Sony SS-GN800 Operating Instructions

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  • Sony SS-GN800 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at 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-GN900 MHC-GN800 MHC-GN700/GX8800 MHC
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    of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 2GB MHC-GN800 4-244-
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    -R/CD-RW is not supported. * A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW disc to be played back on the audio CD player. About this manual The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-GN900, MHC-GN800, MHCGN700, MHC-GX8800 and MHC-GN600. In this manual, the MHC-GN800 is used for illustration
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    to a tape -- CD Synchro Recording/ Recording Manually/ Program Edit 17 Timer-recording radio programs ......... 18 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 30 Messages 32 Additional Information Precautions 33 Specifications 34 1) MHC-GN800/GN700/GX8800 only. 2) MHC-GN800 only. 4GB MHC-GN800
  • Sony SS-GN800 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
    (21) OPEN/CLOSE Z 5 (10-12) P FILE wa (21, 22) PHONES (jack) wf (30) PLAY MODE 7 (10, 11, 13, 18, 31 qk (17, 18, 25) REPEAT 8 (11, 12) SURROUND (MHC-GN900/ GN600 only) w; (22) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE (except for MHC-GN900/ GN600) w; (20) TAPE A/B ek (16, 17) wj wh wg X 5GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    EQ qj (21) U 8 T 9 P FILE qh (21, 22) S q; SURROUND (MHC-GN900/ GN600 only) qs (22) R qa SURROUND SPEAKER MODE qj qs (except for MHC-GN900/ qd GN600) qs (20) SLEEP 1 (26) TAPE A/B qa (16, 17) qh qf TUNER/BAND qk (14, 15) TUNING - wa (14, 15) qg 6GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    only the stripped portion. Red RL _ Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) 2 Connect the surround speakers (MHC-GN800, MHC-GN700 and MHC-GX8800 only). Connect the speaker cords to SURROUND SPEAKER terminals. Insert only the stripped portion. Blue R L + _ Blue/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Note Keep
  • Sony SS-GN800 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
    optional components See page 28. To attach the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping. FM75Ω COAXIAL -AM AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 8GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Main Unit Subwoofer * Front speaker (L) 0.3m Front speaker (R) 45º Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) * (MHC-GN800 only) Place the subwoofer at least 0.3 meters (1 feet) away from the main unit. Notice for carrying this system
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    of the DISC 1~3 buttons or DISC SKIP EXCHANGE (or D.SKIP on the remote). Press CD or one of the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection). 10GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    presence indicator 1 Press CD. 2 When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the play mode you want lights up in the display. continued 11GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
  • Sony SS-GN800 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
    audio tracks, the unit cannot recognize the track properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers. • You are recommended not to save other type of tracks or unneccessary album on a disc that for the next MP3 audio track to start playback. 12GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    or the recording media used at the time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may encounter problems such as cannot playback, sound interruptions, and noise. Programming the CD tracks -- Program Play You exceeded 100 minutes. - you have programmed an MP3 audio track. 13GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    in the display. The station is stored. 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations. Setting presets through manual tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press M or m (or TUNING + is stored. 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations. 14GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
  • Sony SS-GN800 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
    ) repeatedly to tune in the preset station you want. Preset number Frequency Listening to non-preset radio station - Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press M or m (or TUNING 17 or "Timer-recording radio programs" on page 18. 15GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    operate correctly under the following circumstances: - When the unrecorded space between songs is less than 4 seconds long. - When the unit is placed near a television. 16GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
  • Sony SS-GN800 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
    system. To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING after step 4 of "Recording Manually" and then press REC PAUSE/START to start recording. Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro Recording. Note You cannot listen to other sources while recording. continued 17GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    m repeatedly to select "REC SET?", then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). "ON" appears and the hour indication flashes in the display. 18GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    off the power before the preset time, the timer-recording does not function. • The power will turn on 15 seconds before the preset time. 19GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
  • Sony SS-GN800 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
    /GN700/GX8800 only) You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you want. MHC-GN800 only Press SURROUND SPEAKER MODE repeatedly (or turn SURROUND SPEAKER MODE on the subwoofer) to select the sound mode you want. Each time you press the button, the indicators on the subwoofer and the
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    personal file number you selected in step 3. The previous setting stored at this memory location is erased and replaced by the new setting. continued 21GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    -GN900/GN600 only) Press SURROUND. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SURROUND ON (SURR) Y SURROUND OFF (MHC-GN800/GN700/GX8800 only) 1 Press < or , repeatedly to select "SURROUND", then press M or m repeatedly to adjust the surround effect. 2 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER
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    and the indicators flashes even when the system is turned off. 2) "--.-- " appears in the display if you have not set the clock. continued 23GB Display MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    there is no program. 8) Except for MP3 audio tracks. Note Some characters may not be displayed for track title, album title or disc title. 24GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    2. To record the sound see "Recording Manually" on page 17. To stop recording, press x. • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone recorded sound signals (Auto Level Control Function). 25GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    playback following step 5 above. 7 Press M or m repeatedly until the music source you want appears. The display changes as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T 26GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    power before the preset time, the Daily Timer does not function. • The power will turn on 15 seconds before the preset time. Other Features 27GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
  • Sony SS-GN800 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
    up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. MD deck To the digital input jack of the MD deck MD image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off. MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    cable. See "Hooking up optional components" on page 28. 2 Start recording. Refer to operating instructions provided with the connected MD deck. Tip When you remove the optical cover, keep it for antenna connected. Insulated wire (not supplied) FM75Ω COAXIAL -AM 29GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    Troubleshooting Problems and remedies If you run into any problem using this unit, 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 dealer. When the `/1
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    speaker's + and - terminals are connected correctly. CD Player The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service may not be displayed correctly. continued Troubleshooting 31GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
  • Sony SS-GN800 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
    Problems and remedies (continued) Tape Deck The tape does not record. • The tab has been removed from the tape. Cover the broken tab with adhesive cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the tape. No Tape • There is no tape in the tape deck. 32GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-13 (3)
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    problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony instructions of the tape. Before placing a cassette 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. continued Additional Information 33GB MHC-GN800
  • Sony SS-GN800 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
    instructions PHONES: accepts headphones of (stereo mini jack) 8 ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms SURROUND SPEAKER: accepts impedance of (MHC-GN800/GN700/ 24 ohms or more GX8800 only) SUBWOOFER: accept impedance of (MHC-GN800 only) 8 ohms or more MHC-GN800
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    and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% 9.5 kg net per speaker Front speaker SS-GN800 (MHC-GN800/ GN700/GX8800/GN600 only) Speaker system 3-way, 4-units, bass-reflex type Speaker units Sub Woofer: 20
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    Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander (1) Batteries (2) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8) Surround speaker pads (8) (MHC-GN800/GN700/ GX8800 only) Subwoofer pads (4) (MHC-GN800 only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 36GBSony Corporation
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MHC-GN800
4-244-569-
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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
4-244-569-
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MHC-GN900
MHC-GN800
MHC-GN700/GX8800
MHC-GN600
© 2003 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at 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.