Sony HCD-GSX100W Operating Instructions

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  • Sony HCD-GSX100W | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    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 MHC-GSX100W MHC-GSX75 ©2003 Sony
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    alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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    . Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HCD-GSX100W Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ. 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
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    manual 5 Playable discs 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system 7 Setting the clock 8 Wireless Hooking up the transmitter 9 (MHC-GSX100W only) Listening to audio using wireless system 11 (MHC-GSX100W on a connected component 33 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 34 Messages 37 Additional
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    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 system having the same or similar names. • The following symbols are used in this manual. Symbol Meaning Functions that can be used with audio
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    This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user. However, note that playback of some discs may not be and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession 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 extender
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    Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna Right speaker FM lead antenna Left speaker 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the
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    on a horizontal place. If the unit is slanted, it may cause malfunction or damage to the system. Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote Setting the clock 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press . or
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    Wireless Wireless Hooking up the transmitter (MHC-GSX100W only) 1 Set the transmitter by the following stereo phone jack) to headphones or LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack) Personal computer, WALKMAN*, etc. * "WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. " " is a trademark of Sony
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    jacks Right channel (red) Left channel (white) Connecting cord (supplied) to stereo mini jack TV, VCR, etc. 2 Connect the transmitter to a wall In connection A, the switch has no effect. • For connections B and C, if stereo mini jack is connected to line out and the NOISE FILTER is set to ON,
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    is placed directly on floor. Placing it up off the floor, such as on a desk, is recommended. Listening to audio using wireless system (MHC-GSX100W only) 1 Start playing the connected component. 2 Press WIRELESS to switch the function to WIRELESS. When the sound is distorted 1 Move CHANNEL 1-3 on
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    Notes on sounds from the transmitter When there is no sound, do the following: - Check the connection of the optional component. - Check that the optional component is turned on. - Turn up the volume on the connected optional component, if the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack. -
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    DISC + or - (or turn DISC SELECT on the unit), the displayed disc number changes to the one at the loading position. Disc number Front cover * MHC-GSX100W is used for illustration purpose. 2 Press DISC + or - (or turn DISC SELECT on the unit) until you find the disc slot where you want to
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    the unit or the disc. • If you drop a disc into the unit and the disc will not go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • When transporting the unit, remove all discs from the unit. • If you want to remove the disc played, open the front cover. The disc
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    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 playing back an MP3 audio track, the (variable bit rate) MP3 audio track - When you perform Fast Forward or Rewind (Manual Search) 15GB
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    Playing repeatedly - Repeat Play You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc. Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until "REP" or "REP 1" appears. REP*: For all the tracks on a disc up to five times (or endlessly for MP3 tracks when "SHUF" is displayed). REP 1**: For a single track
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    CD/MP3 - Play Other operations To Do this Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until "PGM" disappears. Check the program Press . or > repeatedly during Program Play. Add tracks or discs to the Perform step 6. end of the program Clear a track or disc from Press CLEAR
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    8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to complete the entire title. If you make a mistake Press m or M until the character you want to change flashes, then repeat steps 6 and 7. To erase a character Press CLEAR while the character is flashing. You cannot insert characters. 9 Press ENTER to complete the labeling
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    a station is tuned in. At that time, "TUNED" and "ST" (for stereo program only) appear. If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does not the frequency of the desired radio station as described in steps 2 and 3 of "Manual tuning preset" (page 19). 3 Press MENU. 4 Press PRESET - or + repeatedly
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    + repeatedly to select the desired preset station. Listening to non-preset radio station - Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press connect a commercially available external antenna. • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE/REPEAT on the unit
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    Tape - Play Labeling the preset stations - Station Name You can label each preset station with up to 12 characters (Station Name). 1 Tune in the preset station you want to label (see "Listening to the radio" on page 20). 2 Follow the same procedures as from steps 3 to 9 of "Labeling a disc" on page
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    Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Press TAPE to switch the function to TAPE. 2 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the unit repeatedly to select "g" to play one side of a tape, "h" to play both sides, or "j"* to play both sides repeatedly. * The tape deck stops automatically after
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    you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the front side part-way through a track, the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side. Recording manually 1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Press TAPE, then press nN repeatedly to select recording side. 3 Press
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    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Enjoying the powerful sound - GROOVE/V-GROOVE You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. The GROOVE setting is ideal for music sources, and the V-GROOVE setting is ideal for video sources (movies, etc.). Press GROOVE. Each time you press the
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    • If you start recording while Game Mixing is activated, Game Mixing is canceled. To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING after step 4 of "Recording manually" (page 23), and then press REC PAUSE/START on the unit to start the recording. • If you operate the CD controls on the unit (e.g. turn
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    Timer Falling asleep to music - 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: SLEEP AUTO* t SLEEP 90MIN t SLEEP 80MIN t
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    Other operations To Do this Check the settings/ activate the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until "DAILY" appears, then press ENTER. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until "TIMER OFF"
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    Other operations To Do this Check the settings/ activate the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until "REC" appears, then press ENTER. The preset items appear in turn. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press .
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    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
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    cyclically as follows: Preset number and frequency t Clock display t Effect status Using an Optional Keyboard Setting the keyboard You can use the Sony KB-10 keyboard (not supplied). In principle, you may use any IBM*compatible keyboard with a PS/2 interface.** However, not all keyboards are
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    Back Space] Operating the system through the keyboard You can operate the system without using the buttons and controls on the unit or on the remote. As the keyboard substitutes Press for the following functions CD PLAY [F5] CD PAUSE [F6] CD STOP [F7] DISC SELECT (DISC +) [F8] TUNER/BAND
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    Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Optional TV Optional analog component From the audio output jacks of an analog component From the video output of the
  • Sony HCD-GSX100W | Operating Instructions - Page 33
    same procedure. Recording audio from a connected component 1 Connect the audio cords. See "Hooking up optional components" on page 32. 2 Start recording manually. See "Recording on a tape" on page 22. Recording on a connected component 1 Connect an optical cable. See "Hooking up optional components
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    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. In case of repairing, please bring the entire system set (except for the speaker) to the service station. General
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    Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press FM /playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 39). Troubleshooting continued 35GB
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    cords are connected properly. - if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way. • Turn on the connected component. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component and start playing. • Press VIDEO (MD) to select "VIDEO" or "MD" (page 33). The sound is distorted. • Set
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    playback or pause. PROTECT Press ?/1 (power) to turn off the system. Turn on the system again after a while. If the problem persists after doing above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. PUSH STOP You pressed PLAY MODE/DIRECTION during play. STEP FULL You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps
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    power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. On placement • Do not place the system have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On the speaker the disc or label may become attached to parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it
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    parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetising cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetising cassette. Specifications Main Unit (HCD-GSX100W/GSX75) Amplifier section MHC-GSX100W/GSX75 For the U.S. model (stereo
  • Sony HCD-GSX100W | Operating Instructions - Page 40
    DC 9 V: supplied AC power adaptor (AC-GSX100) phono jacks/stereo mini jack General Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption MHC-GSX100W: 170 W MHC-GSX75: 150 W Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section: Approx. 280 × 326 × 490
  • Sony HCD-GSX100W | Operating Instructions - Page 41
    Supplied accessories Remote (1) size AA (R6) batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Transmitter (MHC-GSX100W only) (1) AC adaptor (MHC-GSX100W only) (1) Connecting cord phono plug-stereo miniplug (1m) (MHC-GSX100W only) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without
  • Sony HCD-GSX100W | Operating Instructions - Page 42
    number r TUNER/BAND wg (19, 20) R R Name of button/part Reference page Main unit For MHC-GSX100W ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - H ALBM + qs (15, 16) ALBM - jack qk PLAY MODE/DIRECTION 8 (14, 16, 22) POWER ILLUMINATOR wd (30) Remote sensor es TAPE qd (22) Tape deck 3 TUNER/BAND wh (19, 20) VIDEO
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    For MHC-GSX75 ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - H ALBM + qs (15, 16) ALBM - wj (15, 16) AUDIO IN ql MENU e; (17, 19, 21, 31) PHONES jack qk PLAY MODE/DIRECTION 8 (14, 16, 22) POWER ILLUMINATOR wd (30) Remote sensor ea TAPE qd (22) Tape deck 3 TUNER/BAND wg (19, 20) VIDEO (MD) qf (33) VIDEO IN jack wa VOLUME
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    Remote control For MHC-GSX100W/GSX75 ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - Q ALBM +/- qf wa (15, 16) CD wl (14, 16, 17, 22) CLEAR q; (15, 17, 22) > (go forward) qs (8, 15, 16, 17, 19, 26, 27, 31) Notes for the supplied remote * The WIRELESS button is not available for MHC-GSX75. Sony Corporation Printed in China
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©2003 Sony Corporation
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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. ______________
MHC-GSX100W
MHC-GSX75