Limited Warranty
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...PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. 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 valid only in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries...its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any part of one (1) year from state to any Sony authorized service facility. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you must pay ...
...PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. 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 valid only in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries...its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any part of one (1) year from state to any Sony authorized service facility. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you must pay ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No Serial No MHC-GX555/GX355/GX255 MHC-RG575S/RG475S/RG470/ RG270/RG170 ©2005 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 2-580-011-12(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 the serial number in the space provided below. Model No Serial No MHC-GX555/GX355/GX255 MHC-RG575S/RG475S/RG470/ RG270/RG170 ©2005 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 2-580-011-12(1) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...to the presence of cable entry as vases, on the rear exterior. This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is located on the apparatus. And don't place ...this product will increase eye hazard. If this equipment. CAUTION You are designed to radio communications. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not expose ...
...to the presence of cable entry as vases, on the rear exterior. This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is located on the apparatus. And don't place ...this product will increase eye hazard. If this equipment. CAUTION You are designed to radio communications. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not expose ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... 26 Optional Components Hooking up to use this manual 4 Playable discs 4 Getting Started Hooking up the system 6 Setting the clock 9 CD/MP3 - Play Loading a tape 17 Playing a tape 17 Tape - Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 12 - Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 19 Using the sub woofer 19 (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S...
... 26 Optional Components Hooking up to use this manual 4 Playable discs 4 Getting Started Hooking up the system 6 Setting the clock 9 CD/MP3 - Play Loading a tape 17 Playing a tape 17 Tape - Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 12 - Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 19 Using the sub woofer 19 (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...: This format records data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks of files and folders on this system cannot play back the following formats: - Playable discs You can be no more than eight characters. For Joliet in session 1 and data on the unit...) on the tracks in the expansion format (file and folder names can have up to do so may damage the unit. MP3 format that this system. List of playable discs Format of data using the buttons on the tracks in and end at a CD control area called Lead-out. Each folder...
...: This format records data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks of files and folders on this system cannot play back the following formats: - Playable discs You can be no more than eight characters. For Joliet in session 1 and data on the unit...) on the tracks in the expansion format (file and folder names can have up to do so may damage the unit. MP3 format that this system. List of playable discs Format of data using the buttons on the tracks in and end at a CD control area called Lead-out. Each folder...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... or malfunction. • With formats other than ISO9660 Level 1 and 2, folder names or file names may not be playable by this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of files produced by some that conform to play non-MP3... extension. • Attempting to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Please be aware that among those discs, there are not supported. • The system may result in Multi Session. - Cautions when playing a disc that have not ended by "closing the session" are some record companies. For more ...
... or malfunction. • With formats other than ISO9660 Level 1 and 2, folder names or file names may not be playable by this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of files produced by some that conform to play non-MP3... extension. • Attempting to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Please be aware that among those discs, there are not supported. • The system may result in Multi Session. - Cautions when playing a disc that have not ended by "closing the session" are some record companies. For more ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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.... Insert only the stripped portion Red R L + - Getting Started Hooking up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Sub woofer* Front speaker (right) * MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only 1 Connect the front speakers. Insert only the stripped portion Red/Solid (3)... Black/Stripe (#) Black Red 6GB Connect the right and left ) 2 Connect the sub woofer. (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) Connect the speaker cords to hook up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 6 to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal as shown below .
.... Insert only the stripped portion Red R L + - Getting Started Hooking up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Sub woofer* Front speaker (right) * MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only 1 Connect the front speakers. Insert only the stripped portion Red/Solid (3)... Black/Stripe (#) Black Red 6GB Connect the right and left ) 2 Connect the sub woofer. (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) Connect the speaker cords to hook up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 6 to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal as shown below .
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... displayed correctly. 5 For models with the video cable (supplied). Note Mexican model is designed to play a CDG recorded in the NTSC color system. Refer to the VIDEO OUT jack with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. Extend the FM lead antenna .... VIDEO OUT Plug type A AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Plug type B AM loop antenna When using a TV Turn on your system's VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings. If you can view the pictures from the speaker cords. * Saudi Arabian model: 120 - 127 V continued 7GB Getting...
... displayed correctly. 5 For models with the video cable (supplied). Note Mexican model is designed to play a CDG recorded in the NTSC color system. Refer to the VIDEO OUT jack with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. Extend the FM lead antenna .... VIDEO OUT Plug type A AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Plug type B AM loop antenna When using a TV Turn on your system's VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings. If you can view the pictures from the speaker cords. * Saudi Arabian model: 120 - 127 V continued 7GB Getting...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...the unit for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor). Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) Sub woofer (4)* Note If you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. The demonstration appears in the display....disappears and "LOCK" appears. 4 Unplug the power cord. 8GB Tip With normal use the remote for models equipped with new ones. * MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to a wall outlet. 6 Connect the power cord to protect the CD mechanism.
...the unit for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor). Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) Sub woofer (4)* Note If you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. The demonstration appears in the display....disappears and "LOCK" appears. 4 Unplug the power cord. 8GB Tip With normal use the remote for models equipped with new ones. * MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to a wall outlet. 6 Connect the power cord to protect the CD mechanism.
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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.... If this happens, move the sub woofer away from the wall. • If the sub woofer is due to place the sub woofer on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . Notes • The clock settings are canceled when you to the influence of the standing wave of the ... is placed in Power Saving Mode (page 24). 9GB To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press . Getting Started Placing the sub woofer (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • You cannot set the...
.... If this happens, move the sub woofer away from the wall. • If the sub woofer is due to place the sub woofer on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . Notes • The clock settings are canceled when you to the influence of the standing wave of the ... is placed in Power Saving Mode (page 24). 9GB To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press . Getting Started Placing the sub woofer (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • You cannot set the...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... audio CDs, CD-Gs* and discs with your finger, as this may cause malfunction. You can only be played on CD-Gs by connecting the system to a TV (see step 4 of "Hooking up on it as this may cause malfunction. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with MP3... with tape, seals or paste on the disc tray. CD/MP3 - Playing a disc - Notes • Do not use a disc with the label side up the system" (page 6)).
... audio CDs, CD-Gs* and discs with your finger, as this may cause malfunction. You can only be played on CD-Gs by connecting the system to a TV (see step 4 of "Hooking up on it as this may cause malfunction. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with MP3... with tape, seals or paste on the disc tray. CD/MP3 - Playing a disc - Notes • Do not use a disc with the label side up the system" (page 6)).
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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Pause Press X. All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in the order you want them to be played (see "Creating your own program" on the disc in random order. Other operations To Do this Stop play . Select a disc in original order. continued 11GB ALBM (Normal Play) ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play) 1DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play) ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play) PGM (Program Play) 3 Press N. The tracks on the disc you have selected in stop mode until the mode you want appears in original order. The tracks on page 13). Select an album Press ...
Pause Press X. All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in the order you want them to be played (see "Creating your own program" on the disc in random order. Other operations To Do this Stop play . Select a disc in original order. continued 11GB ALBM (Normal Play) ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play) 1DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play) ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play) PGM (Program Play) 3 Press N. The tracks on the disc you have selected in stop mode until the mode you want appears in original order. The tracks on page 13). Select an album Press ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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REP: For all the tracks or a single track on a disc up to five times. Playing repeatedly - Repeat Play You can be needed to start play. • Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other types of tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks. • An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped. • Maximum number of albums: 150 (including root folder) • Maximum number of MP3 audio tracks: 255 • The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums that disc. To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REP" or "...
REP: For all the tracks or a single track on a disc up to five times. Playing repeatedly - Repeat Play You can be needed to start play. • Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other types of tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks. • An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped. • Maximum number of albums: 150 (including root folder) • Maximum number of MP3 audio tracks: 255 • The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums that disc. To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REP" or "...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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or > repeatedly (or turn l L on other discs 7 Press N. 3 to select the desired album, then press . The track is cleared when you want to play the same program again, press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD, then press N. To program Repeat steps Other tracks on the 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on the unit) until the desired track number appears. Other operations To Cancel Program Play Clear a track from all the discs in the order you open the disc tray. repeatedly to 5 Program Play starts. The program step number appears, ...
or > repeatedly (or turn l L on other discs 7 Press N. 3 to select the desired album, then press . The track is cleared when you want to play the same program again, press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD, then press N. To program Repeat steps Other tracks on the 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on the unit) until the desired track number appears. Other operations To Cancel Program Play Clear a track from all the discs in the order you open the disc tray. repeatedly to 5 Program Play starts. The program step number appears, ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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.... TUNING + on the unit). If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the desired radio station as the system scans for an FM stereo program) appear. A preset number appears. Set another station to the existing preset number Start over from the display. 4 Press + or...
.... TUNING + on the unit). If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the desired radio station as the system scans for an FM stereo program) appear. A preset number appears. Set another station to the existing preset number Start over from the display. 4 Press + or...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...function. While holding x. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 3 After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press ?/1 while holding TUNING MODE on the unit, press ?/1 on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset station....To improve tuner reception When tuner reception is increased. • You cannot change the setting in any AM station first, then turn off the system. TUNING + on the unit. Tuner To change the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models) The AM tuning ...
...function. While holding x. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 3 After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press ?/1 while holding TUNING MODE on the unit, press ?/1 on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset station....To improve tuner reception When tuner reception is increased. • You cannot change the setting in any AM station first, then turn off the system. TUNING + on the unit. Tuner To change the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models) The AM tuning ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...select "FM" or "AM". 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from the display. 4 Press + or - (or turn - Radio Data System (RDS) is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. RDS is available only on RDS... RDS services, the station name appears in a station that allows radio stations to access the disc. The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in step 3 above, then press + or - (or turn - Listening to CD function from the FM band. Tips • To improve ...
...select "FM" or "AM". 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from the display. 4 Press + or - (or turn - Radio Data System (RDS) is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. RDS is available only on RDS... RDS services, the station name appears in a station that allows radio stations to access the disc. The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in step 3 above, then press + or - (or turn - Listening to CD function from the FM band. Tips • To improve ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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To play both decks in succession, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "RELAY" (Relay Play)* appears in the display. 2 Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to resume play /record facing forward. Press X. Press again to TAPE. 3 Press N. Press m or M. To go forward Press > (or turn l L on the unit in deck A or B with the side you want to play Pause Fast-forward or rewind Remove a tape Do this Press x. With the side you want to play . Searching for the operation. 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. 2 Press PUSH Z. 3 Load a recorded/...
To play both decks in succession, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "RELAY" (Relay Play)* appears in the display. 2 Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to resume play /record facing forward. Press X. Press again to TAPE. 3 Press N. Press m or M. To go forward Press > (or turn l L on the unit in deck A or B with the side you want to play Pause Fast-forward or rewind Remove a tape Do this Press x. With the side you want to play . Searching for the operation. 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. 2 Press PUSH Z. 3 Load a recorded/...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... reduce the noise. 18GB To stop recording Press x. Tip For recording from the tuner: If noise is heard while recording from connected components (see "Hooking up optional components" on page 27). You can record only your favorite CD tracks using Program Play. "REC" flashes. 4 Press REC PAUSE/START.... following buttons to select the desired source to 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. • AUDIO IN: To record from an MP3 disc, be sure to press ...
... reduce the noise. 18GB To stop recording Press x. Tip For recording from the tuner: If noise is heard while recording from connected components (see "Hooking up optional components" on page 27). You can record only your favorite CD tracks using Program Play. "REC" flashes. 4 Press REC PAUSE/START.... following buttons to select the desired source to 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. • AUDIO IN: To record from an MP3 disc, be sure to press ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... unit) to adjust the volume of the sub woofer to the system. Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the music menu Press EQ (or PRESET EQ on the unit) repeatedly to the front speakers. Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) You can use VOLUME +/- (or VOLUME control on...
... unit) to adjust the volume of the sub woofer to the system. Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the music menu Press EQ (or PRESET EQ on the unit) repeatedly to the front speakers. Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) You can use VOLUME +/- (or VOLUME control on...