MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...- CD Synchro Recording - SOUND FLASH Creating a party environment 30 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting the speaker system 31 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting audio channel 31 - Sleep Timer Waking up the system 8 Positioning the speakers 12 Setting the clock 13 Disc - Program Edit Recording on a disc... selecting the surround effect .......... 27 Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 28 Selecting the sound system 28 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GX9900 only) Using the subwoofer 29 (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) Flashing sound effect 29 - Manual Tuning Tape - Playback Loading a...
...- CD Synchro Recording - SOUND FLASH Creating a party environment 30 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting the speaker system 31 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting audio channel 31 - Sleep Timer Waking up the system 8 Positioning the speakers 12 Setting the clock 13 Disc - Program Edit Recording on a disc... selecting the surround effect .......... 27 Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 28 Selecting the sound system 28 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GX9900 only) Using the subwoofer 29 (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) Flashing sound effect 29 - Manual Tuning Tape - Playback Loading a...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX88 • Surround speakers SS-RSX80 The MHC-GNX80 consists of : - About this manual • The instructions in this manual, the MHC-GNX88 is used for models MHC-GNX100, MHC-GNX90, MHC-GNX88, MHC-GNX80, MHCGNX77, MHC-GNX70, MHC-GX9900, MHC-GNX66 and MHC-GNX60. Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX100 • Surround speakers SS-RSX80 The MHC-GNX77 consists of : - Speaker system • Front speakers...
... - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX88 • Surround speakers SS-RSX80 The MHC-GNX80 consists of : - About this manual • The instructions in this manual, the MHC-GNX88 is used for models MHC-GNX100, MHC-GNX90, MHC-GNX88, MHC-GNX80, MHCGNX77, MHC-GNX70, MHC-GX9900, MHC-GNX66 and MHC-GNX60. Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX100 • Surround speakers SS-RSX80 The MHC-GNX77 consists of : - Speaker system • Front speakers...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Surround speaker (Right) Subwoofer Surround speaker (Left) 3*1 5 5 2*3 4*4 6 3*1 2*2 2*2 1 Front speaker (Right) Unit *1 MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only *2 MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 only *3 MHC-GNX100 only *4 MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only 2*3 7 1 Front speaker (Left) 8GB Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 53).
AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Surround speaker (Right) Subwoofer Surround speaker (Left) 3*1 5 5 2*3 4*4 6 3*1 2*2 2*2 1 Front speaker (Right) Unit *1 MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only *2 MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 only *3 MHC-GNX100 only *4 MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only 2*3 7 1 Front speaker (Left) 8GB Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 53).
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... (3) 2 Connect the surround speakers. Connect the speaker cords of the front speakers to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack as shown below . MHC-GNX100 only SURR SPEAKLER R Grey To disconnect Note Be sure to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cord. (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) VIDEO OUT MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only SURR SPEAKLER R Grey...
... (3) 2 Connect the surround speakers. Connect the speaker cords of the front speakers to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack as shown below . MHC-GNX100 only SURR SPEAKLER R Grey To disconnect Note Be sure to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cord. (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) VIDEO OUT MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only SURR SPEAKLER R Grey...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... connecting speaker cords, insert the connectors straight into the terminals. Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the plug (only for MHC-GNX90/...GNX66/GNX60) Be sure to connect both left and right surround speakers. •... equipped with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to connect the speakers securely and correctly. 5 Connect the FM and AM antennas. If...the position of the speaker terminals on the plug does not fit your local power line voltage. To connect optional components See "Hooking up ...
... connecting speaker cords, insert the connectors straight into the terminals. Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the plug (only for MHC-GNX90/...GNX66/GNX60) Be sure to connect both left and right surround speakers. •... equipped with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to connect the speakers securely and correctly. 5 Connect the FM and AM antennas. If...the position of the speaker terminals on the plug does not fit your local power line voltage. To connect optional components See "Hooking up ...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. When carrying this unit Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism. Use buttons on the system. 2 Press CD. 3 Make sure that all discs are removed from the unit. 4 Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until "LOCK" appears in ...AC power cord. 11GB When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Getting Started Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote e E E e Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of time, remove the batteries to avoid ...
... stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. When carrying this unit Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism. Use buttons on the system. 2 Press CD. 3 Make sure that all discs are removed from the unit. 4 Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until "LOCK" appears in ...AC power cord. 11GB When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Getting Started Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote e E E e Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of time, remove the batteries to avoid ...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... listening position. Positioning the speakers For MHC-GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GNX66/GNX60/GX9900 Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position as shown below . Unit Subwoofer* Front speaker (L) 0.3m Front speaker (R) 45° Surround speaker** (L) Surround speaker** (R) * MHC-GNX88/GNX80 only ** Except for MHC-GNX90/GNX66/GNX60 For MHC-GNX100 There are 2 different...
... listening position. Positioning the speakers For MHC-GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GNX66/GNX60/GX9900 Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position as shown below . Unit Subwoofer* Front speaker (L) 0.3m Front speaker (R) 45° Surround speaker** (L) Surround speaker** (R) * MHC-GNX88/GNX80 only ** Except for MHC-GNX90/GNX66/GNX60 For MHC-GNX100 There are 2 different...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... • If you save up the extension ".MP3" to a track other than MP3 audio tracks, the system cannot recognize the track properly and will generate a random noise which could damage your speaker. • This system can play back MP3 audio tracks in the format of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3, MPEG 2 Audio Layer ... (page 20). • If you may require a longer time to the file name. • An album that disc. on the MP3 audio tracks. 2) (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) You cannot find a point in a track1)2) For audio CD, turn and hold ALBUM +/- Press X again to CD function from "TUNER"...
... • If you save up the extension ".MP3" to a track other than MP3 audio tracks, the system cannot recognize the track properly and will generate a random noise which could damage your speaker. • This system can play back MP3 audio tracks in the format of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3, MPEG 2 Audio Layer ... (page 20). • If you may require a longer time to the file name. • An album that disc. on the MP3 audio tracks. 2) (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) You cannot find a point in a track1)2) For audio CD, turn and hold ALBUM +/- Press X again to CD function from "TUNER"...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...is selected, "MP3 BOOSTER" lights up . MHC-GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 only Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to select the sound mode you want . The surround sound is selected during playback. Selecting the sound system (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only) You can enjoy different sounds by selecting... the sound mode you want. Each time you want . MHC-GNX88/GNX80 only Press SURR SPEAKER MODE on the subwoofer lights up in the...
...is selected, "MP3 BOOSTER" lights up . MHC-GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 only Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to select the sound mode you want . The surround sound is selected during playback. Selecting the sound system (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only) You can enjoy different sounds by selecting... the sound mode you want. Each time you want . MHC-GNX88/GNX80 only Press SURR SPEAKER MODE on the subwoofer lights up in the...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... FLASH effect simultaneously. • The power illuminator will synchronize with the selected SOUND FLASH effect. on the remote), the volume for all speakers will be able to listen to low bass frequency sound. Tip You can turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to change the sound flash ...you turn off periodically. Using the subwoofer (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) You can use the sound of the subwoofer to enhance the bass. 1 Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the remote) to adjust the volume of the subwoofer linked to the front speakers. To turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME...
... FLASH effect simultaneously. • The power illuminator will synchronize with the selected SOUND FLASH effect. on the remote), the volume for all speakers will be able to listen to low bass frequency sound. Tip You can turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to change the sound flash ...you turn off periodically. Using the subwoofer (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) You can use the sound of the subwoofer to enhance the bass. 1 Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the remote) to adjust the volume of the subwoofer linked to the front speakers. To turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... JOG clockwise or counterclockwise. Notes • If you cannot get the sound effect you want . X-ROUND Press one speaker to another speaker by using X-ROUND for "moving" sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for MHC-GNX100" on page 12). To cancel the X-ROUND effect Press X-ROUND OFF. Moving sound effect - Creating a party environment...
... JOG clockwise or counterclockwise. Notes • If you cannot get the sound effect you want . X-ROUND Press one speaker to another speaker by using X-ROUND for "moving" sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for MHC-GNX100" on page 12). To cancel the X-ROUND effect Press X-ROUND OFF. Moving sound effect - Creating a party environment...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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Sound Adjustment Selecting the speaker system (MHC-GNX100 only) You can switch the sound to cancel the vocals and listen only to the instruments from both speakers. 1 Press CD. 2 Press MPX repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display and the indicators on the subwoofer ...channel - Multiplex Effect (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) When playing a multiplex audio CD or multiplex CDG (disc with MP3 audio tracks is selected, you select "SPEAKERS B", the subwoofer is automatically changed to turn on the system, the last selected speaker system indicator on the subwoofer lights...
Sound Adjustment Selecting the speaker system (MHC-GNX100 only) You can switch the sound to cancel the vocals and listen only to the instruments from both speakers. 1 Press CD. 2 Press MPX repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display and the indicators on the subwoofer ...channel - Multiplex Effect (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) When playing a multiplex audio CD or multiplex CDG (disc with MP3 audio tracks is selected, you select "SPEAKERS B", the subwoofer is automatically changed to turn on the system, the last selected speaker system indicator on the subwoofer lights...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...function and not playing a disc. • When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control ...tape manually" on your voice through the microphone only, you can mix and record sound from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If you want to record your TV and...ECHO LEVEL to echo adjust the echo effect. Adjust the microphone Turn ECHO LEVEL to "MIN". * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only. Other operations To Do this Sing along with any stereo CD or tape. ...
...function and not playing a disc. • When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control ...tape manually" on your voice through the microphone only, you can mix and record sound from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If you want to record your TV and...ECHO LEVEL to echo adjust the echo effect. Adjust the microphone Turn ECHO LEVEL to "MIN". * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only. Other operations To Do this Sing along with any stereo CD or tape. ...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...canceled. • The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occured for your nearest Sony dealer. If you have not turned on the rear of the problem cannot be set the ...the voltage selector set correctly. • Are you using the supplied speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the system. • The demonstration mode started. Redo "Presetting radio stations" ...remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following items. • (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) Is the system control cable connected correctly? • If your nearest...
...canceled. • The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occured for your nearest Sony dealer. If you have not turned on the rear of the problem cannot be set the ...the voltage selector set correctly. • Are you using the supplied speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the system. • The demonstration mode started. Redo "Presetting radio stations" ...remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following items. • (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) Is the system control cable connected correctly? • If your nearest...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... 48). • Reload the disc. • Try moving the speakers away from the component connected to the VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks is distorted. ...for a few hours until "m" disappears from the first track. • The system is turned off the TV set . Disc access takes a longer time. •...CD power manage function to eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until "ALL DISCS", "1.... • Load the disc that the speakers are connected correctly. * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only ** MHC-GNX100 only Disc player The disc tray does...
... 48). • Reload the disc. • Try moving the speakers away from the component connected to the VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks is distorted. ...for a few hours until "m" disappears from the first track. • The system is turned off the TV set . Disc access takes a longer time. •...CD power manage function to eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until "ALL DISCS", "1.... • Load the disc that the speakers are connected correctly. * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only ** MHC-GNX100 only Disc player The disc tray does...
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...; The record/playback heads are magnetized (see "Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page 49). * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only Troubleshooting continued 45GB the number of 8 folders only. • MP3 audio ... not stored in MP3 format even though it fully. • Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as follow: - MP3 audio tracks take longer time to play back to a depth of albums or...more time than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played back. • The system can be displayed correctly. The album title, track title, ID3 tag and the CD-TEXT characters do...
...; The record/playback heads are magnetized (see "Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page 49). * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only Troubleshooting continued 45GB the number of 8 folders only. • MP3 audio ... not stored in MP3 format even though it fully. • Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as follow: - MP3 audio tracks take longer time to play back to a depth of albums or...more time than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played back. • The system can be displayed correctly. The album title, track title, ID3 tag and the CD-TEXT characters do...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... the seal. Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your nearest Sony dealer. On operation • If the system is brought directly from the center out. • Do not use...heat build-up during operation, this system to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the system or speakers on the label side of the surface may damage the system. When this system. Rental or used : - On heat build-up • Although the system heats up in a very damp room...
... the seal. Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your nearest Sony dealer. On operation • If the system is brought directly from the center out. • Do not use...heat build-up during operation, this system to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the system or speakers on the label side of the surface may damage the system. When this system. Rental or used : - On heat build-up • Although the system heats up in a very damp room...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER: Use only the supplied speaker • SS-GNX100 (MHC-GNX100/ GNX80/GNX70/ GX9900) • SS-GNX90 (MHC-GNX90) • SS-GNX88 (MHC-GNX88/GNX77) • SS-GNX66 (MHC-GNX66) • SS-GNX60 (MHC-GNX60) SURROUND SPEAKER: Use only the supplied speaker • SS-RSX80 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/ GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900) • SS-RSX100 (MHC...
... mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER: Use only the supplied speaker • SS-GNX100 (MHC-GNX100/ GNX80/GNX70/ GX9900) • SS-GNX90 (MHC-GNX90) • SS-GNX88 (MHC-GNX88/GNX77) • SS-GNX66 (MHC-GNX66) • SS-GNX60 (MHC-GNX60) SURROUND SPEAKER: Use only the supplied speaker • SS-RSX80 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/ GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900) • SS-RSX100 (MHC...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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....) 526 × 291 × 288 mm Mass (Approx.) 9.5 kg net per speaker • SS-GNX100 (MHC-GNX100/GNX80/ GNX70/GX9900) • SS-GNX60 (MHC-GNX60) Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 6... (w/h/d) (Approx.) 280 × 416 × 305 mm Mass (Approx.) 6.5 kg net per speaker SS-RSX80 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GX9900) Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 13 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 24 ohms Dimensions ...
....) 526 × 291 × 288 mm Mass (Approx.) 9.5 kg net per speaker • SS-GNX100 (MHC-GNX100/GNX80/ GNX70/GX9900) • SS-GNX60 (MHC-GNX60) Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 6... (w/h/d) (Approx.) 280 × 416 × 305 mm Mass (Approx.) 6.5 kg net per speaker SS-RSX80 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GX9900) Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 13 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 24 ohms Dimensions ...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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...Power requirements North American models: Australian model: Mexican model: Argentina models: Brazil model: Other models: Power consumption MHC-GNX100 MHC-GNX90 MHC-GNX88/GNX80 MHC-GNX77/GNX70 MHC-GX9900 MHC-GNX66/GNX60 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 127 V AC, ... Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8) Surround speaker pads (8) (MHC-GNX100/ GNX88/GNX80/ GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only) Subwoofer pads (4) (MHC-GNX100/ GNX88/GNX80 only) Speaker cords (2) (MHC-GNX90 only) Video cord (1) (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/ GNX66 only) Design and specifications are subject to ...
...Power requirements North American models: Australian model: Mexican model: Argentina models: Brazil model: Other models: Power consumption MHC-GNX100 MHC-GNX90 MHC-GNX88/GNX80 MHC-GNX77/GNX70 MHC-GX9900 MHC-GNX66/GNX60 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 127 V AC, ... Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8) Surround speaker pads (8) (MHC-GNX100/ GNX88/GNX80/ GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only) Subwoofer pads (4) (MHC-GNX100/ GNX88/GNX80 only) Speaker cords (2) (MHC-GNX90 only) Video cord (1) (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/ GNX66 only) Design and specifications are subject to ...