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MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) 2-668-367- 12 (1) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions Owner’ s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided belo w .
2 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) W ARNING T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. T o reduce the risk of fire, do not cov er the ventilation of the apparatus with ne wspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
3 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Note to CA TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CA TV system installer’ s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC tha.
4 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) T able of Contents Guide to parts and controls ............... 5 Getting Star ted Hooking up the system securely ....... 8 Setting the clock .............................. 10 Basic Operations Playing a CD/CD-G/MP3 disc .
5 GB Guide to par ts and controls MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit ha ving the same or similar names.
6 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Me xican model: Unit: KARAOKE b utton (page 20) Press to activ ate the karaoke mode. Remote: DISPLA Y button (page 15) Press to change the information on the display . Other models: DISPLA Y button (page 15) Press to change the information on the display .
7 GB Guide to par ts and controls MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Latin American model only: MIC jack (page 20) Connect the microphone. Mexican model comes with 2 microphone jacks. MIC LEVEL (page 20) T urn to adjust the microphone volume.
8 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Getting Star ted Hooking up the system securely Subwoofer (MHC-GX470/RG590S/ RG490S only) Place the subwoofer vertically to obtain a better bass reproduction. Also, position the subwoofer: – on a solid floor where resonance is unlik ely to occur .
9 GB Getting Star ted MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Wall socket Front speaker (left) Video cable (supplied) Striped (Black/ ) Speakers and subwoofer Insert only the stripped portion of the cord.
10 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) T o use the remote Slide and remov e the battery compartment lid , and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, side first, matching the polarities shown belo w . Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
11 GB Basic Operations MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Basic Operations Playing a CD/CD-G/MP3 disc CD-G discs are supported only on the Mexican model. 1 Select the CD function. Press CD . 2 Place a disc. Press on the unit, and place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray .
12 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Notes on Repeat Play • All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times. • Y ou cannot select “REP” and “ ALL DISCS SHUF” at the same time. • “REP1” indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop it.
13 GB Basic Operations MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Playing a tape 1 Select a tape deck. Press T APE (or T APE A/B on the unit) repeatedly . 2 Inser t a tape. Press PUSH on the unit, and insert the TYPE I (normal) tape into the cassette holder with the side you want to play facing forward.
14 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Using optional audio components 1 Connect additional audio component to the A UDIO IN jack on the unit using an audio analog cord (not supplied). 2 T ur n do wn the volume . Press VOLUME – (or turn the V OLUME control on the unit tow ards –) .
15 GB Basic Operations MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Changing the display T o Press Change the illumination pattern around the VOLUME control 1) ILLUMIN A TION on the unit repeatedly . Change information on the display 2) DISPLA Y repeatedly when the system is turned on.
16 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Other Operations Creating your own CD program (Program Pla y) Use buttons on the remote to create your o wn program. 1 Press CD to select the CD function. 2 Press PLA Y MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears while the pla yer is stopped.
17 GB Other Operations MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) 6 T o call up a preset radio station, press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears, and then press +/– repeatedly to select the desired preset number .
18 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Recording onto a tape (CD Synchro recording/Manual recording/Sound Mixing) Y ou can record on a TYPE I (normal) tape in three ways: CD Synchr o Recording: Y ou can record an entire CD onto a tape.
19 GB Other Operations MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) 4 Star t recording. While recording, you cannot listen to other sources. For CD Synchro Recor ding: Press REC P A USE/ST AR T . When the recording is completed, the CD player and the tape deck stop automatically .
20 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Enjoying karaoke (Latin American model only) Y ou can sing along by connecting an optional microphone. Use buttons on the unit for karaok e. 1 T ur n MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone v olume lev el.
21 GB Other Operations MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Using the T imers The system offers three timer functions. Y ou cannot activ ate both the Play T imer and the Rec T imer at the same time. If you use either with the Sleep T imer, the Sleep T imer has priority .
22 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) T o activate or check the timer again Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT , press / repeatedly until “PLA Y SELECT” or “REC SELECT” appears, and then press ENTER .
23 GB Others MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Others T roubleshooting 1 Make sure the po wer cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your prob lem in the checklist belo w , and take the indicated correctiv e action.
24 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) T ape deck The sound exhibits e xcessive wow or flutter or dropout. • Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, clean and demagnetize the tape heads. See “Precautions” for details (page 25).
25 GB Others MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Messages COMPLETE: The preset operation ended normally . LOCKED: The disc tray does not open. Contact your nearest Sony dealer . NO DISC: There is no disc in the player , or you hav e loaded a disc that cannot be played.
26 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Precautions Discs that this system CAN play • Audio CD • CD-G (CD-Graphics) (Me xican model only) • CD-R/CD-R W (audio data/MP3 file.
27 GB Others MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Cleaning the cabinet Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasi ve pad, scouring powder , or solvent, such as thinner , benzine, or alcohol.
28 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) MHC-RG490S Front speaker DIN power output (rated): 95 + 95 w atts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 125 + 125.
29 GB Others MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) T ape deck section Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo Frequency response: 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes W ow and flutter: ±0.15% W . Peak (IEC), 0.
30 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Other models: MHC-RG490S Front speaker SS-RG490A V/RG490S/RG490 for MHC-RG490S Speaker system: 3-way , 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units: Subwoofer 13 cm, cone type, W oofer 13 cm, cone type, T weeter 5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx.
31 GB Others MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Mass (excl. speakers) North American model: MHC-GX470: Approx. 9.4 kg Canadian model: MHC-GX470: Approx. 9.4 kg European and Russian models: MHC-RG590S: Approx. 9.5 kg MHC-RG490S: Approx.
MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Printed in China Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (V olatile Organic Compound)-free vegetab le oil based ink.
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