Sony MHC-GX20 Operating Instructions

Sony MHC-GX20 - Mini Stereo Manual

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  • Sony MHC-GX20 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel 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-GX40/GX30/GX20 MHC
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    maintenance (servicing) instructions in 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 models ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony
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    Remote Control 6 Getting Started Hooking up the system 7 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote 9 Setting the clock 10 CD Loading a CD 10 Playing a CD Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 25 Messages 26 Additional Information Precautions 27 Specifications 28 * European model
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    other parts of the system that are mentioned in Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - E AUDIO jacks ws (24) CD wj (11, 12, 18) CD SYNC 7 (18) Deck A w; (16, 17) Deck 16, 18) TUNER/BAND wh (13 - 15, 18) VIDEO jack wd (24) VOLUME control qd BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ?/1 (power) 1 Z OPEN/CLOSE qs Z (deck B) qg M qk
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    List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Sub woofer (MHC-GX40 only) ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - Z Indicator 1 (20) ON/OFF 2 (20) 1 2 5GB
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    Remote Control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - G CD ql (11, 12, 18) CLEAR w; (12) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 ( - Z ON/OFF qh (20) PLAY MODE wa (11, 12, 17) PRESET +/- 5 (13 - 15) REPEAT 8 (11) SLEEP 1 (22) STEREO/MONO 8 (15) SURROUND qa (20) TAPE A/B 9 (16, 18) TUNER MEMORY qj (13, 14) TUNER/BAND qk (13 - 15, 18)
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    following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. FM antenna AM loop antenna Sub woofer speaker* Front speaker (Right) * MHC-GX40 only 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below. Insert only the stripped
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    you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. If the supplied adapter on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with an adapter). To connect optional components See page 24. To attach the front speaker pads Attach the
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    Placing the sub woofer (MHC-GX40 only) Since the human ear system Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism. 1 Make sure that all discs are removed from the system. 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 3 Unplug the power cord. Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote
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    ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER on the remote. The minute indication flashes. 5 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to set the minute. 6 Press ENTER on the remote. The clock starts working
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    - Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the CD in different play modes. Disc tray number Disc presence Track number indicator Playing time 1 Press CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display. Select To play ALL DISCS
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    a program of up to 25 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want to play them. 1 Press CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until "PGM" appears in the display. 3 Press one of DISC 1 - 3 to select a CD. To program all the tracks on a CD at once, proceed to step 5 with "AL" displayed
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    system tunes in a station. "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for an FM stereo program) appear. If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in steps 2 through 6 of "Setting presets through manual tuning". 3 Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote
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    over from step 1. After step 3, press . or > (or PRESET - or + on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the other station. To change the AM tuning interval (except for the European and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval is factory-set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in
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    station, or by manually tuning in the station stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • Press and hold m or M (or TUNING - or + on the remote). The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning). • To record from the radio, see "Recording
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    the Radio Data System (RDS) (MHC-RG33/RG22, European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations Press Z. 3 Insert a tape in deck A or B with the side you want to play/record facing forward. With the side you want to play
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    the remote). The tape starts playing. * After the playback of the front side of deck A, deck B plays the front side, then stops. Other Operations To Stop play Pause Fast-forward or rewind Remove the cassette Do is less than 4 seconds long. - When the system is placed near a television. 17GB
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    Steps 1 2 3 4 5 Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Recording from a CD/tape/radio manually Load a recordable tape into deck B. Press CD. Press CD, TAPE A/B or TUNER/BAND. Load the CD you want to record. Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by for recording. "REC" flashes. Load the CD or tape
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    Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press . or > on the remote repeatedly to select "TIMER OFF", then press ENTER on the remote. Notes • If the system is on at the preset time, the recording will not be made. • When you use the Sleep Timer, Timer
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    Sound Adjustment Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX40 only) You can use the sound of the sub sub woofer. Tip You can use VOLUME (VOL - or + on the remote) to adjust the volume of the sub woofer linked to the front speakers. Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound
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    Mode Even if the system is off, the system consumes power to display the clock and to stay responsive to commands from the remote. Power saving mode The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode. Using the CD display Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY repeatedly during play. Each time
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    step 4 of "Recording from a CD/tape/radio manually" on page 18, and then press REC PAUSE/START to start the recording. 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 on the remote. Each time you
  • Sony MHC-GX20 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
    . The indication changes as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T 8 Press ENTER on the remote. The type of timer ("DAILY"), followed by the start time, stop time, and the music source appear, then the original display appears. 9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Other Operations To Check the
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    game machine To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. video game machine to these jacks. You can then output audio through this system. CVIDEO OUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video
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    Troubleshooting Problems and remedies If you have any problem using this system, use the following check list. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony Timer-recording radio programs"
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    . The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Tape Deck The tape does not record. • No tape in the cassette holder. • The tab has been removed from the cassette (see "To save a tape permanently" on page 27). • The tape has
  • Sony MHC-GX20 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
    your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. • Do not use solvents. • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources. Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW
  • Sony MHC-GX20 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
    tape every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (MHC-GX40/GX20 USA model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohms loads both channels
  • Sony MHC-GX20 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
    mV, impedance 47 kilohms Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more Front speaker: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms Sub woofer speaker (MHC-GX40 only): accepts impedance of 12 to 16 ohms CD player section System Laser Frequency response Wavelength Signal-to
  • Sony MHC-GX20 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
    Sub woofer speaker SS-WG99 for MHC-GX40 Speaker system Passive sub woofer Speaker units Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 12 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 210 × 325 × 239 mm Mass Approx. 4.0 kg Canadian model: Front speaker SS-RG66A for MHC-GX30 Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit
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MHC-GX40/GX30/GX20
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© 2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel 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.