240 watts Canadian model: MHC-GX470: 320 VA European and Russian models: MHC-RG590S: 205 watts MHC-RG490S: 245 watts MHC-RG290: 185 watts MHC-RG190: 100 watts Mexican model: MHC-RG490S: 240 watts MHC-RG290: 200 watts Other models: MHC-RG490S: 245 watts MHC-RG290: 200 watts MHC-RG190: 110 watts...
...impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 265 × 325 × 325 mm Mass: Approx. 5.8 kg MHC-RG290 Front speaker SS-RG490AV/RG490S/RG490 for MHC-RG290 Speaker system: 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units: Subwoofer 13 cm, cone type, Woofer 13... Power consumption USA model: MHC-GX470: 240 watts Canadian model: MHC-GX470: 320 VA European and Russian models: MHC-RG590S: 205 watts MHC-RG490S: 245 watts MHC-RG290: 185 watts MHC-RG190: 100 watts Mexican model: MHC-RG490S: 240 watts MHC-RG290: 200 watts Other models: MHC-RG490S: 245 watts MHC-RG290: 200 watts MHC-RG190: 110 watts...
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... model: MHC-GX470: Approx. 9.4 kg Canadian model: MHC-GX470: Approx. 9.4 kg European and Russian models: MHC-RG590S: Approx. 9.5 kg MHC-RG490S: Approx. 9.5 kg MHC-RG290: Approx. 9.3 kg MHC-RG190: Approx. 7.5 kg Other models: MHC-RG490S: Approx. 9.5 kg MHC-RG290: Approx. 9.3 kg MHC-RG190: Approx. 7.5 kg Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), AM loop antenna (1), FM lead antenna (1), Video cable (Mexican model only) (1), Speaker pads MHC-GX470...
... model: MHC-GX470: Approx. 9.4 kg Canadian model: MHC-GX470: Approx. 9.4 kg European and Russian models: MHC-RG590S: Approx. 9.5 kg MHC-RG490S: Approx. 9.5 kg MHC-RG290: Approx. 9.3 kg MHC-RG190: Approx. 7.5 kg Other models: MHC-RG490S: Approx. 9.5 kg MHC-RG290: Approx. 9.3 kg MHC-RG190: Approx. 7.5 kg Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), AM loop antenna (1), FM lead antenna (1), Video cable (Mexican model only) (1), Speaker pads MHC-GX470...