Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MHC-GN770/GX9000 Sony
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Mini Hi. Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers _e located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial nmnber in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call npon your Sony dealer regarding this prodnct.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet. Refer se!"vicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
About this manual ................................... 5 Playable discs .......................................... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system ............................ 8 Positioning the speakers ........................ 11 Setting the clock .
Optional Components Hooking up optional components ......... 33 Listening to audio fi'om a connected component ...................................... 34 Recording on a connected component ...................................... 35 Connecting external antennas .
• The instructions in this mamlal are for models MHC-GN990, MHC-GN880, MHC-GN770, MHC-GX9000 and MHC-GN660 In this manual, the MHC-GN880 is used lbr illustration purposes nnless stated otherwise.
Discs that this system cannot play • (D-ROMs (except for extension " MP3") • CD-RsiCD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: audio CD format MP3 audio track format that confom_s to ISO9660 a_ Level 1, Level 2, Joliet in expansion format or Multi Session b_.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conlbrm to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies.
Do the following procedures [] to [] to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna SubwooNr* Surround speaker** (Right) FM antenna Surround speaker** (Left) Front sp.
[] Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown below. White Tip MHC-GN990 (SS-GN990) only Connect the speaker cords to the ternfinals on the speakms [] Connect the surround speakers. (Except for MHC-GN990/GN660) Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
[] For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage. Brazil model only VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V Other models VOLTAGE SELECTOR _2rJV 23o 240V 220V [] Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration ,appears in the display.
Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Main Unit Subwoofer * Front Front (L)speaker _ _ speaker(R) 45 ° "2 Surround speaker** (L) Surround speaker** (R).
1 Press --_ OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray slides out. 2 Load a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray. When you play __j//_/L_ a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray To load additional discs, press EX-CHANGEiDISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray.
2 3 Select ALL DISCS (Normal Play) IDISC (Normal Play) When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the play mode you want lights up in the display.
Notes • You cannot change the play mode during playback • Some time may be needed to strut playback of discs recorded in complex configmations such as many layers.
-- Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want to be played back. You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a tape (page 20). 1 Press CD. _, When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PGM" lights up in the display.
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset nnmber. Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in vour area and then store the radio frequency of your favourite stations.
! Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other stations. Other operations To Do this Tune m a station Follow tile procedme described with a weak signal in "Manual timing preset".
You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by mannally tuning in the station. Listening to a preset station -- Preset Tuning Before tuning to preset stations, be snre to preset them (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 16).
1 2 3 Press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the remote) repeatedly to select Deck A or B. Press _-- A/B on the selected deck. Load a tape into Deck A or B, With the side you want to play/record facing forward You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load atape, 2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select "_--" to play one side, "c_-) ''.
Searching for the beginning of the current or the next track (AMS*) During playback, turn _ _ clockwise or counterclockwise (or press I_t+ or repeatedly on the remote) for the number of songs you want to skip forward (or backward). The search direction, + (Jtbrward) or (backward), and the number of songs being skipped (1--9) appear in the display.
-- Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a disc, tape or radio program on a tape. You can also record from connected components (see "Hooking up optional components" on page 33) 1 Load a recordable tape into Deck B.
You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. The GROOVE setting is ideal lbr music sources. Press GROOVE repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as f.
You can improve the sound quality of MP3 audio tracks during playback. 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select "MP3 BOOSTER". The last selected MP3 booster setting appears in the display. 2 Turn MULTI dOG clockwise or counterclockwise to select the setting you want, The display changes as follow: BOOSTER OFF _ BOOSTER ON 3 Press ENTER.
(MHC-GN880 only) You can use the sound of the subwoofer to enhance the bass. 1 Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the subwoofer to turn on the subwoofer. The indicator lights up when the subwoofer is turned on. Press the button again to turn off the subwoofer.
MHC=GN990/GN660 only Press SURROUND repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SURROUND ON _ SURROUND OFF 2 3 MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only 1 Press EQ EDIT repeatedly to select surround setting. The last selected surround effect appears in the display.
-- Game Mixing You can mix the sound from the component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another function such as CD, tape, radio or MD connected to this svstern.
-- Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so that you can tall asleep to mnsic. Press SLEEP repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the minnte display (the tnrn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* --+ 90min --+ 80min --+ 70min --+ .
8 Press ENTER. The type of timer (PLAY TIMER), followed by the start time, the stop time and the music source appears, then the original display appears. 9 Press I/_ to turn off the system. Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK,'TIMER SELECT.
o O Press DIRECTION repeatedly on the system to select ".-_---" to record on one side or "c_-Y' to record on both sides. If you select "_--", press _ repeatedly until "1_" lights up in the display to select front side as recording side.
2 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select "SPECTRUM". The last selected spectrum appears in the display. Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to select the setting you want. The display changes as l_llows: SPECTRUM 1 _ _ SPE(TRUM 2 $ $ SPE(TRUM OFF SPE(TRUM 3 '[--.
Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to select the power illuminator you want when the system is turned on. Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows: PATTERN 1 ---+.
Checking the total playing time Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback is stopped. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as lbllows: • When a disc is in Normal Play mode Tot.
To enhance your system you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. MD deck i To the digitaI input jack of e MD deck MD deck or VCR From the a.
[] GAME INPUT VIDEO jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game player to this jack. You can then output video through this system. [] GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect _e audio output of the optional video game player to these jacks.
( MHC-G N990/G N880/G N770/G N660 only) Making a digital recording on an MD Connect an optical cable. See "Hooking up optional components" on page 33. 2 Start recording. Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component.
Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the Jtbllowing: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are connected correctly and firmly. 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all oi" the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
"PLAY SET?" and "REC SET?" do not appear when you press the CLOCK/TIMER SET button on the remote. • Set tile time! correctly. • Set tile clock The remote does not function. • Remove the obstacle between the _emote and the system • Move the remote closer to tile system • Point the remote at the system's sensor.
MP3 audio track cannot be played back. • Recording was not pertbrnled according to tile ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format • Tile MP3 audio track does not have the extension "MP3" • The data is not stored in MP3 tbmlat even fllough it has extension" MP3".
The tape does not record. • No tape is loaded Load a tape. • The tab has been removed fwm the tape Cover the bzoken tab with adhesive tape (page 41) • The tape has wotmd to the end. The Deck A does not playback reverse side. (MHC-GX9000/GN660 only) • The Deck A only playback flont side of the tape.
On operating voltage Betble opelating tile systenl check that tile operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply On safety • Tile system is not disconnected fronl tile AC powe! source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the system itself has been turned oft'.
Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet panel and contlols with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detelgent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as thinner, bet_zene or alcohol.
MHC-GN880 (SS-WG880) Tile tbllowing are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz Brazil model: AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz Other models: AC 120,220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz Continuous RMS power output (refelen.
Tape deck section Recolding system 4-tlack 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Soil?, TYPE I tape Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W RlvlS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FMiAM sl_erheterodyne timer FM tuner section 87.
General Power re_firements North American models: Australian model: Mexican model: Argentina models: Brazil model: Othe_ models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 127 V AC, 60 Hz 220 V AC, 50/60 .
How to use page 45 and 46 Use this page to find _e location ofbu_ons and o_er parts of the system, subwoo_r and remote that are mentioned in the text. Illustration number TAPE AB [] (19, 20 21) Name o.
Subwoofer MHC-GN880 only I ALPHABETICAL ORDER I LINK (indicator) [] (23) MATRIX SURR 1 (indicator) [] (23) MATRIX SURR 2 (indicator) [] (23) SUBWOOFER LEVEL [] (24) SUBWOOFER ON/OFF [] (24) SURROLSXTD SPEAKER MODE [] (23) Remote control I ALPHABETICAL ORDER I ALBUM + [] (13 15) ALBUM [] (13.
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