Sony MHC-GX8800 Operating Instructions

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  • Sony MHC-GX8800 | 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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    operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
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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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    from a connected component 29 Recording on a connected component 29 Connecting external antennas 29 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 4-244-569-11 (1)
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    , 32) 45 6 7 8 9 0 K L M N O qh qj qk ql w; wa ws W R - Z REC PAUSE/START 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) TUNER/BAND el (14, 15) TUNER MEMORY 7 (14) VOLUME ws (20, 30) SYMBOLS
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    Subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only) ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - Z LINK (indicator) 2 (20) MATRIX SURR 1 (indicator) 3 (20) MATRIX SURR 2 (indicator) 4 (20) SUBWOOFER LEVEL 6 (20) SUBWOOFER ON/OFF 1 (20) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE 5 (20) A BC D E 6 Remote Control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - M CD ql (9-13, 17, 18)
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    the FRONT SPEAKER terminals. Insert 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
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    3 Connect the subwoofer (MHC-GN800 only). Connect the subwoofer cords to the SUBWOOFER terminals and the system cord to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack. Be speakers and to prevent them from slipping. FM75Ω COAXIAL -AM AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 8GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)
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    or m repeatedly to select "CLOCK SET?" and then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). 3 Do the same procedure as steps 3 to 6 above. Note The clock settings are cancelled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. R6 (AA) batteries e E E e 9GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)
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    M or m during playback and release it at the point you want. Press one 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
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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 4-244-569-11 (1)
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    Select an album*1 Press ALBUM +/-. Find a point in a track*2 Press and hold down M or m on the remote during playback and release it at the point you want. Select a disc when playback is stopped Press one of the DISC the next MP3 audio track to start playback. 12GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)
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    the time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may encounter problems such as cannot playback, sound interruptions, and noise. Programming "ALL DISCS" lights up in the display. Press CLEAR on the remote when playback is stopped. To program the MP3 audio tracks After step MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)
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    received in your area and store your favourite stations manually Manually tune in and Setting presets through store the radio frequency manual on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want. 5 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote
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    by manually tuning remote) 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 + or - on the remote - on the remote). The frequency
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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 4-244-569-11 (1)
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    (CD Synchro Recording) Recording Manually 1 Insert a recordable tape 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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    display. 5 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). The track(s) is (are) programmed. The program lights up in the display. Press CLEAR on the remote when playback is stopped. Tip To check the required 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. "DAILY SET?" appears in the display. 3 Press M or
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    press M or m repeatedly to select "TIMER OFF?". Then, press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). Notes • If you do not turn 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 4-244-569-11 (1)
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    as follows: LINK1) t MATRIX SURR 12) t MATRIX SURR 23) MHC-GN700/GX8800 only Press SURROUND SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to select the sound mode you want. Tip You can use VOLUME (or VOL + or - on the remote) to adjust the volume of the subwoofer linked to the front speakers. Notes • If you
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    EQ, MOVIE EQ or GAME EQ (or PRESET EQ on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset effect you want. The preset effect from "P FILE 1" to " P FILE 3". 4 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). The setting is stored automatically in the personal file number you selected in step 3. The previous
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    personal file, press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote) after step 1. Selecting the surround effect (MHC-GN900/GN600 only) Press SURROUND. Each time you display changes as follows: SURROUND ON (SURR) Y SURROUND OFF (MHC-GN800/GN700/GX8800 only) 1 Press < or , repeatedly to select "SURROUND", then
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    : t DIMMER 1 y DIMMER 2 T tDIMMER 3T 4 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). Changing the power illuminator You can select the power illuminator as you want. Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to select the display if you have not set the clock. continued 23GB Display MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)
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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 4-244-569-11 (1)
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    HIGH t MIXING OFF Tips • To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING after step 4 of "Recording Manually" on page 17 and then press REC PAUSE/START to start recording. • The GAME MIXING indicator lights up the recorded sound signals (Auto Level Control Function). 25GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)
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    remote remote. "DAILY SET?" appears in the display. 4 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote ). "ON" appears and the hour digits flash in the display. 5 Set the time to start playback. Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour, then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote on the remote). 6 Set
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    m repeatedly to select "TIMER OFF?", then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). Notes • If you do not turn off the 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 4-244-569-11 (1)
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    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 may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off. 28GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)
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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 connected. Insulated wire (not supplied) FM75Ω COAXIAL -AM 29GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)
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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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    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 disc is not placed 9) - Symbols Other characters may not be displayed correctly. continued Troubleshooting 31GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)
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    Problems and remedies (continued) Tape Deck The tape does "CD POWER OFF" by CD power manage function (page 15). A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press FM MODE so that "MONO" disappears. If the system still does not no tape in the tape deck. 32GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)
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    power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. On placement • Do not place the you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On operation • off the cassette tab. Refer to the instructions of the tape. Before placing a cassette in
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    , refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (MHC-GX8800 USA model only) output (reference) 275 + 275 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) 34GB MHC-GN800 (HCD-GN800) The following are measured at AC 127V, 60 Hz (Mexican model only) The following
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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% W. mm Mass Approx. 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
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    Approx. 13.6 kg HCD-GN700/GX8800 Approx. 11.4 kg HCD-GN600 Approx. 10.5 kg 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
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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.