Limited Warranty
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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 obtain warranty service. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for all labor charges. 2. This ...
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 obtain warranty service. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for all labor charges. 2. This ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... a single session. There are several specification levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to 8 trees. MP3 format that this system cannot play back the following formats: - For Joliet in and end at a CD control area called Lead-out. List of playable discs Format of...heart, square, star) cannot be performed using the Track-At-Once method. Mixed CD: This format records data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on Mexican model. Other discs cannot be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight nested folder levels. CD-Extra: This format...
... a single session. There are several specification levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to 8 trees. MP3 format that this system cannot play back the following formats: - For Joliet in and end at a CD control area called Lead-out. List of playable discs Format of...heart, square, star) cannot be performed using the Track-At-Once method. Mixed CD: This format records data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on Mexican model. Other discs cannot be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight nested folder levels. CD-Extra: This format...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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..., it has not been correctly finalized. a disc recorded with a mixed CD format will not play if it is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc. 5GB Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of...that have the ".MP3" extension may result in Multi Session. - Please be aware that among those discs, there are not supported. • The system may be unable to play non-MP3 format files that do not conform to which data can be added (nonfinalized disc). Music discs encoded with...
..., it has not been correctly finalized. a disc recorded with a mixed CD format will not play if it is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc. 5GB Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of...that have the ".MP3" extension may result in Multi Session. - Please be aware that among those discs, there are not supported. • The system may be unable to play non-MP3 format files that do not conform to which data can be added (nonfinalized disc). Music discs encoded with...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... a TV (see step 4 of "Hooking up on it as this may cause malfunction. Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs, CD-Gs* and discs with MP3 audio tracks. * CD-Gs (CD-Graphics) can enjoy the video images recorded on Mexican model. CD/MP3 - Notes • Do not use a disc... paste on the disc tray. Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Press Z. 2 Place a disc with the label side up the system" (page 6)). Disc presence indicator Playing time 1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to close the disc tray.
... a TV (see step 4 of "Hooking up on it as this may cause malfunction. Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs, CD-Gs* and discs with MP3 audio tracks. * CD-Gs (CD-Graphics) can enjoy the video images recorded on Mexican model. CD/MP3 - Notes • Do not use a disc... paste on the disc tray. Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Press Z. 2 Place a disc with the label side up the system" (page 6)). Disc presence indicator Playing time 1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to close the disc tray.
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... SHUF (Shuffle Play) 1DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play) ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play) PGM (Program Play) 3 Press N. The MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in random order. All MP3 audio tracks in the display. When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Shuffle Play performs the same operation as 1DISC...
... SHUF (Shuffle Play) 1DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play) ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play) PGM (Program Play) 3 Press N. The MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in random order. All MP3 audio tracks in the display. When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Shuffle Play performs the same operation as 1DISC...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... until "REP1" 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 you may take a long time for MP3 listening. If there are recorded on the disc. •...single track on the disc, it may encounter such problems as many layers. • When the disc is possible up to 8 levels. • MP3 audio tracks are played back in complex configurations such as disabled playback, sound interruptions, and noise. • When disc access takes a long time, set "...
... until "REP1" 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 you may take a long time for MP3 listening. If there are recorded on the disc. •...single track on the disc, it may encounter such problems as many layers. • When the disc is possible up to 8 levels. • MP3 audio tracks are played back in complex configurations such as disabled playback, sound interruptions, and noise. • When disc access takes a long time, set "...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... the 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on the unit) until the desired track number appears. Tips • The program you select an MP3 audio track. When programming the MP3 audio tracks, press ALBUM + or - or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit) to select the desired album, then press . repeatedly to select a disc...
... the 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on the unit) until the desired track number appears. Tips • The program you select an MP3 audio track. When programming the MP3 audio tracks, press ALBUM + or - or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit) to select the desired album, then press . repeatedly to select a disc...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...the optional component connected 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 connected components (see "Hooking up optional components" on ...- To stop recording Press x. Between steps 2 and 3, perform steps 2 to 6 of the following buttons to select the desired source to the AUDIO IN jack. 3 Press REC PAUSE/START. To stop recording Press x. "REC" flashes. 4 Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. You can ...
...the optional component connected 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 connected components (see "Hooking up optional components" on ...- To stop recording Press x. Between steps 2 and 3, perform steps 2 to 6 of the following buttons to select the desired source to the AUDIO IN jack. 3 Press REC PAUSE/START. To stop recording Press x. "REC" flashes. 4 Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. You can ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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Each time you want to three personal files (P FILE) in step 3. Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you press the button, the display changes as the personal file you want for the operation. 1 Press EQ BAND repeatedly to adjust the level. A ...
Each time you want to three personal files (P FILE) in step 3. Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you press the button, the display changes as the personal file you want for the operation. 1 Press EQ BAND repeatedly to adjust the level. A ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... t Total track number of the program (for five seconds) t Volume label* t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status * For discs with MP3 audio tracks Notes • The total playing time is not displayed for eight seconds) t Effect status 1) TOC = Table of the disc. 2) For discs with MP3...titles Press DISPLAY during Normal Play. Each time you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3 tag information is played. - when an MP3 audio track of VBR (variable bit rate) is displayed. • In the following cases, elapsed playing time and remaining time of the track may not...
... t Total track number of the program (for five seconds) t Volume label* t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status * For discs with MP3 audio tracks Notes • The total playing time is not displayed for eight seconds) t Effect status 1) TOC = Table of the disc. 2) For discs with MP3...titles Press DISPLAY during Normal Play. Each time you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3 tag information is played. - when an MP3 audio track of VBR (variable bit rate) is displayed. • In the following cases, elapsed playing time and remaining time of the track may not...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... 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 the operating instructions provided with each component. See "Recording on a tape manually" on page 18. Refer to this system. Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you will have to turn...
... 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 the operating instructions provided with each component. See "Recording on a tape manually" on page 18. Refer to this system. Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you will have to turn...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...cannot be set to music" (page 22) - jacks are not connected. • Check the speaker connections (page 6). • There is no audio output during the Rec Timer. There is set the correct time (pages 23 and 24). • Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 22). ...speaker's + and - Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your nearest Sony dealer. If the problem persists after checking all the above , consult your problem in ...
...cannot be set to music" (page 22) - jacks are not connected. • Check the speaker connections (page 6). • There is no audio output during the Rec Timer. There is set the correct time (pages 23 and 24). • Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 22). ...speaker's + and - Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your nearest Sony dealer. If the problem persists after checking all the above , consult your problem in ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...function (page 15). Press x to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then press Z on the TV so that this system. • This system conforms to the NTSC color system. Make sure your nearest Sony dealer. the album and track organization structure is very large. - The disc does not eject. • You ...• Set "CD POWER ON" by pressing Z on for a few hours until both "PGM" and "SHUF" disappear to return to Normal Play. MP3 audio track cannot be played back. • Recording was not performed according to the ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format or Joliet in MP3 format. • Discs...
...function (page 15). Press x to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then press Z on the TV so that this system. • This system conforms to the NTSC color system. Make sure your nearest Sony dealer. the album and track organization structure is very large. - The disc does not eject. • You ...• Set "CD POWER ON" by pressing Z on for a few hours until both "PGM" and "SHUF" disappear to return to Normal Play. MP3 audio track cannot be played back. • Recording was not performed according to the ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format or Joliet in MP3 format. • Discs...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... timer when the clock is no disc in the player or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played on this system (such as DVD, VCD, or CD-ROM without MP3 audio tracks, etc.). NO TAPE There is not set the clock or timer during playback or pause. Messages One of the... following messages may appear or flash in the display during playback. OVER You have been erased. READING The system is no tape in the tape...
... timer when the clock is no disc in the player or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played on this system (such as DVD, VCD, or CD-ROM without MP3 audio tracks, etc.). NO TAPE There is not set the clock or timer during playback or pause. Messages One of the... following messages may appear or flash in the display during playback. OVER You have been erased. READING The system is no tape in the tape...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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...AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (MHC-GX555/GX355 USA model only) MHC-GX555 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz: rated 150 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 40 W) European and Russian models: MHC...watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. North American model: MHC-GX555 Front speaker Continuous RMS power output (reference): 145 + 145 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less ...
...AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (MHC-GX555/GX355 USA model only) MHC-GX555 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz: rated 150 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 40 W) European and Russian models: MHC...watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. North American model: MHC-GX555 Front speaker Continuous RMS power output (reference): 145 + 145 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... SUBWOOFER OUT (MHC-GX555/RG575S/ RG475S only): accepts impedance of 6 to -noise ratio Dynamic range 2 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) More than 90 dB More than 44.6µW * This output is the value measurement at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): voltage 250... 10 kilohms Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture. Frequency response Signal-to 16 ohms CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Diode Properties Emission duration: ...
... SUBWOOFER OUT (MHC-GX555/RG575S/ RG475S only): accepts impedance of 6 to -noise ratio Dynamic range 2 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) More than 90 dB More than 44.6µW * This output is the value measurement at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): voltage 250... 10 kilohms Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture. Frequency response Signal-to 16 ohms CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Diode Properties Emission duration: ...
MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system)
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... r TAPE A/B e; (17, 18, 21) R R Name of the system that are mentioned in the text. PLAY MODE 8 (11, 13, 17)...) qh (17) Z PUSH (deck A) (eject) wh (17) 1) Mexican model only 2) Latin American model only (Mexican model comes with 2 microphone jacks) 3) MHC-GX555/RG575S/ RG475S only 1 2 3 456789q; qa L l qs j H S qd s qf A B qg qh qj qk ql w; TUNING +) qj (20/11...parts of button/part Reference page 40GB Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A - qs (11, 13, 18) AUDIO IN wl (18, 27) AUDIO IN jack wf (27) CD es (8, 10, 13, 18) CD SYNC wj (18) Deck A wg (...
... r TAPE A/B e; (17, 18, 21) R R Name of the system that are mentioned in the text. PLAY MODE 8 (11, 13, 17)...) qh (17) Z PUSH (deck A) (eject) wh (17) 1) Mexican model only 2) Latin American model only (Mexican model comes with 2 microphone jacks) 3) MHC-GX555/RG575S/ RG475S only 1 2 3 456789q; qa L l qs j H S qd s qf A B qg qh qj qk ql w; TUNING +) qj (20/11...parts of button/part Reference page 40GB Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A - qs (11, 13, 18) AUDIO IN wl (18, 27) AUDIO IN jack wf (27) CD es (8, 10, 13, 18) CD SYNC wj (18) Deck A wg (...
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... s Full Logic Dual Cassette Deck s 8 Preset EQ with 3 Band Control s Bass Reflex Speaker System s CD Syncro Recording s Bass Reflex Speaker System s Virtual Surround Sound Mode s Three Timer Functions s Groove Bass Boost Function Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn
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... s Full Logic Dual Cassette Deck s 8 Preset EQ with 3 Band Control s Bass Reflex Speaker System s CD Syncro Recording s Bass Reflex Speaker System s Virtual Surround Sound Mode s Three Timer Functions s Groove Bass Boost Function Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn
Marketing Specifications
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... Player: Semiconductor Laser; 780 nm CD Frequency Response: CD: 2Hz - 20kHz (±0.5dB) Tape Player: 50 - 13,000 Hz(±3dB),using Sony Type I Cassette Tape System: 4 Track, 2 Channel Stereo Wow and Flutter: Tape Player: ±.15% w/Peak(IEC)/.1% W.RMS(NAB)/±0.2% W.Peak(DIN) Tuning Range:...in part without notice. 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 Maximum Bass A three driver design helps ensure audio accuracy by the inward ...
... Player: Semiconductor Laser; 780 nm CD Frequency Response: CD: 2Hz - 20kHz (±0.5dB) Tape Player: 50 - 13,000 Hz(±3dB),using Sony Type I Cassette Tape System: 4 Track, 2 Channel Stereo Wow and Flutter: Tape Player: ±.15% w/Peak(IEC)/.1% W.RMS(NAB)/±0.2% W.Peak(DIN) Tuning Range:...in part without notice. 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 Maximum Bass A three driver design helps ensure audio accuracy by the inward ...