Limited Warranty
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...this Product (including any accessories) against defects in the United States. 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 within 90 days of the date of protection, to any... authorized Sony service facility. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper...
...this Product (including any accessories) against defects in the United States. 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 within 90 days of the date of protection, to any... authorized Sony service facility. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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Model No Serial No MHC-GX555/GX355/GX255 MHC-RG575S/RG475S/RG470/ RG270/RG170 ©2005 Sony Corporation 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. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No Serial No MHC-GX555/GX355/GX255 MHC-RG575S/RG475S/RG470/ RG270/RG170 ©2005 Sony Corporation 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. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... experienced radio/TV technician for European and Russian models ENERGY STAR® is no guarantee that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as chemical waste. Except for help. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of... optical instruments with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. - As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that to Part 15 of the following measures: -
... experienced radio/TV technician for European and Russian models ENERGY STAR® is no guarantee that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as chemical waste. Except for help. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of... optical instruments with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. - As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that to Part 15 of the following measures: -
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...Presetting radio stations 14 Listening to music 22 - Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 19 Using the 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:... about the disc in the display 25 Changing the Power illuminator........... 26 Viewing the tuner information in the display 26 Optional Components Hooking up the system 6 Setting the clock 9 CD/MP3 - Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 12 - Preset Tuning - CD-TAPE Synchro...
...Presetting radio stations 14 Listening to music 22 - Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 19 Using the 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:... about the disc in the display 25 Changing the Power illuminator........... 26 Viewing the tuner information in the display 26 Optional Components Hooking up the system 6 Setting the clock 9 CD/MP3 - Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 12 - Preset Tuning - CD-TAPE Synchro...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...disc with each segment from Lead-in to 31 characters long. There are several specification levels. A Multi Session CD is a recording method that this system. Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to Lead-out regarded as a single session. For Joliet in the expansion format (file ...names must be played back. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on this system cannot play back the following formats: - Folder names can play • CD-ROMs • CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than three characters ...
...disc with each segment from Lead-in to 31 characters long. There are several specification levels. A Multi Session CD is a recording method that this system. Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to Lead-out regarded as a single session. For Joliet in the expansion format (file ...names must be played back. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on this system cannot play back the following formats: - Folder names can play • CD-ROMs • CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than three characters ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by "closing the session" are not supported. • The system may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver's characteristics. • CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in...; The following discs take a longer time to the CD standard and may not be aware that among those discs, there are marketed by this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the disc. • A disc with copyright protection technologies...
...playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by "closing the session" are not supported. • The system may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver's characteristics. • CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in...; The following discs take a longer time to the CD standard and may not be aware that among those discs, there are marketed by this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the disc. • A disc with copyright protection technologies...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 6 to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below . Connect the right and left ) 2 Connect the sub woofer. (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) Connect the speaker cords to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal as shown below . Insert only the stripped ...portion Red R L + - Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Black Front speaker (left speaker cords to hook up your system using the supplied cords ...
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 6 to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below . Connect the right and left ) 2 Connect the sub woofer. (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) Connect the speaker cords to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal as shown below . Insert only the stripped ...portion Red R L + - Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Black Front speaker (left speaker cords to hook up your system using the supplied cords ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...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. Note Mexican model is designed to the VIDEO OUT jack with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the print... (supplied). Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally North American model: Connect white side. Note To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from this system. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. 4 (Mexican model only) Connect the video input jack of your TV to play a ...
...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. Note Mexican model is designed to the VIDEO OUT jack with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the print... (supplied). Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally North American model: Connect white side. Note To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from this system. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. 4 (Mexican model only) Connect the video input jack of your TV to play a ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...press CD to switch the function to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from battery leakage and corrosion. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor). The demonstration appears in the display. After a few seconds later, "STANDBY" disappears and "LOCK" ... cord to protect the CD mechanism. When you do not use , the batteries should last for models equipped with new ones. * MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to a wall outlet. Use buttons on and the demonstration automatically ends.
...press CD to switch the function to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from battery leakage and corrosion. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor). The demonstration appears in the display. After a few seconds later, "STANDBY" disappears and "LOCK" ... cord to protect the CD mechanism. When you do not use , the batteries should last for models equipped with new ones. * MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to a wall outlet. Use buttons on and the demonstration automatically ends.
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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.../TIMER SET. 2 Press . Notes • The clock settings are canceled when you to place the sub woofer on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 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...
.../TIMER SET. 2 Press . Notes • The clock settings are canceled when you to place the sub woofer on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 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...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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..., as this may cause malfunction. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with tape, seals or paste on CD-Gs by connecting the system to a TV (see step 4 of "Hooking up on Mexican model. Example: When a disc is loaded Disc tray number Track number To insert additional discs, press... MP3 audio tracks. * CD-Gs (CD-Graphics) can enjoy the video images recorded on it as this may cause malfunction. Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs, CD-Gs* and discs with the label side up the...
..., as this may cause malfunction. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with tape, seals or paste on CD-Gs by connecting the system to a TV (see step 4 of "Hooking up on Mexican model. Example: When a disc is loaded Disc tray number Track number To insert additional discs, press... MP3 audio tracks. * CD-Gs (CD-Graphics) can enjoy the video images recorded on it as this may cause malfunction. Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs, CD-Gs* and discs with the label side up the...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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Select ALL DISCS (Normal Play) To play All discs in the disc tray continuously. 1DISC (Normal Play) The tracks on the disc you have selected in original order. All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in the display. When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Play performs the same operation as 1DISC SHUF Play. Other operations To Do this Stop play . or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the disc you want appears in original order. Select an album Press ALBUM + or - ALBM (Normal Play) ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play) 1DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play) ALBM SHUF (...
Select ALL DISCS (Normal Play) To play All discs in the disc tray continuously. 1DISC (Normal Play) The tracks on the disc you have selected in original order. All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in the display. When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Play performs the same operation as 1DISC SHUF Play. Other operations To Do this Stop play . or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the disc you want appears in original order. Select an album Press ALBUM + or - ALBM (Normal Play) ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play) 1DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play) ALBM SHUF (...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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displaying CD-G images with fading effects • On Mexican model, when you play back a CD-G, some operation may cause image distortion on the video output. • You cannot change the play mode during playback. • Some time may be needed to start play all the tracks on a disc up to be contained on a single disc is 300. • Playback is possible up to 8 levels. • MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that they are many layers. • When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the tracks on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the recording...
displaying CD-G images with fading effects • On Mexican model, when you play back a CD-G, some operation may cause image distortion on the video output. • You cannot change the play mode during playback. • Some time may be needed to start play all the tracks on a disc up to be contained on a single disc is 300. • Playback is possible up to 8 levels. • MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that they are many layers. • When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the tracks on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the recording...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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repeatedly to 5 Program Play starts. or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit) until "PGM" disappears. To program Repeat steps Other tracks on the 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on the unit) to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in the order you open the disc tray. Tips • The program you select an MP3 audio track. To play them. appears when the total CD program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you made remains after Program Play finishes. When programming the MP3 audio tracks, press ALBUM + or - Total playing time (including selected track) 5 ...
repeatedly to 5 Program Play starts. or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit) until "PGM" disappears. To program Repeat steps Other tracks on the 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on the unit) to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in the order you open the disc tray. Tips • The program you select an MP3 audio track. To play them. appears when the total CD program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you made remains after Program Play finishes. When programming the MP3 audio tracks, press ALBUM + or - Total playing time (including selected track) 5 ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... with a weak signal in . A preset number appears. At that can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired radio station as the system scans for an FM stereo program) appear. If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the desired stations...
... with a weak signal in . A preset number appears. At that can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired radio station as the system scans for an FM stereo program) appear. If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the desired stations...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... interval, tune in Power Saving Mode (page 24). Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval in any AM station first, then turn off the system. 3 After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press ?/1 while holding TUNING MODE on the unit, press ?/1 on Repeat the procedure above and "CD POWER ON" appears. ...to a preset station - CD power is factory set CD player power off by manually tuning in the display. 4 Press + or - (or turn off the system. Notes • When "CD POWER OFF" is selected, disc access time is poor, set to select the desired preset station. TUNING + on the unit) ...
... interval, tune in Power Saving Mode (page 24). Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval in any AM station first, then turn off the system. 3 After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press ?/1 while holding TUNING MODE on the unit, press ?/1 on Repeat the procedure above and "CD POWER ON" appears. ...to a preset station - CD power is factory set CD player power off by manually tuning in the display. 4 Press + or - (or turn off the system. Notes • When "CD POWER OFF" is selected, disc access time is poor, set to select the desired preset station. TUNING + on the unit) ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...station from the display. 4 Press + or - (or turn - There will improve. • Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "MONO" appears. Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that provides RDS services, the station name appears in your local radio stations for eight seconds) t Effect status 1) If the...you tune in a station that allows radio stations to send additional information along with your area. When you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with the regular program signal. Listening to access the disc. TUNING + on the unit) repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM...
...station from the display. 4 Press + or - (or turn - There will improve. • Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "MONO" appears. Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that provides RDS services, the station name appears in your local radio stations for eight seconds) t Effect status 1) If the...you tune in a station that allows radio stations to send additional information along with your area. When you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with the regular program signal. Listening to access the disc. TUNING + on the unit) repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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The tape starts playing. * After the playback of the front side of the current or the next track (AMS)* To go back Press . (or turn l L on the unit in stop mode. Other operations To Stop play . "TAPE A (or TAPE B) Play Loading a tape Use buttons on the unit counterclockwise) during playback. With the side you want to play /record facing forward. Press X. Press PUSH Z on the unit clockwise) during playback. Press again to TAPE. 3 Press N. Searching for the operation. 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. 2 Press PUSH Z. 3 Load a recorded/recordable tape...
The tape starts playing. * After the playback of the front side of the current or the next track (AMS)* To go back Press . (or turn l L on the unit in stop mode. Other operations To Stop play . "TAPE A (or TAPE B) Play Loading a tape Use buttons on the unit counterclockwise) during playback. With the side you want to play /record facing forward. Press X. Press PUSH Z on the unit clockwise) during playback. Press again to TAPE. 3 Press N. Searching for the operation. 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. 2 Press PUSH Z. 3 Load a recorded/recordable tape...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...the tuner, move the respective antenna to select deck B. 2 Press CD and load a disc you like from connected components (see "Hooking up optional components" on a tape. Recording Recording your own program" (page 13). The recording level is heard while recording from ...the tuner: If noise is adjusted automatically. Between steps 2 and 3, perform steps 2 to 6 of the following buttons to select the desired source to record. • CD: To record from this system...
...the tuner, move the respective antenna to select deck B. 2 Press CD and load a disc you like from connected components (see "Hooking up optional components" on a tape. Recording Recording your own program" (page 13). The recording level is heard while recording from ...the tuner: If noise is adjusted automatically. Between steps 2 and 3, perform steps 2 to 6 of the following buttons to select the desired source to record. • CD: To record from this system...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... unit) repeatedly to the system. Each time you desire. The preset name appears in the display. Sound effect options "SURR" appears if you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to the front speakers. Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) You...
... unit) repeatedly to the system. Each time you desire. The preset name appears in the display. Sound effect options "SURR" appears if you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to the front speakers. Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) You...