Sony MHC-GX8000 Operating Instructions (primary manual)

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    Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. 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. GB MHC-GX8000/RG77 MHC-RG66T © 2002 Sony
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    . As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. About this manual The instructions in this manual are for model MHC-GX8000, MHC-RG77 and MHC-RG66T. In this manual, the MHC-RG77 is used for illustration purposes
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    Manually Power Saving Mode 21 Using the display 21 Hooking Up the Optional Components Connecting an MD deck/VCR 22 Connecting a Video Game Player ....... 22 Connecting external antennas 23 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 24 Additional Information Precautions 26 Specifications 27 3GB MHC
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    B A qh (12~15) DIMMER 9 (18) DIRECTION q; (12~14) DISC 1~3 4 (9, 10) DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE 5 (9, 10) Disc tray 3 (9) DISPLAY 7 (21) E - L EDIT q; (14) EFFECT 14) REPEAT qs (10) SPECTRUM 8 (18) SURROUND el (17) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE (MHC-GX8000/RG77 only) wj (16) TAPE A/B ed (12, 13) TUNER/BAND ef (11
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    /OFF qf (16) GAME w; (18, 22) MD (VIDEO) q; (22) P - Z PRESET - wd (11) PRESET + wf (11) PRESET EQ qj (16) P FILE qh (17) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE (MHC-GX8000/RG77 only) qs (16) SURROUND qs (17) SLEEP 1 (19) TAPE A/B qa (12, 13) TUNER/BAND qk (11) TUNING - wa (11) TUNING + ws (11) VOL +/- 8 (20
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    the FM and AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. + _ Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) 2 Connect the surround speaker (MHC-GX8000/RG77 only). Connect the speaker cords to SURROUND SPEAKER jacks. Insert only the stripped portion. Blue R L + _ 6GB Blue/Solid (3) Black/Stripe
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    (R) (MHC-GX8000/ RG77 only) Notice for carrying this system Do the following to protect the CD mechanism. 1 Make sure that all discs are removed from the unit. 2 Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until "LOCK" appears. 3 Release ?/1 first, then release CD. 4 Unplug the AC power cord. 7GB MHC-RG77
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    If you have made a mistake or want to change the time, start over from step 2. Note The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. 8GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409-11 (2)
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    additional discs, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray. Disc tray number number Playing time ALL1 DISCS Disc DISCS 1 DISC SHUFFLE ALL DISCS SHUFFLE 1 DISC PROGRAM To play All CDs in the disc DISC 1~3 buttons. If you press hH when CD is selected as the function (press CD) and the disc
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    You cannot use this function during SHUFFLE ALL DISCS. *2 To repeat the current track you are playing. Tip Pressing the CD while the power is off automatically turns the power on and CD is selected as a exceeds 20. - the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. 10GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409-11 (2)
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    , then turn off the power. While holding down the ENTER button, turn the power back on. When you Manual Tuning) or press and hold M or m (or TUNING +/- on the remote) (Automatic Tuning). Tips • When an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so that "MONO" appears in the display. There will be no stereo
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    playing. Press hH again to play the reverse side. Tape presence indicator ALL1 DISCS * Relay Play always follow this cyclic sequence: Deck A (front side) times. • Pressing TAPE A/B while the power is off automatically turns the power on and TAPE is selected as a function MHC-RG77 4-238-409-11 (2)
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    Manually High-Speed Dubbing) Recording Manually 1 Insert a recordable Press REC PAUSE/START. If you are recording manually, press hH to start playing the source ( For recording from a CD to a tape manually: You can press . or > to select after step 4 of "Recording Manually" and then press REC PAUSE/
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    Cancel Program Edit Clear a track from the end Do This Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "1 DISC" or "ALL DISCS" appears in the display. Press CLEAR on the remote when playback is stopped. Tip To check the minute, then press ENTER. The hour indication flashes again. 14GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409-11 (2)
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    recordable tape into deck B. Make sure the tape is in forward direction. 7 Turn off the power. When the recording starts, the volume level is set to the minimum. To Check the "TIMER OFF". Then, press ENTER. Notes • If the power is on at the preset time, the Timer recording does not work. • The
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    mode and the equalizer curve changes. V-GROOVE The volume switches to power mode, the low base frequencies are powerfully reinforced, and the equalizer curve changes. Selecting the speaker system (MHC-GX8000/RG77 only) You can enjoy different sounds when you select the surround speaker mode. Press
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    the personal file number you want appears in the display. Tip If you do not want to store a personal file, press ENTER after step 1. 17GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409-11 (2)
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    • This operation cannot be performed in the Power Saving Mode. Mixing the sound - Game mixed sound, press GAME MIXING after step 4 of "Recording Manually" on page 13 and then press REC PAUSE/START to is activated and it will remain active while the power is on even if the function is changed. Notes
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    along with any stereo CD or Tape. from microphone after step 2. To record the sound see "Recording Manually" on page 13. To stop recording, press x. • AUTO* t 90 t 80 t 70 t ... t 10 t OFF * The power turns off when the current CD or tape finishes playback (for up to 100 MHC-RG77 4-238-409-11 (2)
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    the music source appears, then the original display appears. 9 Turn off the power. To Check the setting Change the setting Cancel the timer operation Do this OFF", then press ENTER. Tip The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. Note If the power is on at the preset time, the Daily
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    be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby mode (Power Saving Mode). Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the current track t Remaining time of the current CD ("1 DISC" mode) or "--.-- " display ("ALL DISCS" mode) t Title name of the current track1) MHC-RG77 4-238-409-11 (2)
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    Hold down MD (VIDEO) and press @/1 while the power is on. Release @/1 first, then release MD (VIDEO Pressing the MD (VIDEO) while the power is off automatically turns the power on and MD is selected as a Note Pressing GAME while the power is off automatically turns the power on and GAME is selected
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    (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Insulated wire (not supplied) FM75 AM 23GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409-11 (2)
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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. General 24GB
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    open and "LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not close. • The CD is not placed properly. The CD does not play. • The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. • The CD is dirty. • The CD is inserted label
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    further. • The AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. On placement take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on instructions of the demagnetizing cassette. 26GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409-11 (2)
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    75 ohms 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-GX8000/RG77 24 ohms or more only) CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor
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    Power consumption MHC-GX8000/RG77 MHC-RG66T 240 watts 230 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) HCD-GX8000/RG77/RG66T Approx. 280 x 360 x 445 mm Mass : HCD-GX8000/RG77 (MHC-GX8000/RG77 only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 28GB Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia MHC-RG77
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MHC-RG77
4-238-409-
11
(2)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
4-238-409-
11
(2)
MHC-GX8000/RG77
MHC-RG66T
GB
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel.
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.