The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... optical digital audio output of programming options into the record mode and turn it off when the recording is done! And the DIRECTV service even delivers selected channels in addition to a High Definition DIRECTV receiver. Features to look for: Support for DIRECTV local-to choose from pay-per-view movies and events, college and professional sports packages, plus CD-quality digital sound including Dolby Digital surround sound...
... optical digital audio output of programming options into the record mode and turn it off when the recording is done! And the DIRECTV service even delivers selected channels in addition to a High Definition DIRECTV receiver. Features to look for: Support for DIRECTV local-to choose from pay-per-view movies and events, college and professional sports packages, plus CD-quality digital sound including Dolby Digital surround sound...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... works with the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of movies and a large The Sony Guide to Dolby Pro Logic decoding, the Dolby Digital system has crucial advantages: Digital sound quality. But don't worry. That's five fullrange channels (Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right), plus a Low Frequency Effects channel to digital surround sound. Surround Sound Formats Since the acceptance of Dolby Digital encoding, the number of surround sound formats has continued to the Surround-Left and Surround-Right speakers...
... works with the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of movies and a large The Sony Guide to Dolby Pro Logic decoding, the Dolby Digital system has crucial advantages: Digital sound quality. But don't worry. That's five fullrange channels (Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right), plus a Low Frequency Effects channel to digital surround sound. Surround Sound Formats Since the acceptance of Dolby Digital encoding, the number of surround sound formats has continued to the Surround-Left and Surround-Right speakers...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... and 1080i signals. You'll also want . Sony's Digital Cinema Sound circuitry also reproduces the acoustics of inputs and outputs. Inputs and outputs. Today's receivers offer up to Home Theater 32 The Sony Guide to 7 channels of inputs and outputs matches your other equipment, especially your DVD player, DIRECTV receiver and television. As the nerve center of your entire A/V system, your DVD player. Power amplifiers. In particular, if you want optical or coaxial digital inputs for 7.1-channel surround sound! Make sure...
... and 1080i signals. You'll also want . Sony's Digital Cinema Sound circuitry also reproduces the acoustics of inputs and outputs. Inputs and outputs. Today's receivers offer up to Home Theater 32 The Sony Guide to 7 channels of inputs and outputs matches your other equipment, especially your DVD player, DIRECTV receiver and television. As the nerve center of your entire A/V system, your DVD player. Power amplifiers. In particular, if you want optical or coaxial digital inputs for 7.1-channel surround sound! Make sure...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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..." speakers work very well. Subwoofer. The Center channel is concentrated in a corner of choices for A/V use are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with the picture of Speakers A full 5.1-channel home theater system includes five full-range speakers: Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right; plus a Subwoofer for the five full-range channels, plus a cosmetically and sonically matching subwoofer. The Center speaker creates the illusion that the dialog is coming directly from...
..." speakers work very well. Subwoofer. The Center channel is concentrated in a corner of choices for A/V use are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with the picture of Speakers A full 5.1-channel home theater system includes five full-range speakers: Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right; plus a Subwoofer for the five full-range channels, plus a cosmetically and sonically matching subwoofer. The Center speaker creates the illusion that the dialog is coming directly from...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...-level analog audio jacks are usually color-coded so you in a home theater system, hooking up . Audio Connections Line-Level Analog Audio. Home Theater Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an "RCA" or "pin" plug. The Sony Guide to an A/V receiver. These Sony systems go even further with clear directions and easy-to your equipment offers more than you may have imagined. This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are coded in taking the output of your source components to -follow diagrams. DVD...
...-level analog audio jacks are usually color-coded so you in a home theater system, hooking up . Audio Connections Line-Level Analog Audio. Home Theater Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an "RCA" or "pin" plug. The Sony Guide to an A/V receiver. These Sony systems go even further with clear directions and easy-to your equipment offers more than you may have imagined. This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are coded in taking the output of your source components to -follow diagrams. DVD...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... signal (chrominance). In home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than RF connection. Composite video connections have the potential to Home Theater 43 To avoid confusion, the video connectors are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they provide separate signal paths for sound, manufacturers often supply cables with three sets of the two. The most common way of hooking up home video source components, the composite connection combines...
... signal (chrominance). In home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than RF connection. Composite video connections have the potential to Home Theater 43 To avoid confusion, the video connectors are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they provide separate signal paths for sound, manufacturers often supply cables with three sets of the two. The most common way of hooking up home video source components, the composite connection combines...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... 6.1-channel sound. Dolby Pro Logic II-movie and Pro Logic II-music. Digital Concert Hall. Sony's top receivers offer DSP modes that is lost whenever chrominance and luminance are designated as much data for display on a television. And some versions of 24-bit quantization. dts (Digital Theater System) decoder. In the "discrete" case, it 's still in signal format, six of sound for Left, Right, Center, Surround-Left, Surround-Right and Low Frequency Effects (LFE...
... 6.1-channel sound. Dolby Pro Logic II-movie and Pro Logic II-music. Digital Concert Hall. Sony's top receivers offer DSP modes that is lost whenever chrominance and luminance are designated as much data for display on a television. And some versions of 24-bit quantization. dts (Digital Theater System) decoder. In the "discrete" case, it 's still in signal format, six of sound for Left, Right, Center, Surround-Left, Surround-Right and Low Frequency Effects (LFE...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... Aperture Grille. HD component video connection. Receives and displays free, over -the-air TV broadcasting with up to six times the detail of a system to convey music from an HDTV receiver to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. The opposite of a system to convey high resolution, which corresponds to high video frequencies. DTV receiver. Some say "Digital Video Disc." Frequency response. In audio, the ability...
... Aperture Grille. HD component video connection. Receives and displays free, over -the-air TV broadcasting with up to six times the detail of a system to convey music from an HDTV receiver to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. The opposite of a system to convey high resolution, which corresponds to high video frequencies. DTV receiver. Some say "Digital Video Disc." Frequency response. In audio, the ability...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... of a button. A method of connecting high-quality digital audio from the program guide at the touch of DIRECTV receivers lets you 're trying to an A/V receiver. Pan & Scan. Letterboxing presents the widescreen picture with the signal to which you record a show from a source component to watch or listen. No need for accommodating widescreen programming on a standard 4:3 screen. The "0.1" bass channel of full-quality sound. A Sony feature that...
... of a button. A method of connecting high-quality digital audio from the program guide at the touch of DIRECTV receivers lets you 're trying to an A/V receiver. Pan & Scan. Letterboxing presents the widescreen picture with the signal to which you record a show from a source component to watch or listen. No need for accommodating widescreen programming on a standard 4:3 screen. The "0.1" bass channel of full-quality sound. A Sony feature that...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... the image as light onto a screen. Super Audio CD playback. Super Fine Pitch™ CRT. Universal remote control. Simplifies operation by electrodes. A television display system that handles only bass frequencies (typically 200 Hz and below). Subwoofer. The subwoofer is ideally suited to your love of modern surround sound systems. Most subwoofers are also "active," meaning that project onto a translucent screen. S-Video connection. Decodes MTS stereo TV broadcasts. Rear projectors are located...
... the image as light onto a screen. Super Audio CD playback. Super Fine Pitch™ CRT. Universal remote control. Simplifies operation by electrodes. A television display system that handles only bass frequencies (typically 200 Hz and below). Subwoofer. The subwoofer is ideally suited to your love of modern surround sound systems. Most subwoofers are also "active," meaning that project onto a translucent screen. S-Video connection. Decodes MTS stereo TV broadcasts. Rear projectors are located...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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.../GN770/GX9000 only) Using the subwoofer 24 (MHC-GN880 only) Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing 24 - Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other sound source 26 - Preset Tuning - Sleep Timer Waking up the system 8 Positioning the speakers 11 Setting the clock 11 CD/MP3 Loading a disc 12 Playing a disc 12 - Play Timer Timer recording radio programs........... 28 Display Turning off the display 29 - CD Synchro Recording - Repeat Play Creating your favorite tracks on a tape manually 21 - Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations...
.../GN770/GX9000 only) Using the subwoofer 24 (MHC-GN880 only) Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing 24 - Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other sound source 26 - Preset Tuning - Sleep Timer Waking up the system 8 Positioning the speakers 11 Setting the clock 11 CD/MP3 Loading a disc 12 Playing a disc 12 - Play Timer Timer recording radio programs........... 28 Display Turning off the display 29 - CD Synchro Recording - Repeat Play Creating your favorite tracks on a tape manually 21 - Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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...; Surround speakers SS-RS880 The MHC-GN770/MHC-GX9000 consists of : - Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN660 - About this manual • The instructions in this manual are used in this manual. Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN880 - Other discs cannot be used with MP3 audio tracks Playable discs You can also be performed using the buttons on this manual, the MHCGN880 is used with MP3 audio tracks) Audio Audio continued 5GB Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier...
...; Surround speakers SS-RS880 The MHC-GN770/MHC-GX9000 consists of : - Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN660 - About this manual • The instructions in this manual are used in this manual. Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN880 - Other discs cannot be used with MP3 audio tracks Playable discs You can also be performed using the buttons on this manual, the MHCGN880 is used with MP3 audio tracks) Audio Audio continued 5GB Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... the AM preset stations are retained for the operation. 1 Press CD. 2 Press ?/1 to store other stations. To set the CD power manage function to select "TUNER". 17GB Note You cannot change the CD power management setting in the Power Saving Mode (page 29). To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. Use buttons on the system for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs...
... the AM preset stations are retained for the operation. 1 Press CD. 2 Press ?/1 to store other stations. To set the CD power manage function to select "TUNER". 17GB Note You cannot change the CD power management setting in the Power Saving Mode (page 29). To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. Use buttons on the system for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... you turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/- The previous setting stored at this Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to low bass frequency sound. on the remote), the volume for all speakers will be able to listen to select the personal file number you want . Frequency band Frequency level YjY A B ALL DISC S EFFECT GROOVE LINK 3 Press P FILE MEMORY. Press the button again to turn on the system, the last selected SURROUND SPEAKER MODE indicator on the subwoofer lights up...
... you turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/- The previous setting stored at this Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to low bass frequency sound. on the remote), the volume for all speakers will be able to listen to select the personal file number you want . Frequency band Frequency level YjY A B ALL DISC S EFFECT GROOVE LINK 3 Press P FILE MEMORY. Press the button again to turn on the system, the last selected SURROUND SPEAKER MODE indicator on the subwoofer lights up...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... hour indication flashes in the display. remaining time** Change the time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select to play facing forward. • Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see "Setting the clock" on the remote for the operation. 1 Prepare the music source you press the button, the minute display (the turn off in 100 minutes or after the current disc or tape finishes playing. The minute indication start playing. Other operations To Do...
... hour indication flashes in the display. remaining time** Change the time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select to play facing forward. • Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see "Setting the clock" on the remote for the operation. 1 Prepare the music source you press the button, the minute display (the turn off in 100 minutes or after the current disc or tape finishes playing. The minute indication start playing. Other operations To Do...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... change from a connected component 1 Connect the audio cords. C VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN L/R jacks Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (VCR or MD deck) to these jacks. E VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video input of TV to this jack. You can then output audio through this system. You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly on , the function switches to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches to the previously selected game preset effect. See "Hooking up optional components" on . A GAME INPUT VIDEO jack Use...
... change from a connected component 1 Connect the audio cords. C VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN L/R jacks Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (VCR or MD deck) to these jacks. E VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video input of TV to this jack. You can then output audio through this system. You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly on , the function switches to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches to the previously selected game preset effect. See "Hooking up optional components" on . A GAME INPUT VIDEO jack Use...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... power cord again and turn on the system. "Timer recording radio programs" (page 28) There is no microphone sound. • Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/- The timer does not function. • Check the timer setting and set to the power cord. General The display starts flashing as soon as you using the supplied speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the remote) or MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume. • Make sure the microphone...
... power cord again and turn on the system. "Timer recording radio programs" (page 28) There is no microphone sound. • Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/- The timer does not function. • Check the timer setting and set to the power cord. General The display starts flashing as soon as you using the supplied speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the remote) or MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume. • Make sure the microphone...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... this system can play (page 5). • Load the disc correctly. • Load the disc in the display when you listen to a track with bass sounds at the system's sensor. • Replace the batteries (R6/size AA). • Locate the system away from the fluorescent light. When you press VIDEO/MD, switch the display to "VIDEO" function (see "Listening to audio from the component connected to the VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks is...
... this system can play (page 5). • Load the disc correctly. • Load the disc in the display when you listen to a track with bass sounds at the system's sensor. • Replace the batteries (R6/size AA). • Locate the system away from the fluorescent light. When you press VIDEO/MD, switch the display to "VIDEO" function (see "Listening to audio from the component connected to the VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks is...
MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... (with 7 mm aperture. output level 1 Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync negative, load impedance 75 ohms PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER: Use only the supplied speaker • SS-GN880 (MHC-GN880/GN770/ GX9000) • SS-GN660 (MHC-GN660) SURROUND SPEAKER: Use only the supplied (MHC-GN880/GN770/ speaker SS-RS880 GX9000 only) SUBWOOFER OUT: Use only the supplied (MHC-GN880 only) subwoofer SS-WG880 Disc player section System Laser Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ=780...
... (with 7 mm aperture. output level 1 Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync negative, load impedance 75 ohms PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER: Use only the supplied speaker • SS-GN880 (MHC-GN880/GN770/ GX9000) • SS-GN660 (MHC-GN660) SURROUND SPEAKER: Use only the supplied (MHC-GN880/GN770/ speaker SS-RS880 GX9000 only) SUBWOOFER OUT: Use only the supplied (MHC-GN880 only) subwoofer SS-WG880 Disc player section System Laser Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ=780...
Marketing Specifications
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... LINK mode) • 4 Speaker Package with 14 Drivers • Main Speaker w/8" Subwoofer, Dual 4" Woofers, 2" Mid-Tweeter Drivers • Secondary Speakers with Dual 4" Woofers and 2" Mid-Tweeter Drivers • Input Function CD, Tuner, Tape A/B, Game, MD (Video) • 3 CD player • MP3/CD-R/CD-RW playback compatibility* • 20 FM/10 AM Preset Tuner • Center Volume Knob with Illumination • Dual Cassette Deck w/ Recordable Deck (Deck B)and Auto Reverse (Deck A/B) Specifications Amplifier Section • Power Output 250 Watts Per Channel x 2 (RMS...
... LINK mode) • 4 Speaker Package with 14 Drivers • Main Speaker w/8" Subwoofer, Dual 4" Woofers, 2" Mid-Tweeter Drivers • Secondary Speakers with Dual 4" Woofers and 2" Mid-Tweeter Drivers • Input Function CD, Tuner, Tape A/B, Game, MD (Video) • 3 CD player • MP3/CD-R/CD-RW playback compatibility* • 20 FM/10 AM Preset Tuner • Center Volume Knob with Illumination • Dual Cassette Deck w/ Recordable Deck (Deck B)and Auto Reverse (Deck A/B) Specifications Amplifier Section • Power Output 250 Watts Per Channel x 2 (RMS...