Sony MHC-RG20 Operating Instructions

Sony MHC-RG20 - Mini Hi-fi Component System Manual

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  • Sony MHC-RG20 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    Mini Hi-Fi Component 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
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    avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to Sony Corporation has determined that this product
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    Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit 4 Remote Control 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system 6 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote 8 Setting the time 9 Saving the power in standby mode ........ 9 CD Loading a CD 10 Playing a CD - Normal Play/Shuffle Play/ Repeat
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    qj qhqg qf qd AUDIO jacks wd (19) CD wk (10 - 12, 15) CD SYNC qh (15) Deck A ws (14) Deck B qs (14 - 16) DISC 1 - 3 4 (10, 11) DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE 3 (10, 11) Disc tray 5 (10) DISPLAY w; (12) EFFECT ON/OFF qd (17) GAME wg (18 - 20) GAME EQ ql (17, 18, 20) GROOVE 8 (17) MOVIE
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    Parts Identification Remote Control 12 34 5 6 wa 7 w; 8 ql 9 qk q; qj qa qh qs qg qd qf CD ql (10 - 12, 15) CLEAR w; (11) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (16, 19) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 16, 18) DISPLAY 6 (12) D.SKIP 7 (10) ENTER qg (9, 11 - 13, 16, 18, 19) EQ +/- qf (17) GAME 0 (18 - 20)
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    to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Surround speaker (Right)* AM loop antenna Surround speaker (Left)* FM antenna 3 2 4 1 Front speaker (Right) * MHC-RG4SR only 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below. Insert
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    with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas speakers on top of a TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV screen. • Be sure to connect both left and right surround speakers. Otherwise, the sound
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    90 cm above your listening position. 60 to 90 cm Surround speaker Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote e E E e Tip With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Note If you do
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    ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. Proceed to step 5 when "CLOCK" appears in the display. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select "SET CLOCK". 4 Press ENTER on the remote. 5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. 6 Press ENTER on the remote. The minute indication flashes
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    the disc tray. 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Playing a CD - Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the CD in different play modes. Disc tray number Disc presence indicator Track Playing time number 1 Press CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until
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    (Repeat Play) Do this Press DISC 1 - 3 (Automatic Source Selection). However, if a CD is used in a program, play does not start even if you press CD 1 - 3. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. Press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE. Press REPEAT on the remote during play until "REP" or "REP 1" appears. REP*: For all the tracks
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    Remaining time of the current track t Remaining time of current CD t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status In stop remote) until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a station. 3 Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote
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    or automatic tuning in step 2. For manual tuning, press m or M (or TUNING - or + on the remote) repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold m or M (or TUNING - or + on the remote). Tips • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press STEREO/MONO repeatedly until "MONO" appears. There will
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    press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until "RELAY" (Relay Play)* appears in the display. 2 Press H (or N on the remote). The tape starts playing. To unrecorded space between songs is less than 4 seconds long. - When the system is placed near a television. * After the playback of the front side
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    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. Load the CD or tape, or tune in the station you want to record. Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by
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    to select "SEL REC". Then, press ENTER on the remote. To change the setting, start over from step 1. Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press . or > 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
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    the display and the volume switches to power mode. Press again to cancel GROOVE. Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the music menu Press MUSIC EQ, MOVIE EQ or GAME EQ (or EQ +/-* on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset you desire. The preset name appears in the display. See
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    on the remote repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" appears. Waking up to music - Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see "Setting the time" on page 9). 1 Prepare the music source you want to play. • CD: Load a CD. To start from a specific track, make
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    and the music source, appear, then the original display appears. 9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Other Operations To Check the setting Change the setting Cancel the timer Do this Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press . or > repeatedly to select "SEL DAILY", then press ENTER on the
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    on page 17 for video game sound effects. • If you press GAME while the system is off, the system turns on, the function switches to GAME, and the equalizer also switches to the GAME EQ. • If you press GAME while the system is on, the function switches to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches
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    the moisture evaporates. • When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning 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
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    speaker connections. • There is no audio output during timer recording. There is severe hum or noise. • A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR. "0:00" (or "12:00 AM") flashes in the display. • A power interruption occurred. Set the clock
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    the speaker connection and speaker placement. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker's + and - jacks are connected correctly. CD Player The CD tray does not close. • The CD is not placed properly. The CD will not play. • The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. • The CD is dirty. • The CD is
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    the disc tray. OVER • You have reached the end of the CD. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (MHC-RG4SR USA model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz; rates 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than
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    GAME (AUDIO) IN (phono jack): voltage 450 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 Surround speaker (MHC-RG4SR only): accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms CD player section System
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    : HCD-RG30T: HCD-RG20: European model: HCD-RG20: Other model: HCD-DX10: Approx. 8.7 kg Approx. 8.2 kg Approx. 7.8 kg Approx. 8.1 kg Approx. 8.2 kg Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1) Remote Commander (1) Batteries (2) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8) Design and specifications are
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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
4-235-103-
11
(1)
MHC-RG4SR
MHC-RG30T
MHC-RG20/DX10
© 2001 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.