Limited Warranty
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..., or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is determined to be presented to any Sony authorized service facility. This warranty is valid only in exchange for defective parts for all accessories are for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants...
..., or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is determined to be presented to any Sony authorized service facility. This warranty is valid only in exchange for defective parts for all accessories are for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... The use of optical instruments with the instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. However, there is no guarantee that to persons. Connect...
... The use of optical instruments with the instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. However, there is no guarantee that to persons. Connect...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... sub woofer 19 (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) Selecting the sound effect 19 Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing 20 Selecting the surround effect 20 Singing along: Karaoke 21 (Latin American model only) Timer Falling asleep to use this manual 4 Playable discs 4 Getting Started Hooking up optional components......... 27 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 28 Messages 31 Additional Information Precautions 32 Specifications 34 List of Contents How to music 22 - Preset Tuning - CD-TAPE...
... sub woofer 19 (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) Selecting the sound effect 19 Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing 20 Selecting the surround effect 20 Singing along: Karaoke 21 (Latin American model only) Timer Falling asleep to use this manual 4 Playable discs 4 Getting Started Hooking up optional components......... 27 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 28 Messages 31 Additional Information Precautions 32 Specifications 34 List of Contents How to music 22 - Preset Tuning - CD-TAPE...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...Do not use this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight characters in the name, no more than eight nested folder levels. A Multi Session CD is possible only on Mexican model. List of playable discs Format of ...standard for the logical format of discs Audio CDs Disc logo CD-Gs* (CD-Graphics) CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files) * Playback is a CD having the same or similar names. music CD format - In Level 1, file names must be performed using the buttons on the tracks in and ...
...Do not use this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight characters in the name, no more than eight nested folder levels. A Multi Session CD is possible only on Mexican model. List of playable discs Format of ...standard for the logical format of discs Audio CDs Disc logo CD-Gs* (CD-Graphics) CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files) * Playback is a CD having the same or similar names. music CD format - In Level 1, file names must be performed using the buttons on the tracks in and ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... portion Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Black Red 6GB Insert only the stripped portion Red R L + - Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Black Front speaker (left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below . A model equipped with a sub woofer is used for illustration purpose. Connect the right and left ) 2 Connect the sub woofer. (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) Connect the speaker cords to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform...
... portion Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Black Red 6GB Insert only the stripped portion Red R L + - Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Black Front speaker (left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below . A model equipped with a sub woofer is used for illustration purpose. Connect the right and left ) 2 Connect the sub woofer. (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) Connect the speaker cords to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... of time, remove the batteries to CD. 2 Make sure that all discs are removed from the system. 3 Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until "STANDBY" appears. Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) Sub woofer (4)* Note If you press ?/1, the system turns on the system, then press CD to switch the function to avoid possible damage from slipping. Tip With normal use the remote for the operation. 1 Press...
... of time, remove the batteries to CD. 2 Make sure that all discs are removed from the system. 3 Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until "STANDBY" appears. Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) Sub woofer (4)* Note If you press ?/1, the system turns on the system, then press CD to switch the function to avoid possible damage from slipping. Tip With normal use the remote for the operation. 1 Press...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to TUNER. 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to turn off the system. 3 After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press ?/1 while holding TUNING MODE on the unit, press ?/1 on . Notes • When "CD POWER OFF" is selected, disc access time is factory set to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by CD power manage function. When you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas...
... FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to TUNER. 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to turn off the system. 3 After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press ?/1 while holding TUNING MODE on the unit, press ?/1 on . Notes • When "CD POWER OFF" is selected, disc access time is factory set to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by CD power manage function. When you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. Listening to tune in the desired station. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is displayed only if you are tuned in a station (Automatic Tuning). • To record the radio programs, use manual recording (page 18). Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to TUNER. 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to access the disc. If you preset radio stations...
... stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. Listening to tune in the desired station. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is displayed only if you are tuned in a station (Automatic Tuning). • To record the radio programs, use manual recording (page 18). Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to TUNER. 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to access the disc. If you preset radio stations...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... turn off the SUBWOOFER ON/OFF indicator when the sub woofer is not connected to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and "GROOVE" lights up . Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the unit. Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the music menu Press EQ (or PRESET EQ on the unit) repeatedly to the front speakers. The preset name appears in the display. Each time you desire. Tip You can use VOLUME +/- (or VOLUME control...
... turn off the SUBWOOFER ON/OFF indicator when the sub woofer is not connected to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and "GROOVE" lights up . Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the unit. Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the music menu Press EQ (or PRESET EQ on the unit) repeatedly to the front speakers. The preset name appears in the display. Each time you desire. Tip You can use VOLUME +/- (or VOLUME control...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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Use buttons on a tape. To stop recording Press x. Each time you desire. Then, load a recordable tape in deck B and press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B. 2 Press the function button of multiplex CD, select "MPX L" or "MPX R". 4 Start playing the music. 5 Adjust the microphone volume 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 record from MIC jack, then press MULTIPLEX repeatedly until TAPE A is performing the...
Use buttons on a tape. To stop recording Press x. Each time you desire. Then, load a recordable tape in deck B and press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B. 2 Press the function button of multiplex CD, select "MPX L" or "MPX R". 4 Start playing the music. 5 Adjust the microphone volume 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 record from MIC jack, then press MULTIPLEX repeatedly until TAPE A is performing the...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... sound source appears. Make sure you select "AUTO". or > repeatedly until "SLEEP Timer function OFF" appears. * You cannot check the remaining time if you have not set the system to turn -off in the preset radio station (see "Creating your own program" on page 9). Timer Falling asleep to adjust the volume. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 4 Press . t 10MIN t OFF * The system automatically turns off time) changes cyclically as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T 22GB Use buttons...
... sound source appears. Make sure you select "AUTO". or > repeatedly until "SLEEP Timer function OFF" appears. * You cannot check the remaining time if you have not set the system to turn -off in the preset radio station (see "Creating your own program" on page 9). Timer Falling asleep to adjust the volume. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 4 Press . t 10MIN t OFF * The system automatically turns off time) changes cyclically as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T 22GB Use buttons...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... ENTER. Press . Press . The minute indication flashes. The type of timer ("PLAY TIMER"), the start recording. Timer recording radio programs - Use buttons on 15 seconds before the original display returns. 9 Press ?/1 to stop time, and the preset radio station to turn off the system. or > repeatedly to set the clock (see "Listening to select "REC SET", then press ENTER. Other operations To Do this Activate the timer...
... ENTER. Press . Press . The minute indication flashes. The type of timer ("PLAY TIMER"), the start recording. Timer recording radio programs - Use buttons on 15 seconds before the original display returns. 9 Press ?/1 to stop time, and the preset radio station to turn off the system. or > repeatedly to set the clock (see "Listening to select "REC SET", then press ENTER. Other operations To Do this Activate the timer...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... time. • If you use the Rec Timer, the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the preset time, the Rec Timer will not be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during recording. • The Rec Timer is off until "REC SELECT" appears, then press ENTER. Power Saving Mode The demonstration display (display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power...
... time. • If you use the Rec Timer, the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the preset time, the Rec Timer will not be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during recording. • The Rec Timer is off until "REC SELECT" appears, then press ENTER. Power Saving Mode The demonstration display (display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... sound from the speaker may cause distortion. • If the connected component has the BASS BOOST or MEGA BASS function, be sure to turn down the volume. You can connect optional components. See "Hooking up the volume of an optional analog component Optional Components A AUDIO IN jack Use audio cord (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (Portable Audio Player, etc.) to this system. Note Before connecting or disconnecting the audio cord (not supplied), press VOLUME - Notes • If the connected component...
... sound from the speaker may cause distortion. • If the connected component has the BASS BOOST or MEGA BASS function, be sure to turn down the volume. You can connect optional components. See "Hooking up the volume of an optional analog component Optional Components A AUDIO IN jack Use audio cord (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (Portable Audio Player, etc.) to this system. Note Before connecting or disconnecting the audio cord (not supplied), press VOLUME - Notes • If the connected component...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... - "Setting the clock" (page 9) - "Presetting radio stations" (page 14) - Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker's + and - jacks are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the display. • A power interruption has occurred. speaker cords shortcircuited? • Are you using only the prescribed speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the system. After ?/1 indicator stops flashing, reconnect the power cord and turn VOLUME control on the system (see step 6 of "Hooking...
... - "Setting the clock" (page 9) - "Presetting radio stations" (page 14) - Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker's + and - jacks are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the display. • A power interruption has occurred. speaker cords shortcircuited? • Are you using only the prescribed speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the system. After ?/1 indicator stops flashing, reconnect the power cord and turn VOLUME control on the system (see step 6 of "Hooking...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... number of the microphone. The remote does not function. • Remove the obstacle. • Move the remote closer to play back than others. • After the system reads all tracks on the discs, playback may take longer to the system. • Point the remote at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to start from the fluorescent light. CD/MP3 player The disc tray...
... number of the microphone. The remote does not function. • Remove the obstacle. • Move the remote closer to play back than others. • After the system reads all tracks on the discs, playback may take longer to the system. • Point the remote at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to start from the fluorescent light. CD/MP3 player The disc tray...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna. • The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you made, such as follows: Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Disconnect the power cord. 2 Reconnect the power cord. 3 Press ?/1 to the factory settings in the display.) • Set the proper band and frequency (page 14). • Connect the antenna properly (page 7). •...
... reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna. • The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you made, such as follows: Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Disconnect the power cord. 2 Reconnect the power cord. 3 Press ?/1 to the factory settings in the display.) • Set the proper band and frequency (page 14). • Connect the antenna properly (page 7). •...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... video image or on-screen display image displayed on your nearest Sony dealer. 32GB On operation • If the system is brought directly from the TV set . To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it any further. • AC power cord must be installed near a TV set once, then turn it on your TV set . If color irregularity is observed again... Turn off the power of the TV set...
... video image or on-screen display image displayed on your nearest Sony dealer. 32GB On operation • If the system is brought directly from the TV set . To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it any further. • AC power cord must be installed near a TV set once, then turn it on your TV set . If color irregularity is observed again... Turn off the power of the TV set...
Marketing Specifications
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MHC-GX555 Mini System s 460 Watts Total: 145 Watts per Channel x 2 (RMS 10% THD, 120-10 kHz) s Subwoofer with 170 Watts of Power s 3 Way Main Speakers with Hybrid Dual 5" Woofers for Maximum Bass s 3 Disc CD Changer with Play Exchange s CD-R/CD-RW with MP3 Playback Capability1 s PC/Audio In for Digital Music Players or PC Input s Tuner with 10 AM and 20 FM Station Presets s Center Volume Knob with Illumination s Full Logic Dual Cassette Deck s 8 Preset EQ with...
MHC-GX555 Mini System s 460 Watts Total: 145 Watts per Channel x 2 (RMS 10% THD, 120-10 kHz) s Subwoofer with 170 Watts of Power s 3 Way Main Speakers with Hybrid Dual 5" Woofers for Maximum Bass s 3 Disc CD Changer with Play Exchange s CD-R/CD-RW with MP3 Playback Capability1 s PC/Audio In for Digital Music Players or PC Input s Tuner with 10 AM and 20 FM Station Presets s Center Volume Knob with Illumination s Full Logic Dual Cassette Deck s 8 Preset EQ with...
Marketing Specifications
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....0 MHZ Antenna System: AM: Loop Antenna, External Antenna Terminal; MHC-GX555 Mini System features s 460 Watts Total: 145 Watts per channel x 2 (RMS 10% THD, 120-10 kHz) s Subwoofer with 170 Watts of Power s 3 Way Main Speakers with Hybrid Dual 5" Woofers for Digital Music Players or PC Input An exciting new feature that includes a "tuned" port to radio stations. s CD Syncro Recording synchronizes your CD player and cassette recorder to change 2 CDs while playing the third. specifications CD Player...
....0 MHZ Antenna System: AM: Loop Antenna, External Antenna Terminal; MHC-GX555 Mini System features s 460 Watts Total: 145 Watts per channel x 2 (RMS 10% THD, 120-10 kHz) s Subwoofer with 170 Watts of Power s 3 Way Main Speakers with Hybrid Dual 5" Woofers for Digital Music Players or PC Input An exciting new feature that includes a "tuned" port to radio stations. s CD Syncro Recording synchronizes your CD player and cassette recorder to change 2 CDs while playing the third. specifications CD Player...
