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Question posted by joanlw on August 7th, 2012

Troubleshooting

CD Player displays "MECHA ERROR". Manual does not address. Please advise.

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Limited Warranty - Page 1

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 invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to ...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 1

... you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No MHC-GX555/GX355/GX255 MHC-RG575S/RG475S/RG470/ RG270/RG170 ©2005 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 2-580-011-12(1) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 3

.../Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 12 - Repeat Play Creating your favorite CD tracks on a tape manually 18 - Rec Timer Display Turning off the display 24 - CD-TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape 18 - Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 19 Using the sub woofer 19 (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) Selecting the sound effect 19 Adjusting the graphic...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 4

... logo CD-Gs* (CD-Graphics) CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files) * Playback is a CD having the same or similar names. Do not use this unit. In Level 1, file names must be no longer than eight nested folder levels. Other discs cannot be no more than those recorded in the following discs on this manual This manual mainly...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 5

...can be added (nonfinalized disc). Furthermore, the disc will be recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc. 5GB Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is determined by... and 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly. • The following discs take a longer time to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Cautions when playing a disc that do not ...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 6

Connect the right and left ) 2 Connect the sub woofer. (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) Connect the speaker cords to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal ... using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Sub woofer* Front speaker (right) * MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only 1 Connect the front speakers. Insert only the stripped portion Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Black...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 8

...the remote for models equipped with new ones. * MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to CD. 2 Make sure that all discs are removed from...then press CD to switch the function to protect the CD mechanism. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with an adaptor). The demonstration appears in the display. Front ...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 9

... placing a bookshelf against the wall, etc. To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press . The clock starts working. Getting Started Placing the sub woofer (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • You cannot set the...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 12

...displaying CD-G images with fading effects • On Mexican model, when you play back a CD-G, some operation may cause image distortion on the disc, it may encounter such problems as many albums or nonMP3 audio ...up to 8 levels. • MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that they are many layers. • When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the tracks on the encoding...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 18

... load a disc you want 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 a tape. "REC" flashes. 4 Press REC PAUSE/START. You can...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 21

... press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: ...(Latin American model only) You can "mix" sounds by playing one of the components and singing or speaking into a microphone (not supplied). Turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN...Use buttons on your voice through the microphone only, you want to record (e.g., CD). Note Microphone does not function while the tape deck is selected. 3 Press REC...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 27

... up the 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 this system. See "Hooking up optional components". 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or AUDIO IN on the unit) until "AUDIO IN" appears. 3 Start playing the connected component. Otherwise, you can then record or...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 28

...the system? General The display starts flashing as soon as possible. • Connect the supplied speakers. The demonstration disappears. "- -:- -" appears in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the... not connected. • Check the speaker connections (page 6). • There is no audio output during the Rec Timer. If the problem persists after checking all the above items, consult...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 29

... the expansion format. • The MP3 audio track does not have the extension ".MP3...CD Synchro Recording, then press Z on separate stands. the album and track organization structure is acoustic feedback. • Reduce the volume. • For Latin American model, move the microphone away from the system, or placing them on the unit to press the tray closed with the player. Troubleshooting...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 31

CD...the tape because the tab has been removed from the cassette. Troubleshooting 31GB OVER You have reached the end of the disc while ...playback or pause. NO TAPE There is no tape in the player or you have been erased. Other NOT IN USE You pressed... played on this system (such as DVD, VCD, or CD-ROM without MP3 audio tracks, etc.). Tuner COMPLETE The preset operation ended normally. ...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 34

...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 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. MHC...) 34GB North American model: MHC-GX555 Front speaker Continuous RMS power output...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 35

... mini jack): accepts headphones of 6 to 16 ohms SUBWOOFER OUT (MHC-GX555/RG575S/ RG475S only): accepts impedance of 8 ohms or more VIDEO OUT (phono jack) (Mexican model only): max. output level 1Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync negative, load impedance 75 ohms SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system...

MHCGX355 Instructions (model of entire system) - Page 40

...AUDIO IN wl (18, 27) AUDIO IN jack wf (27) CD es (8, 10, 13, 18) CD SYNC wj (18) Deck A wg (17) Deck B qk (17, 18, 21) DISC 1 - 3 qa (11, 13, 30) DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE qd (10, 11, 13, 18) Disc tray 0 (10) DISPLAY 3 (16, 24, 25) Display... only 2) Latin American model only (Mexican model comes with 2 microphone jacks) 3) MHC-GX555/RG575S/ RG475S only 1 2 3 456789q; EQ +/l L/ - O ALBUM +/-

Marketing Specifications - Page 1

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 In for Digital Music Players or PC Input s Tuner with 10...

Marketing Specifications - Page 2

...x 12.9" x 16.7" (280 x 327 x 425 mm) Supplied Accessories: Instruction Manual Remote Commander® Remote Control RM-SC3 AA Batteries x 2 1. MHC-GX555 Mini System features s 460 Watts Total: 145 Watts per channel x 2 (RMS 10% ... is prohibited. s CD-R/CD-RW1 with 3 Band Control creates enhanced sound modes for one-touch recording. s PC/Audio In for Digital Music Players or PC Input An...