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3-286-483-13(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GTX888 MHC-GTX787 MHC-GTX777 LBT-ZTX7 ©2008 Sony Corporation
3-286-483-13(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GTX888 MHC-GTX787 MHC-GTX777 LBT-ZTX7 ©2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. The recorded music is limited to private use only. In this product. Speaker System • Front speakers SS-GTX787 The MHC-GTX777 consists of : - Unit HCD-GTX777 - Unit HCD-ZTX7 - MICROVAULT is a trademark of : - Unit HCD-...GTX888 - Unit HCD-GTX787 - The MHC-GTX888 consists of Sony Corporation. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back Multi Session discs with copyright protection...
...conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. The recorded music is limited to private use only. In this product. Speaker System • Front speakers SS-GTX787 The MHC-GTX777 consists of : - Unit HCD-GTX777 - Unit HCD-ZTX7 - MICROVAULT is a trademark of : - Unit HCD-...GTX888 - Unit HCD-GTX787 - The MHC-GTX888 consists of Sony Corporation. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back Multi Session discs with copyright protection...
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.... ./> (go backward/go forward) (pages 20, 27, 34) Press to fast forward or rewind. Remote: Press to select the sound system. E Disc tray (pages 11, 20, 43, 48) F SURROUND SPEAKER MODE (MHC-GTX888 only) (page 30) Press to find a point in a radio station. +/- (pages 20, 27, 33, 36) Press to select... 20, 24, 27, 29, 44) Remote: (play) (pages 20, 27, 29, 44) Remote: X (pause) (pages 20, 29) Press to select a frequency band. SURROUND (MHC-GTX787/MHC-GTX777/ LBT-ZTX7 only) (page 30) Press to select a preset sound effect. ed ql es wl qf q; B Display (pages 11, 31, 32, 48) Meter display...
.... ./> (go backward/go forward) (pages 20, 27, 34) Press to fast forward or rewind. Remote: Press to select the sound system. E Disc tray (pages 11, 20, 43, 48) F SURROUND SPEAKER MODE (MHC-GTX888 only) (page 30) Press to find a point in a radio station. +/- (pages 20, 27, 33, 36) Press to select... 20, 24, 27, 29, 44) Remote: (play) (pages 20, 27, 29, 44) Remote: X (pause) (pages 20, 29) Press to select a frequency band. SURROUND (MHC-GTX787/MHC-GTX777/ LBT-ZTX7 only) (page 30) Press to select a preset sound effect. ed ql es wl qf q; B Display (pages 11, 31, 32, 48) Meter display...
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...(page 39). Note "LINK", "MATRIX SUR 1" and "MATRIX SUR 2" light up when the MP3 file contains ID3 tag information. J Lights up for MHC-GTX888 only. "1", "2" and "3" light up when there is displayed. N Indicates the type of disc or file that displayed (page 32). - D ...playback. K Lights up during transferring onto an USB device or recording onto a tape (pages 23, 36). M Indicates the type of audio file information that the system recognized. Display 1 2 3 45 2 6 Guide to parts and controls qfqd qs qa q; 9 87 A " " lights up when an optional USB device ...
...(page 39). Note "LINK", "MATRIX SUR 1" and "MATRIX SUR 2" light up when the MP3 file contains ID3 tag information. J Lights up for MHC-GTX888 only. "1", "2" and "3" light up when there is displayed. N Indicates the type of disc or file that displayed (page 32). - D ...playback. K Lights up during transferring onto an USB device or recording onto a tape (pages 23, 36). M Indicates the type of audio file information that the system recognized. Display 1 2 3 45 2 6 Guide to parts and controls qfqd qs qa q; 9 87 A " " lights up when an optional USB device ...
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Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to the audio output jacks of an optional component (such as a TV or VCR). AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 12GB Getting Started Hooking up noise. B VIDEO (AUDIO ...IN) L/R jacks Use an audio cord to connect to avoid picking up the system A 1 2 B 1 To AM loop antenna 2 To FM lead antenna 3 To subwoofer A 4 To subwoofer B 5 To front speaker (right) 6 To front speaker (left) 7 To surround...
Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to the audio output jacks of an optional component (such as a TV or VCR). AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 12GB Getting Started Hooking up noise. B VIDEO (AUDIO ...IN) L/R jacks Use an audio cord to connect to avoid picking up the system A 1 2 B 1 To AM loop antenna 2 To FM lead antenna 3 To subwoofer A 4 To subwoofer B 5 To front speaker (right) 6 To front speaker (left) 7 To surround...
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... • Be sure to use only the supplied speakers. • Be sure to the unit. Getting Started C Speakers (MHC-GTX888/MHC-GTX777 only) The speaker connectors are color-coded with their respective speaker terminals on the front speakers. When connecting speaker cords,...and subwoofer B to connect the speakers securely and correctly. Front speakers FRONT SPEAKER L R White Subwoofer A (MHC-GTX888 only) CSYOSNTTERMOL SUBWOOFER SOSN-LWY GF8O8R8A SOSN-LWY GF8O8R8B Purple Tip (MHC-GTX787/LBT-ZTX7 only) Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the unit. Continued l 13GB
... • Be sure to use only the supplied speakers. • Be sure to the unit. Getting Started C Speakers (MHC-GTX888/MHC-GTX777 only) The speaker connectors are color-coded with their respective speaker terminals on the front speakers. When connecting speaker cords,...and subwoofer B to connect the speakers securely and correctly. Front speakers FRONT SPEAKER L R White Subwoofer A (MHC-GTX888 only) CSYOSNTTERMOL SUBWOOFER SOSN-LWY GF8O8R8A SOSN-LWY GF8O8R8B Purple Tip (MHC-GTX787/LBT-ZTX7 only) Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the unit. Continued l 13GB
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...controller upon receiving music source from the plug (only for the recommended lighting device. The demonstration appears in the display. Using the subwoofers (MHC-GTX888 only) You can use of the D-LIGHT SYNC controller and lighting device, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective device...220V 230-240V 1 Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the connected lighting device or the type of your wall outlet, detach it from the system. You need to connect the D-LIGHT SYNC controller to light up the indicator. D-LIGHT SYNC controller cord F Power Connect the power ...
...controller upon receiving music source from the plug (only for the recommended lighting device. The demonstration appears in the display. Using the subwoofers (MHC-GTX888 only) You can use of the D-LIGHT SYNC controller and lighting device, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective device...220V 230-240V 1 Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the connected lighting device or the type of your wall outlet, detach it from the system. You need to connect the D-LIGHT SYNC controller to light up the indicator. D-LIGHT SYNC controller cord F Power Connect the power ...
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... CA F G E B D 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 MHC-GTX787/LBT-ZTX7 only There are 2 ways to place the front speakers. Positioning the speakers You can place your listening position. A Front speaker (left) B Front ... the front speakers at least 0.3 meter (1 foot) away from your speakers as shown below or by using Line Array Speaker System (page 17). Example 1: AGB 0.3 m 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 (1 foot) Example 2: G A B 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 0.3 m (1 foot) MHC-GTX777 only CAGBD 0.3 m 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 (1 foot) Note Place the speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from the unit...
... CA F G E B D 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 MHC-GTX787/LBT-ZTX7 only There are 2 ways to place the front speakers. Positioning the speakers You can place your listening position. A Front speaker (left) B Front ... the front speakers at least 0.3 meter (1 foot) away from your speakers as shown below or by using Line Array Speaker System (page 17). Example 1: AGB 0.3 m 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 (1 foot) Example 2: G A B 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 0.3 m (1 foot) MHC-GTX777 only CAGBD 0.3 m 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 (1 foot) Note Place the speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from the unit...
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...) to the speaker cabinet. Wing Front right speaker Surround right speaker Stopper Spacer B Wing Front right speaker Rear stopper Subwoofer A Continued l 17GB MHC-GTX888 only 1 Insert the pins of the Spacer B. Make sure the front right speaker is within the rear stopper of the subwoofer A and ...B Hook Front right speaker Subwoofer A 4 Stack the surround right speaker horizontally on top of subwoofer A. Getting Started Installing Line Array Speaker System (MHC-GTX888/MHC-GTX777 only) To create a party environment, we recommend that suitable for large room like a hall.
...) to the speaker cabinet. Wing Front right speaker Surround right speaker Stopper Spacer B Wing Front right speaker Rear stopper Subwoofer A Continued l 17GB MHC-GTX888 only 1 Insert the pins of the Spacer B. Make sure the front right speaker is within the rear stopper of the subwoofer A and ...B Hook Front right speaker Subwoofer A 4 Stack the surround right speaker horizontally on top of subwoofer A. Getting Started Installing Line Array Speaker System (MHC-GTX888/MHC-GTX777 only) To create a party environment, we recommend that suitable for large room like a hall.
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... and surround right speaker horn are at the same side. Make sure the horns are near to the speaker cabinet. Surround right speaker Horn SONY emblem Front right speaker 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to horizontal position. Make sure the surround right speaker is within the stopper and wings... of the front right speaker. MHC-GTX777 only 1 Place the front right speaker horizontally. 2 Put the Spacer C (supplied) on top of the Spacer C. Turn the SONY emblem on the front right and surround right speaker to install the front left...
... and surround right speaker horn are at the same side. Make sure the horns are near to the speaker cabinet. Surround right speaker Horn SONY emblem Front right speaker 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to horizontal position. Make sure the surround right speaker is within the stopper and wings... of the front right speaker. MHC-GTX777 only 1 Place the front right speaker horizontally. 2 Put the Spacer C (supplied) on top of the Spacer C. Turn the SONY emblem on the front right and surround right speaker to install the front left...
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.... 1 Press "/1 to select "CLOCK SET?", then press ENTER. 3 Press . Getting Started Positioning the Line Array Speaker System A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Surround speaker (left) D Surround speaker (right) E Subwoofer A F Subwoofer B G Unit MHC-GTX888 only C D A G B F E 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) MHC-GTX777 only C G D A B 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) Notes • For maximum listening effect, we recommend you disconnect the...
.... 1 Press "/1 to select "CLOCK SET?", then press ENTER. 3 Press . Getting Started Positioning the Line Array Speaker System A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Surround speaker (left) D Surround speaker (right) E Subwoofer A F Subwoofer B G Unit MHC-GTX888 only C D A G B F E 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) MHC-GTX777 only C G D A B 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) Notes • For maximum listening effect, we recommend you disconnect the...
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... on the remote) repeatedly. To exit the OPTIONS menu, press OPTIONS. Set the surround effect (MHC-GTX787/ MHC-GTX777/ LBT-ZTX7 only) Press SURROUND repeatedly until "GROOVE"* or "Z-GROOVE"* lights up in the display. Selecting the sound system (MHC-GTX888 only) You can actually sense the size of the room. "MATRIX SUR 1" lights up...
... on the remote) repeatedly. To exit the OPTIONS menu, press OPTIONS. Set the surround effect (MHC-GTX787/ MHC-GTX777/ LBT-ZTX7 only) Press SURROUND repeatedly until "GROOVE"* or "Z-GROOVE"* lights up in the display. Selecting the sound system (MHC-GTX888 only) You can actually sense the size of the room. "MATRIX SUR 1" lights up...
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...39). There is no microphone sound. • Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the system. There is severe hum or noise. • A TV or VCR is disconnected or a power failure occurred....• Point the remote at the same time. After checking the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The clock or timer setting is canceled. • The power cord is placed too close ...• If your unit have a voltage selector, is the voltage selector set correctly. • (MHC-GTX787/LBT-ZTX7 only) Are the + and - Check the voltage for your region, then make ...
...39). There is no microphone sound. • Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the system. There is severe hum or noise. • A TV or VCR is disconnected or a power failure occurred....• Point the remote at the same time. After checking the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The clock or timer setting is canceled. • The power cord is placed too close ...• If your unit have a voltage selector, is the voltage selector set correctly. • (MHC-GTX787/LBT-ZTX7 only) Are the + and - Check the voltage for your region, then make ...
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... POINTER" is not set to "METER OFF". • The headphones are connected to "OFF" in the display. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. terminals are connected to the unit. (MHC-GTX888/MHC-GTX777 only) There is not set to "EXCITE 1" or "EXCITE 2". The meter display is turned off. • Check that "METER POINTER...
... POINTER" is not set to "METER OFF". • The headphones are connected to "OFF" in the display. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. terminals are connected to the unit. (MHC-GTX888/MHC-GTX777 only) There is not set to "EXCITE 1" or "EXCITE 2". The meter display is turned off. • Check that "METER POINTER...
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...the tape's overwrite protection tab from side A or B as thinner, benzine, or alcohol. For details, refer to completely erase tapes. Amplifier section MHC-GTX888 (HCD-GTX888) Brazil model only The following are measured at AC 127 V or 220 V, 50/60 Hz Front/Surround speaker RMS output ... separately) after every 20 to rated output. Failure to demagnetize the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality or an inability of the system to the instructions of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as illustrated. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC ...
...the tape's overwrite protection tab from side A or B as thinner, benzine, or alcohol. For details, refer to completely erase tapes. Amplifier section MHC-GTX888 (HCD-GTX888) Brazil model only The following are measured at AC 127 V or 220 V, 50/60 Hz Front/Surround speaker RMS output ... separately) after every 20 to rated output. Failure to demagnetize the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality or an inability of the system to the instructions of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as illustrated. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC ...
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Subwoofer RMS output power (reference): 160 W + 160 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 100 Hz, 10% THD) MHC-GTX787 (HCD-GTX787) Brazil model only The following are measured at AC 127 V or 220 V, 50/60 Hz Front speaker RMS output power: 300 W + 300 W (... Hz Front speaker Power Output (rated): 230 W + 230 W (at 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD) RMS output power (reference): 380 W + 380 W (per channel at 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-GTX777 (HCD-GTX777) European model only The following are measured at AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Front/Surround speaker Power Output (rated): 235 W + 235 W (at...
Subwoofer RMS output power (reference): 160 W + 160 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 100 Hz, 10% THD) MHC-GTX787 (HCD-GTX787) Brazil model only The following are measured at AC 127 V or 220 V, 50/60 Hz Front speaker RMS output power: 300 W + 300 W (... Hz Front speaker Power Output (rated): 230 W + 230 W (at 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD) RMS output power (reference): 380 W + 380 W (per channel at 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-GTX777 (HCD-GTX777) European model only The following are measured at AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Front/Surround speaker Power Output (rated): 235 W + 235 W (at...
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Speakers For MHC-GTX888 Front speaker (SS-GTX888) Speaker system 2-way, 2-driver, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: ...3/8 inches) Mass Approx. 3.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz) net per speaker Subwoofer A (SS-WG888A)/ Subwoofer B (SS-WG888B) Subwoofer system 1-way, 1-driver, Bass reflex Speaker unit Subwoofer: 250 mm (10 inches), cone type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 400... 14 5/8 × 14 5/8 inches) Mass Approx. 8.3 kg (18 lb 5 oz) For MHC-GTX787/LBT-ZTX7 Front speaker (SS-GTX787/SS-ZTX7) Speaker system 2-way, 3-driver, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm (8 inches), cone type ×...
Speakers For MHC-GTX888 Front speaker (SS-GTX888) Speaker system 2-way, 2-driver, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: ...3/8 inches) Mass Approx. 3.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz) net per speaker Subwoofer A (SS-WG888A)/ Subwoofer B (SS-WG888B) Subwoofer system 1-way, 1-driver, Bass reflex Speaker unit Subwoofer: 250 mm (10 inches), cone type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 400... 14 5/8 × 14 5/8 inches) Mass Approx. 8.3 kg (18 lb 5 oz) For MHC-GTX787/LBT-ZTX7 Front speaker (SS-GTX787/SS-ZTX7) Speaker system 2-way, 3-driver, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm (8 inches), cone type ×...
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For MHC-GTX777 Front speaker (SS-GTX777) Speaker system 2-way, 2-driver, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm (8 inches...3/4 × 12 1/2 inches) Mass Approx. 6.6 kg (14 lb 9 oz) net per speaker Surround speaker (SS-RSX777) Speaker system 2-way, 2-driver, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm (8 inches), cone type Tweeter: 25 mm (1 inch), horn type Rated ...models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption MHC-GTX888: 430 W MHC-GTX787/MHC-GTX777/ LBT-ZTX7: 300 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) HCD-GTX888/HCD-GTX787/ HCD-GTX777/HCD-ZTX7: 281 ...
For MHC-GTX777 Front speaker (SS-GTX777) Speaker system 2-way, 2-driver, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm (8 inches...3/4 × 12 1/2 inches) Mass Approx. 6.6 kg (14 lb 9 oz) net per speaker Surround speaker (SS-RSX777) Speaker system 2-way, 2-driver, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm (8 inches), cone type Tweeter: 25 mm (1 inch), horn type Rated ...models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption MHC-GTX888: 430 W MHC-GTX787/MHC-GTX777/ LBT-ZTX7: 300 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) HCD-GTX888/HCD-GTX787/ HCD-GTX777/HCD-ZTX7: 281 ...