Sony MHC-GS300AV Operating Instructions
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- Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 1
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-GS300AV MHC-GS200 - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 2
STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system MHC-GS300AV only This stereo system - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 3
Remote Control 6 Getting Started Hooking up the system 8 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote 10 Setting up your speakers for Dolby Pro Logic 11 Setting the clock 12 CD/MP3 files Loading a CD 13 Playing a CD display - Power Saving Mode Operating the system Troubleshooting Problems - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 4
unit MHC-GS300AV ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - O 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD) wg (35 - 37) ALBM +/- 4 (19) AUDIO IN L/R jacks qk (34) CD wk (14 - 17, 19, 24) CD BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS =/1 (power) 1 m (rewind) 4 n N (play) 4 M (fast forward) 4 . (go back) 4 > (go forward) 4 Z PUSH (front cover) qd Z PUSH (tape deck) 3 - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 5
Reference Pages MHC-GS200 ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - O ALBM +/- 4 (19) AUDIO IN L/R jacks qk (34) CD wj (14 - 17, 19, 24) CD SYNC VOLUME qj BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS =/1 (power) 1 m (rewind) 4 n N (play) 4 M (fast forward) 4 . (go back) 4 > (go forward) 4 Z PUSH (front cover) qd Z PUSH (tape deck) 3 12 wl - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 6
Remote Control For MHC-GS300AV ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - O 5.1CH wg (36) ALBM +/ALBM - qa qk (19) BALANCE LEFT/RIGHT 2 (12) CD wd (14 - 17, 19 +/TUNING - 9 ql (20 - 22) VIDEO (MD) wh (35, 37) VOL +/- qg BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS @/1 (power) 3 n N (play) wa X (pause) wa x (stop) wa . (go back) w; m (rewind) - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 7
and Reference Pages For MHC-GS200 ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - O ALBM +/ALBM - qd w; (19) CD wg (14 - 17, 19, 24) CD SYNC wf (24, TUNING +/TUNING - qa ws (20 - 22) VIDEO (MD) 9 (35, 37) VOL +/- qj BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS @/1 (power) 4 n N (play) 0 X (pause) 0 x (stop) 0 . (go back) wa m (rewind) ws - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 8
Perform the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. MHC-GS300AV is the model used for illustration purpose. AM loop antenna Rear surround speaker (Right)* FM antenna Center surround speaker* Rear surround speaker (Left)* Front - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 9
cords to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks on the unit as shown below. Insert only the stripped portion R L + Solid (3) - Stripe (#) 2 Connect the rear surround speakers. (MHC-GS300AV only) Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks on the unit and to the jacks on the rear surround speakers - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 10
up the system (continued) 5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Note If you do not use the remote for a long period - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 11
Setting up your speakers for Dolby Pro Logic (MHC-GS300AV only) Positioning the speakers Center Setting the on both sides of the listening position A or behind the listening position B. Tip For MHC-GS300AV customers, you can connect an optional sub woofer speaker (see page 36). Setting the - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 12
- repeatedly. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote when you finish adjusting. The test tone turns off Logic Surround sound. Setting the clock 1 Press =/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press TIMER SET. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • You cannot set the clock in - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 13
CD/MP3 files CD/MP3 files Loading a CD You can load up to 60 discs into this unit. Turn on the system before you load discs. You can also load and play discs with MP3 files. See "Playing a disc with MP3 files" on page 18 for MP3 files. 1 Open the front cover by pressing Z PUSH on the - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 14
PUSH on the front cover. Playing a CD - Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play You can play up to 60 CDs continuously. This system lets you play the CD Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 When you want to specify the disc for 1 DISC, turn DISC SELECT (or press DISC - or DISC + on the remote) - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 15
MP3 files. Other Operations To Do this Stop play Press STOP x (or x on the remote). Pause Press PAUSE X (or X on the remote). Press again to remote*1) until "REP" or "REP 1" disappears. *1 MHC-GS200 only *2 For all the tracks on all CDs, press PLAY MODE/ DIRECTION (or PLAY MODE on the remote - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 16
disc and track numbers that are not found in the system or on the disc are deleted from the program, and the rest of the program is played in the programed order. * MHC-GS200 only Labeling a CD - Disc Memo You can label up to 60 CDs with titles of up to 20 characters. Whenever you load - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 17
to switch the function to CD. If "SHUF" or "PGM" appears, press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION (or PLAY MODE on the remote*) repeatedly until both disappear. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press . or > repeatedly until "ALL ERASE" appears, then press ENTER. 4 Press ENTER again until "COMPLETE" appears. * MHC-GS200 only 17US - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 18
This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Leadout. A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Leadout regarded as a single - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 19
MP3 files on this system. See "Playing a disc with MP3 files" on page 18 for MP3 files. 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Turn DISC SELECT . 5 Press n N. Tip You can perform the operations described under "Playing a CD" (page 14) and "Programing CD tracks" (page 15) only for the files in the - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 20
store them manually Manually tune in and store the radio frequency of your favorite stations Method Automatic Tuning Preset Manual Tuning Preset then release it. Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a station. "TUNED" and "ST" (for a stereo program) appear. If "TUNED" does not - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 21
preset number. 6 Press ENTER. 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other stations. Other Operations To Do this Tune in a station Follow the procedure described in with a weak "Setting presets through manual signal tuning". Stop setting presets Press MENU. Change the preset station Start over - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 22
Listening to non-preset radio station - Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • Pressing and holding TUNING - or +, the frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system 3 to 9 of "Labeling a CD" on page 16. To cancel - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 23
the cassette Do this Press STOP x (or x on the remote). Press PAUSE X (or X on the remote). Press again to resume play. Press m or M. Press Z PUSH on the tape deck in stop mode. Note If the system stops during tape playback or recording due to a power failure or other reason, do not attempt to - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 24
desired source. * MHC-GS200 only. To stop recording Press STOP x (or x on the remote). Tip When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. Note After step 4, you cannot pause a CD even if - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 25
reverse side. Note After step 3, you cannot pause a CD even if you press PAUSE X (or X on the remote). * MHC-GS200 only Timer-recording radio programs You can record a preset the deck. 7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. When the recording starts, the volume is reduced to minimum. continued 25US - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 26
use the Sleep Timer, Timer-recording will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off. 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 - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 27
sound effect of this system does not affect DVD 5.1 CH sound. * For MHC-GS200 on the remote only. Selecting the surround effect For MHC-GS300AV Press SURROUND MODE (or SURROUND on the remote) repeatedly to select the surround effect you want. SURROUND ON: Reproduces stereo sources in surround sound - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 28
DOLBY PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC on the remote) again. Notes • You cannot use both system does not affect DVD 5.1 CH sound. Selecting the sound formation - Multi room selector (MHC- Stereo sound from the front speakers. REAR Stereo sound from the rear surround speakers. LINK Front speaker stereo - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 29
if you do not set the clock. Tips • The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode. • ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode. Using the display You can check the remaining time of the current track or the entire CD. When a CDTEXT disc or a disc with MP3 files is loaded, you can - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 30
displayed depending on the play mode. *3 For CD with CD-TEXT Depending on the disc, some CD-TEXT information may not appear. Other Features Enhancing video . • These operations cannot be performed in the Power Saving Mode. • If you press GAME while the system is off, the system turns on, the - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Mixing is activated, it will remain active while the power is on even if the source sound is changed CD (or connected components) or radio manually" on page 24, and then press REC z PAUSE/START (or X on the remote) to start the recording. Falling asleep to music - Sleep Timer You can set the system - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 32
. The indication changes as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T 8 Press ENTER. The type of timer, 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 setting Change the - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 33
Setting the keyboard You can use the Sony KB-10 keyboard (not supplied). In 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 for the following functions CD PLAY CD PAUSE CD - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 34
components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each digital component machine To the digital input jack of a digital component A OPTICAL OUT (CD) jack Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect an optional - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 35
you want to switch back to the VIDEO funtion, perform the operation described above to switch to the VIDEO function. • You cannot switch the function in Power Saving Mode. * VIDEO (MD) for MHC-GS200 or on the remote. Recording audio from a connected component 1 Connect the audio cords. See "Hooking - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 36
sub woofer speaker. To sub woofer Connecting a DVD player (MHC-GS300AV only) To the front output of To the center the sound of the connected DVD player, press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD) (or 5.1CH on the remote) until "5.1CH" appears. Note You cannot enjoy the 5.1 channel surround sound if you connect a - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 37
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 dealer. General The display - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 38
Problems and remedies (continued) There is no sound from the center speaker (for MHC-GS300AV only). • Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 9). There is no sound from the rear speakers (for MHC sound skips. • The CD is dirty. • Replace the CD. • Try moving the system to a place without - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 39
surrounding electrical equipments. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press REPEAT/FM MODE (or REPEAT on the remote for MHC-GS200) so that "ST" appears. If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows: 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 40
the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until 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. On the speaker system The MHC-GS200 speaker system is - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 41
can also play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized. • You cannot play CD-R/CD-RW recorded in is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding frequently cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette. Demagnetizing the tape - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 42
output 30 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Rear speaker: Continuous RMS power output 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-GS200 Continuous RMS power output 60 + 60 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.09% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 35 watts) Inputs VIDEO (MD) IN - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 43
American model: Australian model: Power consumption MHC-GS300AV: MHC-GS200: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 180 watts 120 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls Approx. 280 × 325 × 465 mm Mass MHC-GS300AV: Approx. 9.1 kg MHC-GS200: Approx. 8.7 kg Supplied - Sony MHC-GS300AV | Operating Instructions - Page 44
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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
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Operating Instructions
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MHC-GS300AV
MHC-GS200
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. _______________
© 2002 Sony Corporation