Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MHC-RG33 Sony
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1 Mini Hi-Fi Component System 4-239-872- 12 (1) MHC-GX40/GX30/GX20 MHC-RG33/RG22 © 2002 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
2 GB WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
3 GB T able of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ............................................... 4 Sub woofer ............................................ 5 Remote Control ..................................... 6 Getting Started Hooking up the system .
4 GB List of Button Locations and Reference Pages BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ?/ 1 (power) 1 Z OPEN/CLOSE qs Z (deck B) qg M qk . qk > qk X qk H qk x qk m qk Z (deck A) wa How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages 5 GB Sub woofer (MHC-GX40 only) 1 2 ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – Z Indicator 1 (2 0 ) ON/OFF 2 (20 ).
6 GB Remote Control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – G CD ql (11, 12, 18) CLEAR w; (12) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (19, 23) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (10, 19, 23) DISPLAY 6 (16, 21) D.
Getting Started 7 GB * MHC-GX40 only FM antenna AM loop antenna 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below. R + L + – Insert only the stripped portion Red/Solid ( 3 ) Black/Stripe ( # ) 2 Connect the sub woofer speaker.
8 GB Hooking up the system (continued) 4 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. 120V * 220V 230 - 240V * Middle Eastern models: 120 – 127 V 5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display.
Getting Started 9 GB Placing the sub woofer (MHC-GX40 only) Since the human ear cannot detect the direction and position where the bass sound being reproduced by a woofer (below 150 Hz) comes from, you can place the woofer wherever you like in your room.
10 GB Setting the clock 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER on the remote. The minute indication flashes. 5 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to set the minute.
CD 11 GB Playing a CD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the CD in different play modes. All CDs in the disc tray continuously. The CD you have selected in original order. The tracks on all CDs in random order. The tracks on the CD you have selected in random order.
12 GB Programing CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want to play them. 1 Press CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “PGM” appears in the display. 3 Press one of DISC 1 – 3 to select a CD.
Tuner 13 GB Setting presets through automatic tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press and hold m or M (or TUNING – or + on the remote) until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a station.
14 GB Setting presets through manual tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press m or M (or TUNING – or + on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired station. 3 Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote. A preset number appears in the display.
Tuner 15 GB Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. Listening to a preset station — Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 13).
16 GB Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (MHC-RG33/RG22, European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal.
Tape 17 GB Press Z . Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a tape. To play both decks in succession, press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “RELAY” (Relay Play)* appears in the display. 2 Press H (or N on the remote). The tape starts playing.
18 GB To stop recording Press x . Tip For recording from the radio: If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. 4 Press CD SYNC. Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B stands by for recording. “REC” flashes.
Tape 19 GB T imer -recording radio programs You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To timer-record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 13) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 10).
20 GB Sound Adjustment Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX40 only) You can use the sound of the sub woofer to suit the sound source. Press ON/OFF on the sub woofer. The indicator lights up while the sub woofer turns on. Press the button again to turn off the sub woofer.
Sound Adjustment/Display 21 GB Display T urning off the display — Power Saving Mode Even if the system is off, the system consumes power to display the clock and to stay responsive to commands from the remote. Power saving mode reduces the amount of power consumed during standby.
22 GB Other Features Enhancing video game sound — Game Sync You need to connect a video game machine (see “ Hooking up video game machine ” on page 24). Press GAME. Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on. • The GAME EQ is automatically selected.
Other Features 23 GB 8 Press ENTER on the remote. The type of timer ( “ DAILY ” ), 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 Do this Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press .
24 GB Optional Components Hooking up video game machine To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.
Optional Components/Troubleshooting 25 GB There is severe hum or noise. • A TV or VCR is placed too close to the system. Move the system away from the TV or VCR. The timer does not function. • Set the clock correctly. “ DAILY ” and “ REC ” do not appear when you press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
26 GB Problems and remedies (continued) Tuner There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display). • Adjust the antenna. • The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external antenna. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.
Additional Information 27 GB On operation • If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly.
28 GB Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (MHC-GX40/GX20 USA model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohms loads both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rates 60 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Additional Information 29 GB CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser ( λ =780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.
30 GB General Power requirements North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Argentine models: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican mo.
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