Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. To obtain warranty service, you . 4-557-172-02 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 sale, the limitation on how long an...
... IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. To obtain warranty service, you . 4-557-172-02 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 sale, the limitation on how long an...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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Model No. MHC-GNX100 MHC-GNX90 MHC-GNX88/GNX80 MHC-GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 MHC-GNX66/GNX60 ©2005 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 2-547-453-11(2) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
Model No. MHC-GNX100 MHC-GNX90 MHC-GNX88/GNX80 MHC-GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 MHC-GNX66/GNX60 ©2005 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 2-547-453-11(2) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... as a CLASS 1 LASER product. Note to comply with the limits for help. registered mark. This appliance is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is located on , the user...hazard, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned...
... as a CLASS 1 LASER product. Note to comply with the limits for help. registered mark. This appliance is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is located on , the user...hazard, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... tape 24 - Play Timer Timer recording radio programs........... 35 continued 3GB SOUND FLASH Creating a party environment 30 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting the speaker system 31 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting audio channel 31 - CD Synchro Recording - Table of Contents About this manual 5 Playable discs...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 - Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 17...
... tape 24 - Play Timer Timer recording radio programs........... 35 continued 3GB SOUND FLASH Creating a party environment 30 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting the speaker system 31 (MHC-GNX100 only) Selecting audio channel 31 - CD Synchro Recording - Table of Contents About this manual 5 Playable discs...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 - Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 17...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... the display 37 Changing the power illuminator 38 Viewing information about the disc in the display 38 Optional Components Hooking up optional components ......... 40 Listening to audio from a connected component 41 Recording on a connected component .. 41 (For MHC-GNX100/GNX90/ GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GNX66/GNX60) Connecting external antennas 42 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 43...
... the display 37 Changing the power illuminator 38 Viewing information about the disc in the display 38 Optional Components Hooking up optional components ......... 40 Listening to audio from a connected component 41 Recording on a connected component .. 41 (For MHC-GNX100/GNX90/ GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GNX66/GNX60) Connecting external antennas 42 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 43...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... (main unit) HCD-GNX88 - 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-GNX60 The MHC-GNX66 consists of : - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX88 • Surround speakers SS-RSX80 The...
... (main unit) HCD-GNX88 - 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-GNX60 The MHC-GNX66 consists of : - Speaker system • Front speakers SS-GNX88 • Surround speakers SS-RSX80 The...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... than eight characters. A Multi Session disc is a recording method that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on this system cannot play back the following formats: - MP3 audio track format that conforms to ISO 9660a) Level 1, Level 2, Joliet in the following discs...non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with MP3 audio tracks) CD Graphics (CDG)* Audio Audio + Video * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only Discs that this system. List of playable discs Format of discs Audio CDs Disc logo Contents Audio CD-R/CD-RW (Audio CDs/ CD Graphics (CDG)*/Discs...
... than eight characters. A Multi Session disc is a recording method that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on this system cannot play back the following formats: - MP3 audio track format that conforms to ISO 9660a) Level 1, Level 2, Joliet in the following discs...non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with MP3 audio tracks) CD Graphics (CDG)* Audio Audio + Video * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only Discs that this system. List of playable discs Format of discs Audio CDs Disc logo Contents Audio CD-R/CD-RW (Audio CDs/ CD Graphics (CDG)*/Discs...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... ended by some that among those discs, there are marketed by "closing the session" are not supported. • The system may not be playable by the user. Notes on discs • This system can play back Multi Session discs when an MP3 audio track is recognized as the first session. 7GB Please... CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that conform to a depth of America (RIAA). Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session • This system can play back discs that have the extension ".MP3" may result in noise or malfunction. • The...
... ended by some that among those discs, there are marketed by "closing the session" are not supported. • The system may not be playable by the user. Notes on discs • This system can play back Multi Session discs when an MP3 audio track is recognized as the first session. 7GB Please... CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that conform to a depth of America (RIAA). Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session • This system can play back discs that have the extension ".MP3" may result in noise or malfunction. • The...
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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... the video input jack of the subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal and the system cord 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 When using a TV Turn on the speakers. FRONT... SPEALKER R White 3 Connect the subwoofer. (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) Connect the subwoofer cord of your TV to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack as...
... the video input jack of the subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal and the system cord 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 When using a TV Turn on the speakers. FRONT... SPEALKER R White 3 Connect the subwoofer. (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) Connect the subwoofer cord of your TV to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack as...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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When you press ?/1, the system turns on the unit and the connectors. • Be sure to a wall outlet. If the ... not fit your local power line voltage. 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. • Be sure to match the... color of your wall outlet, detach it . To connect optional components See "Hooking up the AM loop antenna, then connect it from the antennas to prevent noise. • (Except for models equipped...
When you press ?/1, the system turns on the unit and the connectors. • Be sure to a wall outlet. If the ... not fit your local power line voltage. 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. • Be sure to match the... color of your wall outlet, detach it . To connect optional components See "Hooking up the AM loop antenna, then connect it from the antennas to prevent noise. • (Except for models equipped...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Note If you do not use , the batteries should last for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to stabilize the speakers and ... on the unit for about six months. When carrying this unit Do the following procedure to avoid possible damage from slipping. 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 the display. 5 Release ?/1 first...
When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Note If you do not use , the batteries should last for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to stabilize the speakers and ... on the unit for about six months. When carrying this unit Do the following procedure to avoid possible damage from slipping. 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 the display. 5 Release ?/1 first...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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Positioning the speakers For MHC-GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GNX66/GNX60/GX9900 Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from the unit. We recommend you place your speakers as shown in Example 1. Listener ...Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) 12GB Unit Subwoofer* Front speaker (L) 0.3m Front speaker (R) 45° Surround speaker** (L) Surround speaker** (R) * MHC-GNX88/GNX80 only ** Except...
Positioning the speakers For MHC-GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GNX66/GNX60/GX9900 Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from the unit. We recommend you place your speakers as shown in Example 1. Listener ...Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) 12GB Unit Subwoofer* Front speaker (L) 0.3m Front speaker (R) 45° Surround speaker** (L) Surround speaker** (R) * MHC-GNX88/GNX80 only ** Except...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... Started Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER. or >+ repeatedly to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. or >+ repeatedly to set the clock in Power Saving Mode (page 36). 13GB To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET...
... Started Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER. or >+ repeatedly to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. or >+ repeatedly to set the clock in Power Saving Mode (page 36). 13GB To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... indicator indicator 14GB When you play back a 8 cm disc such as CD single, place it as this may cause malfunction. Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play back CDGs*, audio CDs and discs with tape, seals or paste on your TV and select the video input.... * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only When playing an audio CD Disc tray number Track number Elapsed playing time To load additional discs, press EX-CHANGE/DISC ...
... indicator indicator 14GB When you play back a 8 cm disc such as CD single, place it as this may cause malfunction. Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play back CDGs*, audio CDs and discs with tape, seals or paste on your TV and select the video input.... * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only When playing an audio CD Disc tray number Track number Elapsed playing time To load additional discs, press EX-CHANGE/DISC ...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... same operation as "1DISC" play mode you have selected in the display. The MP3 audio tracks in the disc tray continuously. Playback When playing a CDG (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/ GNX66 only) Disc tray number Track number Elapsed playing time Disc playing Disc presence indicator indicator 1 Press CD. 2 When playback is stopped, press...
... same operation as "1DISC" play mode you have selected in the display. The MP3 audio tracks in the disc tray continuously. Playback When playing a CDG (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/ GNX66 only) Disc tray number Track number Elapsed playing time Disc playing Disc presence indicator indicator 1 Press CD. 2 When playback is stopped, press...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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.... • Some time may not be recognize by this system is 150 (including root album). • The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums on a disc which can be displayed correctly depending on the MP3 audio tracks. 2) (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) You cannot find a point in...playback Press x. Notes • You cannot change the play back MP3 audio tracks in a track when playing a CDG. Other operations To Do this system is 300. • Depending on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the recording media used at the point you want (or press ALBUM ...
.... • Some time may not be recognize by this system is 150 (including root album). • The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums on a disc which can be displayed correctly depending on the MP3 audio tracks. 2) (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) You cannot find a point in...playback Press x. Notes • You cannot change the play back MP3 audio tracks in a track when playing a CDG. Other operations To Do this system is 300. • Depending on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the recording media used at the point you want (or press ALBUM ...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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Note You cannot select "REPEAT" and "ALL DISCS SHUF" at once, turn and hold ALBUM +/- Creating your own program - You can make a program of up in the display. 3 Press one of DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons or EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP on the remote repeatedly during playback until "PROGRAM" lights up to select a disc. Playback Playing repeatedly - Press REPEAT on the remote) to 25 steps from the display. To program all the MP3 audio tracks on a disc at the album you want appears in the display. on the disc(s), or all the tracks or a single track on the ...
Note You cannot select "REPEAT" and "ALL DISCS SHUF" at once, turn and hold ALBUM +/- Creating your own program - You can make a program of up in the display. 3 Press one of DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons or EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP on the remote repeatedly during playback until "PROGRAM" lights up to select a disc. Playback Playing repeatedly - Press REPEAT on the remote) to 25 steps from the display. To program all the MP3 audio tracks on a disc at the album you want appears in the display. on the disc(s), or all the tracks or a single track on the ...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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.... Clear a track from the display. the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. - on the remote repeatedly) until the album you want appears in the system's memory even after it at the album you want appears in the display. Tips • The program you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20...
.... Clear a track from the display. the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. - on the remote repeatedly) until the album you want appears in the system's memory even after it at the album you want appears in the display. Tips • The program you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20...
MHCGX9900 Instructions (main component system)
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... frequency of "Manual tuning preset". 4 Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote repeatedly until "AUTO" lights up to tune in the station you want as the system scans for a station. The frequency changes as described in steps 2 and 3 of your favourite stations. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press...
... frequency of "Manual tuning preset". 4 Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote repeatedly until "AUTO" lights up to tune in the station you want as the system scans for a station. The frequency changes as described in steps 2 and 3 of your favourite stations. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press...