Sony MHC-GX45 Operating Instructions

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  • Sony MHC-GX45 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    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-GX45/GX35/GX25 MHC
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    operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system model ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
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    the disc in the display 23 Changing the Power illuminator........... 24 (MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/ RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only) Optional Components Hooking up optional components......... 25 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 26 Messages 28 Additional Information
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    manual. Symbol Meaning Functions that can be used with audio CDs Functions that can be used with MP3 • MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) are the models used for illustration purposes. Playable discs You can play back the following discs on this system
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    a normal CD player) cannot be played. • CD-R 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 ".MP3". • Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that have the
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    1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Sub woofer speaker* Front speaker (right) * MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. Insert only
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    E e Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords. 4 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. Note If you do not use the remote
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    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. Placing the Sub woofer (MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only) Since the human ear cannot detect the direction and position where the bass sound being
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    up on the disc tray. Playing a disc - Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models). Example: When a disc is loaded Disc tray number Track number To
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    on the disc in the order you want them to be played (see "Creating your own program" on page 12). * MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only 3 Press N. Other operations To Do this Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume play. Select
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    many layers. • When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the tracks on that disc. If there are many is recorded, you may encounter such problems as disabled playback, sound interruptions, be played on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models). Using the display window Press
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    . You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 17). MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models). Using the display window 1 Press CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until "PGM" appears. 3 Press D.SKIP (or
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    indication starts to change, then release it. The frequency changes as the system scans for a station. Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store other stations. Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired
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    and Philippine models) The turn off the system. While holding power cord or if a power failure occurs. • To improve the reception, adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna. Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually
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    To record the radio programs, use manual recording (page 17). * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to
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    ) Note The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances: - When the unrecorded space between songs is less than 4 seconds long. - When the system is placed near a television. 16GB
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    12). Recording on a tape manually - Manual Recording You can record just the system's tape deck A. • Tuner: To record from this system's tuner. • Game: To record from the connected video game machine to GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models
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    power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and the "GROOVE" or "V GROOVE" lights up. Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only) You can use the sound of the sub woofer to suit the sound source. Press SUB WOOFER ON/OFF on the sub woofer the sub woofer linked to the front speakers. Selecting
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    MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on. • The GAME EQ is automatically selected. • These operations cannot be performed in the Power unit after step 3 of "Recording on a tape manually" on page 17, and then press REC PAUSE/START
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    you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN t ... t 10MIN t 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
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    Daily Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. • If the system is on at the preset time, the Daily Timer will not be activated. Tip The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. Timer recording radio programs You can record a preset radio station
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    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, Middle Eastern and Philippine models) - turning on the system by pressing the function buttons Tip The timer continues to operate
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    than 20 tracks or 100 minutes. *2 "- -.- -" appears in ALL DISCS or program play mode. x When playing an MP3 (MHC-GX45/GX35/ RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only) Elapsed playing time of the current track t Remaining time of the current track*1 t Remaining time of the
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    Changing the Power illuminator (MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/ RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only) Press ILLUMINATION. Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows: For MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/ RG310 PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t
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    enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with system is on, the function switches to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches to the GAME EQ in the same manner. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models
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    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
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    9660 level 1, level 2, Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format. • The disc ID3 tag is not ver. 1 (ver. 1.0 or 1.1). * MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only Tuner Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received. • Set the proper band and frequency (page 13
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    FM MODE (or STEREO/MONO for MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models)) until "MONO" disappears. Tape deck The tape system as follows: 1 Disconnect the power cord. 2 Reconnect the power cord. 3 Press x, GROOVE and ?/1 at the same time. 4 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. The system
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    power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. On placement • Do not place the system in an inclined position. • Do not place the system 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
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    , refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette models: MHC-GX45 Front speaker Continuous RMS power output (reference): 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 60 W) Sub woofer Continuous RMS power output (reference): 120 watts
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    models: MHC-RG440S Front speaker 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) Sub woofer DIN power output (rated): 80 watts
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    than 90 dB Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel, stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes ±0.15% W. Peak Speaker North American models: Front speaker SS-RG440 for MHC-GX45/ GX25 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer: Sub woofer
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    European and Russian models: Front speaker SS-RG440 for MHC-RG440S/ RG310/RG220 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. 240 × 325 ×
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    : Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-RG220: Approx. 8.5 kg Other models: HCD-RG330: Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-RG220: Approx. 8.5 kg Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1) Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Speaker pads MHC-GX45/RG440S (12) MHC-GX35/GX25/ RG330/RG310/RG220 (8) Design and
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    and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the qs (18) MUSIC EQ qs (18) PHONES jack qj Power illuminator 5 (24) Remote sensor 3 REC PAUSE/START wd A) (eject) ws (16) * MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/ RG330/RG310 and MHCRG220 (European and Russian models) only 123 456 7 8 Additional Information
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    Sub woofer (MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only) ALPHABETICAL ORDER Indicator 1 SUB WOOFER ON/OFF 2 (18) 36GB
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    Remote control for MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - 17) TUNER MEMORY 8 (13) TUNING -/+ 5 (13, 15) VOL +/- qs (18, 20) BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ?/1 (power) 4 (7, 14, 20, 26, 28) m/M (rewind/fast forward) 5 (10, 16) ./> (go back/go forward
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    Remote control for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - N CD 14, 17) TUNER MEMORY qj (13) TUNING -/+ 5 (13, 15) VOL +/- qs (18, 20) BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ?/1 (power) 4 (7, 14, 20, 26, 28) m/M (rewind/fast forward) 5 (10, 16) ./> (go back/go forward)
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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-GX45/GX35/GX25
MHC-RG440S/RG330/RG310/
RG220