Sony MHC-GX555 Stereo System User Manual
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1. 28 nee eere reet 31 Additional Information 22 1 32 34 List of button locations and reference E ETE 40 968 468 How to use this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the remote but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names Playahle discs You can play back the following discs on this system Other discs cannot be played back List of playable discs Format of discs Disc logo Audio CDs COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO CD Gs COMPACT CD Graphics DIGITAL AUDIO GRAPHICS CD R CD RW COMPACT COMPACT audio data MP3 DIGITALAUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO files 127401019 ReWritable aise oise 105 ReWritable Playback is possible only on Mexican model Discs that this system cannot play CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWSs other than those recorded in the following formats music CD format format that conforms to ISO9660P Level 1 Level 2 Joliet or Multi Session Discs with non standard shapes e g heart square star cannot be played on this unit Attempting to do so may damage the unit Do not use such discs A disc with paper or stickers on it A disc that has the adhesive cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it D 1509662. When using Turn on the and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this system Note Mexican model is designed to play back only CD Gs recorded in the NTSC color system If you play a CD G recorded in other color system the pictures may not be displayed correctly Extend the FM lead antenna horizontall s ia y For models with a voltage selector set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage Refer to the print on your system s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings Plug type AM loop antenna VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120v 220V 230 240v Extend the FM lead North American model antenna horizontally Connect white side Other models Connect brown side Saudi Arabian model 120 127 V Note To prevent noise pickup keep the antennas away from the speaker cords continued 7688 868 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet The demonstration appears in the display When you press 1 0 the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends If the plug does not fit the wall socket detach the supplied plug adaptor only for models equipped with an adaptor Inserting two R6 size AA batteries into the remote Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Tip With normal use the batteries should last for abo
3. Remote Commander 1 R6 Size AA batteries 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM lead antenna 1 Video cable Mexican model only 1 Speaker pads MHC GX555 RG575S RG4758 12 MHC GX355 GX255 RG470 RG270 RG170 8 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice jeuonippy 3965 40 List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text Illustration number 80 17 18 21 Name of button part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER ALBUM 12 11 13 18 AUDIO IN 29 18 27 AUDIO IN jack 24 27 CD 82 8 10 13 18 CD SYNC 27 18 Deck A 25 17 Deck B 18 17 18 21 DISC 1 3 11 11 13 30 DISC SKIP EX CHANGE 13 10 11 13 18 Disc tray fto 10 DISPLAY 3 16 24 25 Display window 5 ECHO LEVEL 21 21 EFFECT ON OFF 4 19 ENTER 4 13 14 20 EQ BAND 2 20 GROOVE 4 19 ILLUMINATION 2 26 30 MIC jack 23 21 MIC LEVEL 22 21 MULTIPLEX 6 21 Operation Dial EQ 1 ADI P z P FILE 4 20 PHONES jack 20 PLAY MODE 81 11 1
4. Do not place the system in locations where it is Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Subject to vibrations Subject to direct sunlight Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On heat buildup Although the system heats up during operation this is not a malfunction Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the system If you continuously use this system at a high volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet To prevent a malfunction do not cover the ventilation hole for the cooling fan On the speaker system Except for Mexican model This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and the picture on TV sets may become magnetically distorted In such a case turn off the power of the TV set once and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again If there seems to be no improvement locate the speaker system further away from the TV set Mexican model only In case color irregularity is observed on nearby a TV screen With the magnetically shielded type of front speaker system the front speakers can be installed near a TV set However color irregularity may still be observed on the TV screen depending on the type of your TV
5. FUNCTION 6 10 13 14 15 17 27 PLAY MODE 20 11 13 17 REPEAT 4 12 SLEEP 22 22 TAPE 17 TUNER BAND 5 14 15 TUNER MEMORY 119 14 TUNING MODE 20 14 15 VOLUME 19 19 22 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 1 0 power 1 8 23 44 gt gt rewind fast forward 7 We play H pause 11 17 8 11 17 8 11 17 W stop 8 11 17 tuning 16 14 44 9 go back go forward 1 6 9 11 17 jeuonippy 4158 Sony Corporation Printed in China http www sony net E
6. Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations 14 Listening to the radio 15 Preset Tuning Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System RDS 16 European model only Tape Play Loading a tape a tape Tape Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a p MCA 18 CD TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape manually 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 equalizer and STOTINE xit es 20 Selecting the surround effect 20 Singing along Karaoke 21 Latin American model only Timer Falling asleep to music 22 Sleep Timer Waking up to music eeseses 22 Play Timer Timer recording radio programs 23 Rec Timer Display Turning off the display 24 Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the diSpl y sci 25 Changing the Power illuminator 26 Viewing the tuner information in the 5 d neues 26 Optional Components Hooking up optional components 27 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies
7. Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time so that you can fall asleep to music Press SLEEP Each time you press the button the minute display the turn off time changes cyclically as follows AUTO 90MIN 80MIN 70MIN 10MIN OFF The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after the current disc or tape finishes playing Other operations To Press Check the SLEEP once remaining time Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the to turn off time you want Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP Timer function OFF appears You cannot check the remaining time if you select AUTO Note Do not set to AUTO during Synchro Recording ona tape Tip You can use the Sleep Timer even if you have not set the clock Waking up to music Play Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time Make sure you have set the clock see Setting the clock on page 9 Use buttons on the remote for the operation 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play CD Load a disc To start from a specific track make a program see Creating your own program on page 13 Tape Load a tape with the side you want to play facing forward Tuner Tune in the preset radio station see Listening to the radio on page 15 2 Press VOLUME to adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 4 Press 44 or gt gt I
8. Tape NO TAB You cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the cassette NO TAPE There is no tape in the tape deck Timer PUSH SELECT You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation SET CLOCK You tried to select the timer when the clock is not set SET TIMER You tried to select the timer when the Play Timer or Rec Timer are not set TIME NG The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are set to the same time Other NOT IN USE You pressed an invalid button 31 GB 3268 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 local power supply On safety The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the system from the wall outlet mains if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the power cord mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On placement Do not place the system in an inclined position
9. ONY 2 580 011 12 1 Mini HI FI Component System Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No COMPACT COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO GRAPHICS MHC GX555 GX355 GX255 MHC RG575S RG475S RG470 RG270 RG170 2005 Sony Corporation 268 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product This marking is located on the rear exterior CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U S A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALI
10. PRESET appears in the display 4 Press or or turn TUNING on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset station Preset number ITZ m all 11 TUNED Frequency E BI LI n continued aaun 1568 168 Listening to non preset radio station Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to TUNER 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappear from the display 4 Press or or turn TUNING on the unit repeatedly to tune in the desired station Note When switching to CD function from tuner a longer time may be required to access the disc In this case set CD POWER ON by CD power manage function page 15 Tips To improve broadcast reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect a commercially available external antenna When an FM stereo program has static noise press FM MODE repeatedly until MONO appears There will be no stereo effect but the reception will improve Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears in step 3 above then press or or turn TUNING on the unit The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station Automatic Tuning To record the radio programs use manual recording page 18 Using the Radio Data System
11. Symbols lt gt Q V Other characters may not be displayed correctly Tuner Severe hum or noise stations cannot be received TUNED or STEREO flashes in the display Set the proper band and frequency page 14 Connect the antenna properly page 7 Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception then set up the antenna again If you cannot obtain good reception we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length so make sure you extend it fully Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment Set CD POWER OFF by CD power manage function page 15 A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo Press FM MODE repeatedly until STEREO appears Tape deck The tape does not record or play or there is a decrease in sound level The heads are dirty Clean them page 33 The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them page 33 The tape does not erase completely The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them page 33 There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty Clean them page 33 Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them pa
12. RDS European model only What is the Radio Data System Radio Data System RDS is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal RDS is available only on FM stations Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS system check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the station name appears in the display To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows Station Preset number and frequency Clock display for eight seconds Effect status If the RDS broadcast is not properly received the station name may not appear in the display 2 Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio stations page 14 Other operations To Do this Tape Play Stop play Press Loading a tape Pause Press M Press again to resume play Use buttons on the unit for the operation Fast forward or Press lt or gt rewind 1 Bisse repeatedly to select Remove atape Press
13. Mexican model Saudi Arabian model Other models Power consumption 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 220 V AC 50 60 Hz 127 V AC 60 Hz 120 127 220 or 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector 120 V 220 V or 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector USA model MHC GX555 285 watts MHC GX355 210 watts Canadian model MHC GX555 380 VA MHC GX355 290 VA MHC GX255 110 watts European and Russian models MHC RG475S 300 watts 0 25 watts at the Power Saving Mode MHC RG470 240 watts 0 25 watts at the Power Saving Mode MHC RG270 190 watts 0 25 watts at the Power Saving Mode MHC RG170 70 watts 0 25 watts at the Power Saving Mode Other models MHC RG575S 300 watts MHC RG475S 300 watts MHC RG470 170 watts MHC RG270 210 watts MHC RG170 125 watts Dimensions w h d excl speakers Approx 280 x 325 x 430 mm Mass excl speakers North American models MHC GX555 MHC GX355 Canadian model MHC GX555 MHC GX355 MHC GX255 European and Russian models MHC RG4758 MHC RG470 MHC RG270 170 Other models MHC RGS75S MHC RG475S MHC RG470 MHC RG270 MHC RG170 Supplied accessories Approx 10 5 kg Approx 10 0 kg Approx 10 5 kg Approx 10 0 kg Approx 8 5 kg Approx 10 5 kg Approx 10 0 kg Approx 8 7 kg Approx 7 2 kg Approx 10 5 kg Approx 10 5 kg Approx 10 4 kg Approx 10 0 kg Approx 8 5 kg
14. Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass Bass reflex type 20 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 265 x 325 x 365 mm Approx 6 3 kg 3 way 4 unit bass reflex type magnetically shielded type uoneuuoju 15 cm cone type 15 cm cone type 5 cm x 2 cone type 6 ohms Approx 245 x 380 x 240 mm Approx 5 9 kg net per speaker continued 3768 Front speaker SS RG475AV for MHC RG270 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Sub woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass Other models 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type magnetically shielded type 13 cm cone type 13 cm cone type 5 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 230 x 345 x 235 mm Approx 4 0 kg net per speaker Front speaker SS RG575 for MHC RG575S Speaker system Speaker units Sub Woofer Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 4 unit bass reflex type 15 cm cone type 15 cm cone type 5 cm x 2 cone type 6 ohms Approx 245 x 380 x 290 mm Approx 5 5 kg net per speaker Sub woofer SS WG575 for MHC RG575S Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass Bass reflex type 20 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 265 x 325 x 365 mm Approx 6 3 kg Front speaker SS RG475 for MHC RG475S Speaker system Speaker units Sub woofer Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 3
15. PUSH amp on the unit in stop deck A or B mode 2 Press PUSH 3 Load a recorded recordable tape in Searching for the beginning of deck A or B with the side you want to the current or the next track play record facing forward AMS To go forward With the side you want to Press gt gt or turn KKI PI on the unit eM clockwise during playback eet TAPE A or TAPE B gt gt gt 1 appears To go back Press or turn KKI DA on the unit counterclockwise during playback TAPE A or TAPE B lt lt lt 1 appears AMS Automatic Music Sensor Playing a tape Notes The AMS function may not operate correctly under You can use TYPE I normal tape the following circumstances 1 Load a tape When the unrecorded space between songs is less To play both decks in succession press than 4 seconds long PLAY MODE repeatedly until RELAY When the system is placed near a television Relay Play appears in the display e Do not eject the tape during playback or recording as this may cause irreparable damage to the tape and 2 Press TAPE or FUNCTION repeatedly cassette holder to switch the function to TAPE 3 Press gt The tape starts playing After the playback of the front side of deck A deck B plays the front side then stops VT r1 o 4 ds w r1 NON amp Fog 1768 1868 Tape Recording Recording
16. or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until PGM appears Press DISC SKIP or DISC 1 or DISC SKIP EX CHANGE on the unit to select a disc Press 44 or gt gt repeatedly or turn KK DPI on the unit until the desired track number appears When programming the MP3 audio tracks press ALBUM or repeatedly to select the desired album then press 44 or gt gt repeatedly or turn KKI DDA on the unit until the desired track number appears Disc tray number Selected track number doo od Qt E nj a me a Lb Zi E CD PGM Total playing time including selected track Press ENTER The track is programmed The program step number appears followed by the total playing time 6 Program additional tracks To program Repeat steps Other tracks on the 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on 3to5 other discs 7 Press gt Program Play starts Other operations To Do this Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE repeatedly Play in stop mode until PGM disappears Clear a track from Press CLEAR in stop mode the end Tips The program you made remains after Program Play finishes To play the same program again press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD then press B However the program is cleared when you open the disc tray e appears when the total
17. set If color irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes Make sure you place the right speaker on the right side and the left speaker on the left side of the unit If color irregularity is observed again Place the speakers farther away from the TV set IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution This system is capable of holding a still video image or on screen display image on your television screen indefinitely If you leave the still video image or on screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this On operation If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player Should this occur the system will not operate properly Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates When you move the system take out any disc If you have any questions or problems concerning your system please consult your nearest Sony dealer Notes on discs Before playing clean the disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or he
18. 0 Format The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD ROM There are several specification levels In Level 1 file names must be in the 8 3 format no more than eight characters in the name no more than three characters in the extension MP3 and in capital letters Folder names can be no longer than eight characters There can be no more than eight nested folder levels Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to 31 characters long Each folder can have up to 8 trees For Joliet in the expansion format file and folder names can have up to 64 characters make sure of the contents of the writing software etc 2 Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track At Once method Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead in and end at an area called Lead out A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions with each segment from Lead in to Lead out regarded as a single session CD Extra This format records audio audio CD data on the tracks in session and data on the tracks in session 2 Mixed CD This format records data on the first track and audio audio CD data on the second and subsequent tracks of a session Notes on CD R and CD RW Some CD Rs or CD RWs cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc or the characteristics of the recor
19. 3 17 Power illuminator 15 PRESET EQ 4 19 REC PAUSE START Remote sensor 7 SUBWOOFER ON OFF 9 19 SURROUND 4 20 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 1 0 power 1 8 15 24 28 30 H pause 12 11 17 stop 12 11 17 21 30 gt fast forward 12 11 17 gt play 12 11 17 444 rewind 12 11 17 amp eject 14 10 PUSH 4 deck B eject 16 17 4 PUSH deck A eject 26 17 D Mexican model only 26 29 18 21 TAPE 30 17 18 21 2 Latin American model only TUNER BAND 1 1 TUNING MODE 8 VOLUME control 19 4 15 18 Mexican model comes with 14 15 2 microphone jacks 19 MHC GX555 RG575S RG475S only 9110 TUNING 17 20 11 13 17 14 15 Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A E ALBUM ALBUM t1 11 13 13 11 13 CD 8 10 13 CLEAR t5 CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 23 24 CLOCK TIMER SET 3 9 22 23 DISC SKIP DISPLAY 1 16 24 25 ENTER 9 EQ 4 19 13 10 11 13 9 13 14 22 23 F Z FM MODE 4 16
20. CD program time exceeds 100 minutes or when you select an MP3 audio track 2 1 1368 14 Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the radio frequency of the desired stations 1 Press TUNER BAND or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to TUNER 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears in the display 4 Press or or turn TUNING on the unit The frequency changes as the system scans for a station Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in At that time TUNED and STEREO for an FM stereo program appear 11 b If TUNED does not appear and the scanning does not stop 4 TUNED AUTO Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in steps 3 through 8 of Manual tuning preset D Press TUNER MEMORY A preset number appears Preset number hA LL NA a Ld ZI EJ E M d aed qo pc gd TUNED Y 6 Press or or turn TUNING on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset number Press ENTER Re
21. F indicator when the sub woofer is not connected to the system Tip You can use VOLUME or VOLUME control on the unit to adjust the volume of the sub woofer linked to the front speakers Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the music menu Press EQ or PRESET EQ on the unit repeatedly to select the preset you desire The preset name appears in the display See the chart Sound effect options To cancel the sound effect Press EFFECT ON OFF on the unit Sound effect options SURR appears if you select an effect with surround effects EQ ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL ORIENTAL REGGAE SALSA SAMBA j1ueunsn py 1968 Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges then store up to three personal files P FILE in the memory Before operation first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Press EQ BAND repeatedly to select a frequency band then turn EQ to adjust the level Frequency band Frequency level T LA X E 2 Press and hold P FILE A personal file number appears 3 Press P FILE repeatedly to select P FILE 1 3 you want to store the equalizer setting 4 Press ENTER COMPLETE appears This setting is automatically stored as the persona
22. FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on
23. GX555 Speaker system Speaker units Bass reflex type Woofer 20 cm cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 265 x 325 x 330 mm Mass Approx 5 5 kg Front speaker SS GX555 for MHC GX355 Speaker system 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type Speaker units Woofer 13 cm cone type Sub woofer 13 cm cone type Tweeter 5 cm cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 230 x 345 x 235 mm Mass Approx 3 8 kg net per speaker Canadian model Front speaker SS GX255 for MHC GX255 Speaker system 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type Speaker units Super Tweeter 2 cm dome type Woofer 13 cm cone type Tweeter 5 cm cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 200 x 325 x 230 mm Mass Approx 3 0 kg net per speaker European and Russian models Front speaker SS RG475 for MHC RG475S Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Sub woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type 13 cm cone type 13 cm cone type 5 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 230 x 345 x 235 mm Approx 3 8 kg net per speaker Sub woofer SS WG475 for MHC RG475S Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass Bass reflex type 20 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 265 x 325 x 330 mm Approx 5 5 kg Front speaker SS RG575 for MHC RG470 Speaker system Speaker units Sub Woofer Woofer Twee
24. a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Except for European and Russian models ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR Table of Contents How to use this manual 4 Pl yable disCs eee 4 Getting Started Hooking up the 6 Setting the clock sss 9 CD MP3 Play Loading a dise iue 10 Playing disc sss 10 Normal Play Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 12 Repeat Play Creating your own program 13
25. annel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output North American model MHC GX555 Front speaker Continuous RMS power output reference 145 145 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 1076 THD Total harmonic distortion less than 0 07 6 ohms at 1 kHz 80 W Sub woofer Continuous RMS power output reference 170 watts 6 ohms at 80 Hz 10 THD Total harmonic distortion less than 0 07 6 ohms at 80 Hz 90 W MHC GX355 Continuous RMS power output reference 150 150 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 1076 THD Total harmonic distortion less than 0 07 6 ohms at kHz 80 W Canadian model MHC GX255 Continuous RMS power output reference 65 65 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Total harmonic distortion less than 0 07 6 ohms at 1 kHz 40 W European and Russian models MHC RG475S Front speaker DIN power output rated 110 110 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 140 140 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 280 280 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Sub woofer DIN power output rated 130 watts 6 ohms at 80 Hz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 160 watts 6 ohms at 80 Hz 10 THD Music power output reference 320 watts 6 ohms at 80 Hz 10 THD MHC RG470 DIN power output rated 110 110 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 140 140 w
26. anually Tip The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time Timer recording radio programs Rec Timer You can record a preset radio station from a specified time To timer record you must first preset the radio station see Presetting radio stations on page 14 and set the clock see Setting the clock on page 9 Use buttons on the remote for the operation 1 2 3 Tune in the preset radio station see Listening to a preset station on page 15 Press CLOCK TIMER SET Press 44 or PPI repeatedly to select REC SET then press ENTER ON appears and the hour indication flashes Set the time to start recording Press 19 or gt P repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press 9 or BPI repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER Set the time to stop recording following the same procedure as step 4 The type of timer TIMER the start time the stop time and the preset radio station to be recorded e g TUNER FM 5 appear in turn before the original display returns Load a recordable tape into deck B Press I to turn off the system continued 2368 2458 Other operations To Do this Activate the timer 1 Press CLOCK TIMER Check the setting SELECT 2 Press 149 or DPI repeatedly until REC SELECT appears then press ENTER Change the setting Start over from s
27. at sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight When using discs that have glue or similar tacky substance on the label side of the disc or that used a special ink when the label was printed there is a chance that the disc or label may become attached to parts inside this unit When this occurs it may not be possible to remove the disc and may also cause this unit to malfunction Be sure to check that the label side of the disc is not sticky before using The following types of disc should not be used Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal The perimeter of the seal on the disc is tacky Discs that have labels printed using a special ink that feels tacky when touched Discs with non standard shapes e g heart square star cannot be played on this unit Attempting to do so may damage the unit Do not use such discs Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as thinner benzine or alcohol To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated e Break off the cassette tab _ NS If you later want to reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape Before placing a cass
28. at does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped Maximum number of albums 150 including root folder Maximum number of MP3 audio tracks 255 The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300 Playback is possible up to 8 levels MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that they are recorded on the disc Depending on the encoding writing software recording device or the recording media used at the time an MP3 audio track is recorded you may encounter such problems as disabled playback sound interruptions and noise When disc access takes along time set POWER ON by CD power manage function page 15 Playing repeatedly Repeat Play You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc repeatedly Press REPEAT repeatedly until REP or REP1 appears REP For all the tracks on a disc up to five times For a single track only To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until both REP and disappear Notes e You cannot select REP and ALL DISCS SHUF at the same time When you select that track is repeated endlessly until is canceled Creating your own program Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play them You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a cassette tape page 18 1 2 Press CD
29. atts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 280 280 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD MHC RG270 DIN power output rated 80 80 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 100 100 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 200 200 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD MHC RG170 DIN power output rated 20 20 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 25 25 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 50 50 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Other models MHC RG575S The following measured at AC 120 127 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Front speaker DIN power output rated 100 100 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 125 125 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Sub woofer DIN power output rated 120 watts 6 ohms at 80 Hz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 150 watts 6 ohms at 80 Hz 10 THD MHC RG475S Front speaker The following measured at AC 120 127 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output rated 100 100 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 120 120 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Sub woofer DIN power output rated 120 watts 6 ohms at 80 Hz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 150 watts 6 ohms at 80 Hz 10 THD MHC RG470 The following measured at AC 120 127 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DIN power outpu
30. d Disc tray number Track number L E d 22 21 20 CD 5 7 5 gt M 3 G ALL DISCS E Disc presence indicator Playing time 1 Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until the mode you want appears in the display Select To play ALL DISCS All discs in the disc tray Normal Play continuously 1DISC The tracks on the disc you Normal Play have selected in original order ALBM All MP3 audio tracks in the Normal Play album on the disc you have selected in original order When playing a non MP3 disc Album Play performs the same operation as 1DISC Play ALL DISCS The tracks on all discs in SHUF Shuffle random order Play 1DISC SHUF The tracks on the disc you Shuffle Play have selected in random order ALBM SHUF The MP3 audio tracks in the Shuffle Play album on the disc you have selected in random order When playing a non MP3 disc Album Shuffle Play performs the same operation as IDISC SHUF Play PGM The tracks on the disc in the Program Play order you want them to be played see Creating your own program on page 13 3 Press Other operations To Do this Stop play Press Pause Press M Press again to resume play Select a track Press 9 or BPI repeatedly or turn KKI D on the unit Select an album of MP3 Press ALBUM or rep
31. ding device Furthermore the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized For more information see the operating instructions for the recording device Discs recorded on CD R CD RW drives may not be played back because of scratches dirt recording condition or the driver s characteristics CD R and CD RW discs recorded in multi session that have not ended by closing the session are not supported The system may be unable to play MP3 format files that do not have the MP3 extension Attempting to play non MP3 format files that have the MP3 extension may result in noise or malfunction With formats other than ISO9660 Level 1 and 2 folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly The following discs take a longer time to start playback disc recorded with complicated tree structure a disc recorded in Multi Session a disc to which data can be added non finalized disc Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session Ifthe disc b
32. e and speaker cords short circuited Are you using only the prescribed speakers Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the system Check all the above items and fix any problems found After 1 0 indicator stops flashing reconnect the power cord and turn on the system If the indicator still flashes or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items consult your nearest Sony dealer General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system see step 6 of Hooking up the system page 6 Press DISPLAY twice while the system is off The demonstration disappears appears in the display power interruption has occurred Set the clock page 9 and timer settings pages 22 and 23 again The clock setting radio presetting timer is canceled Redo the following Setting the clock page 9 Presetting radio stations page 14 Falling asleep to music and Waking up to music page 22 Timer recording radio programs page 23 There is no sound Press VOLUME or turn VOLUME control on the unit clockwise Make sure the headphones are not connected Check the speaker connections page 6 There is no audio output during the Rec Timer Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume Place th
33. e CD Gs Turn on your TV and select the correct video input Mexican model only Mixing and recording sounds You can mix sounds by playing one of the components and singing or speaking into a microphone not supplied The mixed sound can be recorded on a tape Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Prepare the source you want to mix Then load a recordable tape in deck B and press TAPE A B repeatedly to select deck B 2 Press the function button of the source you want to record e g CD When you want to record from TAPE A press TAPE A B repeatedly until TAPE A is selected 3 Press REC PAUSE START Deck B stands by for recording REC flashes 4 Press REC PAUSE START and then start singing speaking or playing the desired source Recording starts To stop recording Press W Note Microphone does not function while the tape deck is performing the AMS operation page 17 Tips If acoustic feedback howling occurs move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone If you want to record your voice through the microphone only you can do so by selecting the CD 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 function jueunsn py punos H 21 GB 22GB Timer Falling asleep to music
34. e erased To reset the interval repeat the same procedure Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode page 24 Tips The preset stations are retained for about a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs To improve broadcast reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect a commercially available external antenna To improve tuner reception When tuner reception is poor set CD player power off by CD power manage function CD power is factory set to on Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD 2 Press I to turn off the system 3 After STANDBY stops flashing press 1 0 while holding CD POWER appears To set CD power on Repeat the procedure above and CD POWER ON appears Notes When CD POWER OFF is selected disc access time is increased You cannot change the setting in Power Saving Mode page 24 Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station or by manually tuning in the station Listening to a preset station Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner s memory first see Presetting radio stations on page 14 1 Press TUNER BAND or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to TUNER 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
35. e speakers as symmetrically as possible Connect the supplied speakers Sound lacks bass Check that the speaker s and jacks are connected correctly There is severe hum or noise Move the system away from the source of noise Connect the system to a different wall outlet Install a noise filter commercially available to the power cord The timer cannot be set Set the clock again page 9 The timer does not function Check the timer setting and set the correct time pages 23 and 24 Cancel the Sleep Timer function page 22 The remote does not function Remove the obstacle Move the remote closer to the system Point the remote at the system s sensor Replace the batteries R6 size AA Locate the system away from the fluorescent light There is acoustic feedback Reduce the volume For Latin American model move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone The color irregularity on a TV screen persists Turn off the TV set once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes If the color irregularity still persists place the speakers farther away from the TV set CD MP3 player The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The disc tray does not close Place the disc correctly Always close the tray by pressing amp on the unit Tryi
36. eatedly after step 2 Find a point in a track except for CD Gs Keep pressing lt 4 or gt gt during playback and release it at the desired point eld d N A Select disc in Press DISC SKIP or DISC 1 3 stop mode or DISC SKIP EX CHANGE on the unit Switch to CD Press DISC 1 3 on the unit function from other function Automatic Source Selection Exchange other discs while playing Press DISC SKIP EX CHANGE on the unit Remove a disc Press amp on the unit continued 1168 126 Notes On Mexican model you cannot perform the following operations selecting the graphic channels of CD Gs 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 video output You cannot change the play mode during playback Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configurations such as many layers When the disc is inserted the player reads all the tracks on that disc If there are many albums or non MP3 audio tracks on the disc it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to start play Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening We recommend that you do not save other types of tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks An album th
37. egins with a CD DA session it is recognized as a CD DA audio disc and playback continues until an MP3 session is encountered Ifthe disc begins with an MP3 session it is recognized as an MP3 disc and playback continues until a CD DA audio session is encountered The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized as a CD DA audio disc 568 6 Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories A model equipped with a sub woofer is used for illustration purpose AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Front speaker right MHC GX555 RG5S75S RG475S only Connect the front speakers Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below Insert only the stripped portion Red Sub woofer Front speaker left Connect the sub woofer MHC GX555 RG575S RG475S only Connect the speaker cords to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal as shown below Insert only the stripped portion Red Solid Black Stripe Connect the FM and AM antennas E Mexican model only Set up the AM loop antenna then connect Connectthe video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video cable supplied it peueijs Bum Plug type 4 AM loop antenna
38. ess FUNCTION repeatedly or AUDIO IN on the unit until AUDIO IN appears 3 Start playing the connected component Recording audio from connected component 1 Connect the audio cord not supplied 2 Start recording manually See Recording on a tape manually on page 18 Notes If the connected component has the AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function be sure to turn off the function when using the AUDIO IN Otherwise you will have to turn up the volume of the speaker and that may cause distortion If the connected component has the BASS BOOST or MEGA BASS function be sure to turn off the function when using the AUDIO IN Otherwise the sound from the speaker may be distorted sjueuoduio jeuondo 2768 2868 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system do the following 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action If the problem persists after doing all of the above consult your nearest Sony dealer When the I indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items e If your system has a voltage selector is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage Check the voltage for your region then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly Are th
39. ette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged When using a tape longer than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic Do not change the tape operations such as play stop and fast winding frequently The tape may get entangled in the tape deck Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape Use a separately sold dry type or wet type cleaning cassette For details refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette Demagnetizing the tape heads Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette jeuonippy 3368 346 Specifications Amplifier section 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 145 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output MHC GX355 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 10 000 Hz rated 150 watts per ch
40. ge 33 The tape does not record No cassette is loaded Load a cassette The tab has been removed from the cassette Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape page 33 The tape has wound to the end If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures reset the system as follows Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Disconnect the power cord 2 Reconnect the power cord 3 Press I to turn on the system Press W ILLUMINATION and DISC 1 atthe same time The system is reset to the factory settings You should set the settings you made such as the preset stations clock and timer Note You cannot reset the system to the factory settings in Power Saving Mode page 24 Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation CD MP3 NO DISC There is no disc in the player or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played on this system such as DVD VCD or CD ROM without MP3 audio tracks etc NO STEP All of the programmed tracks have been erased OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing PP during playback or pause PUSH STOP You pressed PLAY MODE during playback READING The system is reading information of the disc Some buttons are not available STEP FULL You tried to program 26 or more tracks steps Tuner COMPLETE The preset operation ended normally
41. l file you selected in step 3 Other operations To Press Call up a personal file P FILE repeatedly to select the desired personal file number Cancelapersonal EFFECT ON OFF repeatedly file until EFFECT OFF appears Selecting the surround effect Press SURROUND on the unit Each time you press the button the display changes as follows SURROUND ON SURR t SURROUND OFF off Singing along Karaoke Latin American model only You can sing along by connecting an optional microphone Use buttons on the unit for the operation Enjoying karaoke 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone control level 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC jack 3 Mexican model only Press MULTIPLEX repeatedly to obtain the karaoke effect you desire Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows MPX L MPX R MPX OFF To sing karaoke of multiplex CD select MPX L or MPX R 4 Start playing the music 5 Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL After you have finished Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC jack Other operations To Do this Cancel karaoke Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and mode disconnect the microphone from MIC jack then press MULTIPLEX repeatedly until A disappears Adjust the Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the microphone echo effect To cancel the echoing echo turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN Us
42. ng to press the tray closed with your fingers may cause problems with the player The disc does not eject You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording Press to cancel the CD Synchro Recording then press amp on the unit to eject the disc Consult your nearest Sony dealer There is no picture Mexican model only Check that the system is connected securely Make sure you connect the system to the video input jack of your TV page 7 Make sure you turn on the TV and operate the TV correctly Make sure you select the video input on the TV so that you can view the pictures from this system This system conforms to the NTSC color system Make sure your TV color system is NTSC Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD Play does not start Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is loaded Wipe the disc clean page 33 Replace the disc Place the disc that this system can play page 4 Place the disc correctly Place the disc in the tray with the label side up Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates Press B to start play Disc access takes a long time Set CD POWER ON by CD power manage function page 15 The sound skips Wipe the disc clean page 33 Replace the disc Try moving the system to a place without vib
43. one of the following buttons to select the desired source 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 the optional component connected to the AUDIO IN jack 3 Press REC PAUSE START Deck B stands by for recording REC flashes 4 Press REC PAUSE START then start playing the desired source to record Recording starts To stop recording Press Notes You cannot listen to other sources while recording Recording stops if you change the function to another one Tip For recording from the tuner If noise is heard while recording from the tuner move the respective antenna to reduce the noise Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound Press GROOVE on the unit Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows GROOVE ON GROOVE OFF The volume switches to power mode the equalizer curve changes and GROOVE lights up Using the sub woofer MHC GX555 RG575S RG4758S only You can use the sound of the sub woofer to suit the sound source Press SUBWOOFER ON OFF on the unit Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows SUB ON SUB OFF The SUBWOOFER ON OFF indicator lights up Note Make sure to turn off the SUBWOOFER ON OF
44. otal album number of the disc or total track number of the current album Album name or volume label Clock display for eight seconds Effect status D TOC Table of Contents displays current disc number total number of tracks on the disc and total playing time of the disc 2 For discs with MP3 audio tracks album names or volume label may not be displayed depending on the play mode Program Play mode The last track number of the program and the total playing time Total track number of the program for five seconds Volume label Clock display for eight seconds Effect status For discs with MP3 audio tracks Notes The total playing time is not displayed for a disc with MP3 audio tracks ID3 tag applies to version 1 and version 2 If the MP3 audio track you play back has an ID3 tag the ID3 tag information is displayed In the following cases elapsed playing time and remaining time of the track may not be displayed accurately when an MP3 audio track of VBR variable bit rate is played when fast forward or fast reverse is performed For Russian model MP3 and ID3 tag information can be displayed in Russian characters However depending on the encoding writing software or recording device the characters may not be correctly displayed Aejdsiq 2568 26 Changing the Power illuminator Press ILLUMINATION on the unit Each time you press the button
45. peat steps 2 through 7 to store other stations Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired stations 1 Press TUNER BAND or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to TUNER 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappear from the display 4 Press or or turn TUNING on the unit repeatedly to tune in the desired station D Press TUNER MEMORY A preset number appears 6 Press or or turn TUNING on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset number 7 Press ENTER 8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other stations Other operations To Do this Tune in a station Follow the procedure described with a weak signal Manual tuning preset Set another station to the existing preset number Start over from step 2 After step 5 press or or turn TUNING on the unit repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the other station To change the AM tuning interval except for European Russian and Saudi Arabian models The AM tuning interval is factory preset to 9 kHz or 10 kHz for some areas To change the AM tuning interval tune in any AM station first then turn off the system While holding TUNING MODE on the unit press 1 0 on the unit When you change the interval all the AM preset stations ar
46. ration e g on top of a stable stand Try moving the speakers away from the system or placing them on separate stands When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip Play does not start from the first track Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both PGM and SHUF disappear to return to Normal Play MP3 audio track cannot be played back Recording was not performed according to the ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format or Joliet in the expansion format The MP3 audio track does not have the extension MP3 The data is not stored in MP3 format Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 files cannot be played MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than others After the system reads all tracks on the discs playback may take more time than usual if the number of albums or tracks on the disc is very large the album and track organization structure is very complex continued 2968 3068 The album name track title and ID3 tag information do not appear correctly Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format The disc ID3 tag is not ver 1 nor ver 2 Only up to 30 characters of ID3 tags are displayed The characters that can be displayed by this system are as follows Upper cases A to Z Numbers 0 to 9
47. repeatedly to select PLAY SET then press ENTER ON appears and the hour indication flashes 5 Set the time to start playing Press 19 or PPI repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press 19 or PPI repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER 6 Set the time to stop playing following the same procedure as step 5 7 Press 44 or gt gt repeatedly until the desired sound source appears Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows poe 1 l TAPE PLAY 8 Press ENTER The type of timer PLAY TIMER the start time the stop time and the sound source appear in turn before the original display returns 9 Press I to turn off the system Other operations To Do this Activate the timer 1 Press CLOCK TIMER Check the setting SELECT 2 Press I4 or DPI repeatedly until PLAY SELECT appears then press ENTER Change the setting Start over from step 1 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 44 or PPI repeatedly until TIMER OFF appears then press ENTER Cancel the timer Notes You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority If the system is on at the preset time the Play Timer will not be activated The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled m
48. se ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB continued 3568 3648 Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter Tuner section 4 track 2 channel stereo 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I cassettes 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range North American model Other models Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range Pan American models 87 5 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step 87 5 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step FM lead antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz 530 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz European Russian and Saudi Arabian models Other models Antenna Intermediate frequency 531 1 602 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz 530 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 602 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz AM loop antenna 450 kHz Speaker North American model Front speaker SS GX555 for MHC GX555 Speaker system 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type Speaker units Woofer 13 cm cone type Sub woofer 13 cm cone type Tweeter 5 cm cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 230 x 345 x 235 mm Mass Approx 3 8 kg net per speaker Sub woofer SS WG555 for MHC
49. ssing the function buttons e g CD changing the CD power manage function Tips The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode e 1 0 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded you can also check the information recorded on disc such as the titles Checking the remaining time and titles Press DISPLAY during Normal Play Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Current track number and elapsed playing time Current track number and remaining time Remaining time of the disc Track title and artist name disc with MP3 audio tracks only Album name disc with MP3 audio tracks only Clock display for eight seconds Effect status D _ __ appears when playing back audio tracks 2 _ __ appears ALL DISCS SHUFFLE or Program Play mode or when playing back MP3 audio tracks 3 When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver 1 or ver 2 the ID3 tag information appears The ID3 tag displays the track title album name and artist name information Checking the total playing time and titles Press DISPLAY in stop mode Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Normal Play mode TOC display or t
50. t rated 130 130 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 160 160 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD MHC RG270 The following measured at AC 120 127 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output rated 100 100 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 125 125 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD MHC RG170 The following measured at AC 120 127 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output rated 50 50 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 65 65 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Inputs AUDIO IN stereo mini jack voltage 250 mV impedance 47 kilohms MIC phone jack Latin American model only sensitivity 1 mV impedance 10 kilohms Outputs PHONES stereo mini jack accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more VIDEO OUT phono jack Mexican model only max output level 1 Vp p unbalanced Sync negative load impedance 75 ohms accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms SUBWOOFER OUT MHC GX555 RG575S RG4758 only accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms SPEAKER CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Emission duration jeuonippy Laser Diode Properties continuous Laser Output Less than 44 6uW This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick up Block with 7mm aperture Frequency response 2 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB Signal to noi
51. tep 1 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 149 or PPI repeatedly until TIMER OFF appears then press ENTER Cancel the timer Notes Youcannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time If you use the Rec Timer the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority If the system is on at the preset time the Rec Timer will not be activated The volume is reduced to minimum during recording The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after the Rec Timer has been activated Display Turning off the display Power Saving Mode The demonstration display display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is off and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the demonstration display or the clock display disappears To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off Each time you press the button the display switches cyclically as follows Demonstration display Clock display No display Power Saving Mode The clock is displayed only if you set the clock Note You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode setting the clock changing the AM tuning interval except for European Russian and Saudi Arabian models turning on the system by pre
52. ter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 4 unit bass reflex type 15 cm cone type 15 cm cone type 5 cm x 2 cone type 6 ohms Approx 245 x 380 x 290 mm Approx 5 5 kg net per speaker Front speaker SS RG475 for MHC RG270 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Sub woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type 13 cm cone type 13 cm cone type 5 cm type 6 ohms Approx 230 x 345 x 235 mm Approx 3 8 kg net per speaker Front speaker SS RG170E for MHC RG170 Speaker system Speaker units Super Tweeter Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass Mexican model 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type 2 cm dome type 13 cm cone type 5 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 200 x 325 x 230 mm Approx 3 0 kg net per speaker Front speaker SS RG575AV for MHC RG575S Speaker system Speaker units Sub Woofer Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 4 unit bass reflex type magnetically shielded type 15 cm cone type 15 cm cone type 5 cm x 2 cone type 6 ohms Approx 245 x 380 x 240 mm Approx 5 9 kg net per speaker Sub woofer SS WG575 for MHC RG575S Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass Front speaker SS RG575AV for MHC RG470 Speaker system Speaker units Sub Woofer Woofer Tweeter
53. the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows MHC GX555 RG575S RG475S RG470 PATTERN 1 PATTERN 2 PATTERN 3 ILLUM OFF MHC GX355 GX255 RG270 RG 170 ILLUM ON gt ILLUM OFF Viewing the tuner information in the display Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Station name Preset number and frequency Clock display for eight seconds Effect status 1 European model only 2 Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio stations page 14 Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system you can connect optional components Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component A North American model is used for illustration purpose Optional analog component From the audio output jack of an optional analog component AUDIO IN jack Use audio cord not supplied to connect an optional analog component Portable Audio Player etc to this jack You can then record or listen to the sound from the component through this system Note Before connecting or disconnecting the audio cord not supplied press VOLUME repeatedly or turn the VOLUME control on the unit couterclockwise to turn down the volume Listening to audio from a connected component 1 Connect the audio cord not supplied See Hooking up optional components 2 Pr
54. tion Press I to turn on the system Press CLOCK TIMER SET Press 149 or gt gt I repeatedly to set the hour Press ENTER peyeys Press 149 or gt gt repeatedly to set the minute Press ENTER The clock starts working AWN To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 2 Press K lt or PPI repeatedly to select CLOCK SET then press ENTER 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above Notes The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode page 24 968 108 CD MP3 Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Press 2 Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray To insert additional discs press DISC SKIP EX CHANGE to rotate the disc tray 3 Press 4 again to close the disc tray Notes Do not use a disc with tape seals or paste on it as this may cause malfunction Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger as this may cause malfunction Playing a disc Normal Play Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs CD Gs and discs with MP3 audio tracks CD Gs CD Graphics can only be played on Mexican model You can enjoy the video images recorded on CD Gs by connecting the system to a TV see step 4 of Hooking up the system page 6 Example When a disc is loade
55. unit bass reflex type 13 cm cone type 13 cm cone type 5 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 230 x 345 x 235 mm Approx 3 8 kg net per speaker Sub woofer SS WG475 for MHC RG475S Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass Bass reflex type 20 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 265 x 325 x 330 mm Approx 5 5 kg Front speaker SS RG575 for MHC RG470 Speaker system Speaker units Sub Woofer Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 4 unit bass reflex type 15 em cone type 15 em cone type 5 cm x 2 cone type 6 ohms Approx 245 x 380 x 290 mm Approx 5 5 kg net per speaker Front speaker SS RG475 for MHC RG270 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Sub woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type 13 cm cone type 13 cm cone type 5 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 230 x 345 x 235 mm Approx 3 8 kg net per speaker Front speaker SS RG170 for MHC RG170 Speaker system Speaker units Super Tweeter Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type 2 cm dome type 13 cm cone type 5 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 200 x 325 x 230 mm Approx 3 0 kg net per speaker General Power requirements North American model 120 V AC 60 Hz European and Russian models Australian model Argentine model
56. ut six months When the remote no longer operates the system replace both batteries with new ones Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping Front speaker Left 4 Right 4 Sub woofer 4 MHC GX555 RGS575S RG475S only When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Press 1 to turn on the System then press CD to switch the function to CD 2 Make sure that all discs are removed from the system 3 Hold down CD and then press I 5 until STANDBY appears After a few seconds later STANDBY disappears and LOCK appears 4 Unplug the power cord Placing the sub woofer MHC GX555 RG575S RG475S only To obtain a better bass reproduction we recommend you to place the sub woofer on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur Notes Always place the sub woofer vertically keeping it a few centimeters away from the wall Ifthe sub woofer is placed in the center of a room the bass could be extremely weakened This is due to the influence of the standing wave of the room If this happens move the sub woofer away from the center of the room or eliminate the cause of the standing wave by placing a bookshelf against the wall etc Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the opera
57. your favorite CD tracks on a tape CD TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole CD on a tape You can use TYPE I normal tape The recording level is adjusted automatically Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B then press TAPE A B repeatedly to select deck B 2 Press CD and load a disc you want to record If you have already loaded the disc press DISC SKIP EX CHANGE to select the disc When you want to record an album from an MP3 disc be sure to press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select ALBM then press ALBUM or repeatedly to select the desired album before proceeding 3 Press CD SYNC Deck B stands by for recording REC flashes 4 Press REC PAUSE START Recording starts When the recording is completed the CD player and the tape deck stop automatically To stop recording Press Bl To record a disc by specifying track order You can record only your favorite CD tracks using Program Play Between steps 2 and 3 perform steps 2 to 6 of Creating your own program page 13 Recording on a tape manually Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD tape or radio program on a tape You can also record from connected components see Hooking up optional components on page 27 Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B then press TAPE repeatedly to select deck B 2 Press
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