Transcript
SON_
4_252_491_
Mini Hi.Fi Component System Operating Owner's The model
Instructions Record
and se:ial mtmbers
a:e located o:1 the :ea: of the unit. Record the serial ntunbe:
in the space provided below Refe_ to them wheneve_ regarding this product. Model No.
[_
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you call upon your Sony dealer Serial No
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DiGiTALAUD|O
MH C-GX 750/GX4 50/GX2 50 MHC-RG555/RG551S/RG444S/ RG441/RG333/RG222/ RG221/RG 121/RG 100 MHC-RX550 @2004 Sony Corporation
WARNING Tiffs equipment has been tested and tbund to comply witb tbe limits tbr a Class B digital device, pursuant to To prevent
fire
expose
unit
the
or shock
hazard,
to rain
or moisture.
do
not
To prevent fire do not cove! the ventilation of tile appalalus with news papers, table-cloths cmtains, etc. And don't place lighted To prevent
candles
fire or sbock bazmd
filled with ligfids
Pat 15 of tbe FCC Rules These limits are designed provide reasonable protection against hannfifl interference in a residential installation. Tbis equipment
generates,
do not place objects
sucb as vases, on the apparatus
is no guarantee
"
I
K/ASS1 /ASERAPPARAT
genmal @
which can be detemm]ed
is
LASER This 1 classified pwduct. as a CLASS marking is located on tile lear exterior.
LUOKAN 1 LASKRLAITE ckass 1LASER PRODUCT
bouse
waste,
dispose
tbat inteffmence
will not occur in a
pmticular installafion If this equipment does cause barmfifl intert)rence to radio or television reception,
space
Tiffs appliance
uses, and can radiate radio
frequency enmgy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfifl interference to radio conmmnicafions However, tbe_e
on the apparatus.
Do notas install sucb a bookcase file appliance m built-in m cabinet a confined
of it
conectly as chemical waste. Don't thlow away the battm 7 with
by turning
the equipment
FOR THE
CUSTOMERS
off
and on, the use_ is encouraged to t_T to correct the interference by one or more oftbe tbllowing measures: Reorient
or relocate
Increase receiver
the separation
the receiving between
antenna. the equipment
and
Connect tbe equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fiom tbat to wbich the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced technician tbr help
NOTICE U.S.A.
to
radioiTV
IN THE CAUTION You are cautioned _at any changes or modifications not explessly anthority Note
appwved
in this manual
could void yore
to operate this equipment.
to CATV
system
installer:
Tiffs _eminde! is provided to call tbe CATV system installer's attention to Alticle 820-40 oftbe NEC that
CAU rloN: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EL CTRIC SHOCK
provides guidelines partictflar, specifies
DO NOT REMOVE COVER {OR BACK)¸ NO USER-£ERVlCEAI_LE _^_l S I_,£1DE,
connected
REFER SERVBCBblG TO QUALBFBEDSERVBCEPERSONNEL,
for proper gromlding and, in that tbe cable ground shall be
to tbe grounding
system of the building,
as
close to tbe point of cable entry as practical. NOTICE
FOR THE
Tiffs symbol is intended to alert the user to tbe presence of uninstflated
CAUTION
"dangerous voltage" within the pro&rat's enclosme that nmy be of
BLADE OF PLUG INSERT.
sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock to persons.
TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC
to ale_t the
use* to the presence of important opmating and maintenance (se_wicing) insmmtions in the litmatme accompanying
the appliance.
CAUTION Tile use of optical instruments increase
2 GB
eye tmzard.
witb this pwduct
SHOCK,
IN CANADA
MATCH
WIDE
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
a CAUTION Tim use of optical
Tbis symbol is intended
CUSTOMERS
will
increase
eye bazad.
instrmnents
with tiffs product
will
NOTICE U.S.A.
FOR THE
CUSTOMERS
(MHC-GX750
If you have any questions call Sony Customer 1-800-222-7669 The Nmnber
IN THE
only) about this product
you may
Inlbrmation Se!_,ice Centa or http:_'www sony comi
below is for the FCC related matters
Regulatory
only.
Information
Declaration Trade Name:
of Conformity S O1X_x "
Model No.:
HCD-GX750
Responsible
Pa*ty: Sony Electronics
Address:
Inc
16450 W. Bernardo Diego, CA 92127
Telephone
No :
Dr, San U.SA.
858-942-2230
Tiffs device complies with Part t 5 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the tbllowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause hannfifl interthrence, and (2) this device must accept any interthrence received, including interference that may cause undesired NOTICE CANADA
operation.
FOR THE CUSTOMERS (MHC-GX750 only)
IN THE
Operation is subject to the tbllowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interthrence, and (2) this device must accept any interthrence, including interference that may cause undesired operation device.
Son utilisation suivantes:
est autoris_e
seulement
of the
aux conditions
( 1) il ne doit pas pro&ffre de brouillage
l'utilisateur du dispositif brotffllage mdioelSctfique est susceptible dispositif
et (2)
doit _tre pr_t a accepta tout re_;u, in,me si ce brouillage
de compromettre
le tbnctionnement
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS U.S.A AND CANADA (MHC-GX750
du
IN THE only)
Replace the AC power adaptor with model AC-GSX100 only, if replacement is necessm), Except
for European model ENERGY STAR _' is a US. registered
mark. As an ENERC?Y
STAR _ partner, Sony Corporation has detamined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR _ guidelines
tbr energy efficiency.
3GB
How to use this manual ...........................
5
Selecting
Playable
5
Enhancing
discs ..........................................
the sun'ound
effect ................
23
video game sound ...............
23
Game
Getting
Started
Hooking up the system ............................ 7 Setting the clock .................................... i0
Mixing video game sound with other sound source ...................................
- Play a disc .......................................
11
Playing
a disc ........................................
11
Nomml Playing
Pla_Shuffie
repeatedly Repeat
Creating
Play
.................................
13
Play
your own program Program
along ........................................
(MHC-RG555
Loading
..................
14
Play
23
Game Mixing Singing
CD/MP3
Sync
24
only)
Timer Falling asleep to music ......................... 25 Sleep Timer Waking up to music .............................. 25 Play Timer Timer recording radio programs ........... 26 Rec Timer
Tuner Presetting
radio stations
........................
15
Listening
to the radio ............................
16
Preset Tuning Manual Using
the Radio
Tuning (RDS)....
17
Loading a tape ....................................... Playing a tape ........................................
18 18
(European
Tape
Tape
Data System model
only)
- Play
- Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape .................................................. 19 CD-TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape manually ............... 20 Manual Recording
Sound Adjustment Adjusting
Using the sub woofer ............................ (MHC-GX750iGX450iRG551 Si
4 GB
Optional
the sound effect .....................
Adjusting
the graphic
equalizer
21
22
and
.............................................
Components
Hooking up optional components ......... 29 Transmitter ........................................... 30 (MHC-GX750 only)
Troubleshooting Problems
and remedies
Messages
...............................................
.........................
33 36
Information
21
only)
Selecting storing
Turning off the display ......................... 27 Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display ............................................ 28 Changing the Power illuminator ........... 28 (MHC-GX750iGX450iRG555i RG551SiRG444SiRG441i RG333iRX550 only)
Additional
the sound ..............................
RG444SiRX550
Display
22
Precautions ........................................... Specifications ....................................... List of button locations and reference pages ...............................................
37 38 44
Discs that this system play This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons the same or similar names.
on the unit having
• CD-ROMs • CD-Rsi(D-RWs
card,
has
i) ISO9660
in
to ISO9660
or Multi
a non-standard
or stickers
the adhesive,
still left
i)
Session
shape
2)
(e.g.,
on it. cellophane
tape,
on it.
Format
The most connnon
Disc logo
conforms
2, Joliet
paper
that has
or a sticker
Format of discs
recorded
heart).
• A disc with • A disc
discs
that
I/Level
• A disc that
than those
fomaats: format
format
Level
List of playable
other
the following music (D MP3
You can play back the following discs on this svstem. Other discs cannot be played back.
cannot
intenlafional
standard
t_l the
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. There are several specification levels. In Level 1, Audio CDs
_
file names nmst be in the 83 fbmlat (no more than eight characters in the name, no more than three
DIG|TAL AUDIO
characters in the extension ".MP3") and in capital letters. Folder names call be no longer than eigN
(audio data/MP3 DIGITAL
files*)
N_IO
DIGITAL
AUDID
_
characters There can be no more than eight nested tblder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names and tblder names up to 31 characters Each tblder can have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder names call have up to 64 charactels) make sure of
* MHC-GX750iGX450iRG555/RG551S/RG444SI RG441/RG333
"RG222 ,'RG221 ,'RX550
long.
only
the contents of the writing z) Multi Session
sothvare,
etc
This is a recolding method that enables data using the Track-At-Once method.
adding of
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session CD-Extra: This fomlal records data) on the tiacks in session in session 2 Mixed
CD: This format
audio (audio CD
I and data on the tracks
records
data on the first
track and audio (audio CD data) on the second subsequent
and
tracks of a session.
condnued 5G8
Notes
on CD-R and CD-RW
• Some CD-Rs or (D-RWs
Music
cannot be played
on this system depending upon the recording quali_- or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized For more information, see the operating the recording device • Discs recorded
instructions
for
on CD-R, CD-RW drives may
not be played back becanse of scratches, recording condition or the driver's characteristics. • CD-R and (D-RW
discs recorded
dirt,
in multi-
session that have not ended by "closing
the
session" are not supported • The system may be unable to play MP3 l)rmat files that do not have the " MP3" extension • Attempting
to play non-MP3
have the" MP3" extension or malfunction
format files that
may result in noise
• With formats other than ISO9660
level 1 and
2, folder names or file names mav not be displayed correctly • The following playback
discs take a longer time to start
a disc recorded structure.
with complicated
a disc recorded
in Multi Session
tree
6GB
disc)
with
copyright protection technologies This prodnct is designed conl)rm to the Compact Recently,
to playback discs that Disc ((D) standard.
various music discs encoded
with
copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable
by this product
Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session • If the disc begins with a (D-DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and playback continues until an MP3 session is encountered • If the disc begins with an MP3 session,
it is
recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is encountered • The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc • A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized
a disc to which data can be added (nonfinalized
discs encoded
as a CD-DA (audio) disc
I,Q
Perform
the following procedures
accessories.
A model equipped
[]
to []
to hook up your system using the supplied
with a sub woofer
is used for illustration
cords and
purpose.
AM loop antenna
FM lead antenna Sub wooer*
Front speaker (right) * MHC-GX750iGX450iRG551
[]
Front speaker (left) SiRG444S'RX550
only
Connect the front speakers, Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER temlinals as shown below.
N
insert only the stripped portion Red ....................................................
Red/Solid
[]
Connect the sub woofer. (MHC-GX7501GX4501RG551SlRG444Sl RX550 only) (onnect the speaker cords to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack and CONTROL jack as shown below. SUB WOOFER OUT jack
*
(®) Black/Stripe (C))
' _,-,-,-,Black CONTROL
jack
con#nued 7cs
[]
Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Note
Set up the AM loop antenna, it.
Keep _e amennasaway from tile _eak_ cords
then connect
[]
For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. Refer to the print on yonr system's VOLTAGE SELECTOR/'or available settings.
Plug type
@
AM loop antenna
VOLTAGESELECTOR
220V
m
23_F240V
* SaudiArabian Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
Plug type
[]
Connect outlet.
model:
the power
120
127 V
cord to a wall
®
The demonstration appears in the display. When you press I/(_, the system turns on
AM toop antenna
and the demonstration
automatically
ends.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor).
Inserting batteries
two R6 (size AA) into the remote
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Plug type
@
AM loop antenna
Note I f you do not use file remote
for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible batte W leakage and conosion.
damage
flora
Tip Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
North American model: Connect white side Other models: Connect brown side.
8 GB
With nonnal months
use, the batteries
When the remote
system, replace
should last for about six
no longer operates
both batteries
with new ones
the
Attaching pads
the front speaker
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent
them from slipping
Placing the sub woofer (MHC.GX750/GX450/RG551 RG444S/RX550 only) To obtain recommend solid
Front speaker (Left (4) Right (4)) Snb woofer (4)*
floor
a better you where
bass
reproduction,
to place resonance
S/
we
the sub woofer is tmlikely
(,Q (/)
on a to occur
Notes • Ahvays place the sub woolh! vatically, few centhneters away flora the wall
keeping
it a
• If the sub woofe! is placed in the center of a room, the bass could be ext_ emely weakened. This is due to the influence of the standing wave of the room If this happens, move the sub woofe; away fiom the cente; of the room or eliminate the cause of the standing wave, by placing a bookshelf against the wall, etc
* MHC-GX750iGX450iRG551
SiRG444SiRX550
only
When
carrying
this
system
Per_nn the following procedure to protect the (D mech,'mism. Use buttons on the nnit for the operation.
1
Make sure that all discs are removed from the system.
2 Hold down CD and then press I/(_ until "STANDBY"
appears.
After a few seconds later, "STANDBY" disappears
and "LOCK"
3 Unplug the power cord.
appears.
Use buttons
1 2 3 4 5 6
on the remote for the operation.
Press I/(_ to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER Press _ hour.
or _
SET.
repeatedly to set the
Press ENTER. Press _ minute.
or _
repeatedly
to set the
Press ENTER. The clock starts working.
To
1
adjust
the
clock
Press CLOCK/TIMER
SET.
2 Press _ or _ repeatedly to select "CLOCK SET", then press ENTER. 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above. Notes • The clock settings ale canceled when you disconnect the powe! cord or if a powe! failure occurs • You cannot (page 27).
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set the clock in Power
Saving Mode
--
Use buttons
on the unit for the operation.
1
Press --_.
2
Place a disc with the label side up on
Normal
Play/Shuffle
Play
This system lets you play audio (Ds and discs with MP3 audio tracks. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHC-GX250.
MH(-RGI21
and MHC-RGI00.
Example: When a disc is loaded
I "0
the disc tray. Disc tray number
Track number
Disc presence indicator To insert
additional
SKIP,EX-CHANGE 3
Press
O O
_-- again
discs,
press
to rotate to close
the
Playing time
DISC the disc tray.
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) switch the function to CD.
to
disc tray.
Notes • Do not use a disc wi_,h tape
seals o2 paste on it as dlis
may cause malflmction. • Do not folcibly
press the disc Ira?, closed with your
finger, as this may cause malfimction.
continued 11G8
2
Press
PLAY
mode
until the
in the
display.
Select
MODE mode
in stop
Other
appears
To
Do this
Stop play
Piess •
repeatedly you want
To play All discs m tile disc tray
(Normal
Play
continuously.
Play
The tracks on the disc you have selected in original order.
(Normal
ALBM (Normal
Press II
Pause
ALL DISCS
IDISC
operations
Select a track
Press _ or _ repeatedly turn N::I<:I_ on the unit)
albmn on the disc you have selected in original order.
Select an album
Press ALBUM
of MP3
after step 2
Find a point in a tiack*
Keep pressing _ or _ dining playback and release it at the
Select a disc in
Press DISC SKIP (or DISC
stop mode
or DISC SKIP'EX-CHANGE the unit).
The tracks on all discs in random order
Switch
Press DISC 1
fimction from other fimction
(Automatic
Source
The tracks on the disc you have selected in random
Exchange other discs while
Press DISC on the unit.
SKIPiEX-CHANGE
order.
playing
Play ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play) SHLYF
( Slmft]e Play)
ALBM
SHLYF
The MP3 audio tracks in the
(Shuffle
Play)
albmn on the disc you have selected in random order. When playing
a non-MP3
disc, Album Shuffle Play performs the same operation as IDISC PGM
SHUF Play
The tracks on the disc in the Pla_9
order _u played
want them to be
(see "Creating
own program"
3
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or + repeatedly
desired point.
a non-MP3
disc, Albmn Play pertbmis the same operation a s 1DISC
(Program
(or
All MP3 audio tracks in the Play
When playing
IDISC
Press again to resume
play
Press Ira,-,
your
on page 14).
Remove
to CD
a disc
1
3 on
3 on the lmit Selection).
Press A on the trait.
* You may not be able to search between multiple files. Also, the time may not be displayed conectly for some files.
Notes
• You cannot
change
the play mode &uing playback.
• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configurations such as many layers • When the disc is inse:ted, tile player reads all the tracks on that disc. If there are many albmns or nonMP3 audio tracks on the disc, it *nay take a long time for play to begin or tbr the next MP3 audio track to
-- Repeat Play You
can play all the tracks
or a single
track
on a
disc repeatedly. MP3
audio
tracks
MHC-GX250,
cannot
be played
MHC-RGI21
on "0
and MHC-RG100.
start play • Do not save :mnecessmy
albums or tracks other than
Press
REPEAT
MP3 ones in the disc to be used tbr MP3 listening. We recolmnend that you do not save other types of
appears,
tracks or mmecessa:y audio tracks.
REPI:
albums on a disc that has MP3
• 2m albmn that does not include
an MP3 audio track
is skipped. • Maximmn folder)
munbe:
150 (including
of MP3 audio tacks
albums that can be contained is possible
• Depending
and
on a single disc is 255
up to 8 levels
• MP3 audio tracks are played they are recorded
root
back in the orde: that
on the encoding/writing
software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may encotmte: such problems as disabled sound intenuptions, and noise.
For a single
REPEAT
playback,
I
or "REPI"
on a disc up to five times.
track
Repeat repeatedly
onlv.
Play nntil both
"REP"
and
"REP 1" disappear. Notes • You cannot select "REP" at the same time. • When you select "REPI", endlessly
on the disc.
"REP"
For all the tracks
To cancel Press
album numbe::
• The maximmn
• Playback
REP:
until
until "REPI"
and "ALL DISCS SHUF"
that track is repeated is canceled.
O
Program additional tracks. To program Repeat steps Other tracks on tile 4 and 5 same disc
--
Program
Other tracks on other discs
Play
You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play them. You can synchro record the programmed onto a cassette tape (page 19).
Press IP _, Program Play starts.
tracks
Other
operations
MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHC-GX250, MHC-RG 121 and MHC-RG100.
To
Do this
1
Cancel Piogiam Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly m stop mode until "PGM" disappears.
Clear a tiack from the end
Piess CLEAR in stop mode.
2
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) switch the function to CD.
3
appears.
Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 - 3 or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE a disc,
4
to
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until "PGM"
on the unit) to select
Press I<1<1or _ repeatedly (or turn Dt>_ on the unit) until the desired track number appears. When programming press ALBUM press _ or _
the MP3 audio tracks,
or + to select album, then repeatedly (or turn
[>1>tl on the unit) until the desired track munber appears. Disc tray number
Selected track number
Total playing time(including selected track)
5
Press ENTER. The track is programmed. The program followed
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7
3 to 5
step number appears,
by the total playing
time.
Tips • The program you made remains after Program Play finishes To play the same proglam again press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the flmetion to CD, then press II_ However, the program is cleared when you open the disc tray. • " "appears when the total CD proglam time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD tiack whose nmnber is 21 or over, or when you select an MP3 audio track.
6 7 8 You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tnne in any of those stations simply by selecting preset number.
Automatic
the corresponding
tuning
You can automatically
preset
1
tune in all of the stations
2 3 4
to switch
the function
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly select "FM" or "AM".
to
2 3
to
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly "AUTO" appears in the display.
The frequency
6
changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops antomatically when a station is tuned in. At that time, (for an FM
If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does not stop
5
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly select "FM" or "AM".
to
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from
8 of
(page 15).
Press TUNER MEMORY. A preset mmlher appears.
Press TUNER MEMORY.
Press - or + (or TUNING - or + on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
7
+-t -I. +,+2, +2, II-I
Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in steps 3 through
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to tuner.
A preset number appears.
8
"Manual ttming preset"
preset
Press - or + (or TUNING - or + on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
until
5
,_Z +_.,_ I,,I ....
tuning
the display.
Press - or + (or TUNING - or + on the unit).
"TUNED" and "STEREO" stereo program) appear.
Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other stations.
Manual
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) tuner.
Press ENTER.
You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired stations.
that can be received in your area and then store the radio freqnency of the desired stations. 1
Press - or + (or TUNING - or + on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
Press ENTER. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other stations.
Other
operations
To
Do this
Tune in a station with a weak signal
Follow the p_ocedure described in "Manual tnning preset" (page 15).
Set another station to the existing preset number
Stm_ over flora steft 2 After step 5, press or + (or TL_ING or t on the unit) refteatedly to select the preset numbe_ you want to store the other station
Preset number
t_ TLm+B
"l '+
+ I U
'++
221
I +
t: '''+ continued 15Gs
To change
the
AM tuning
interval
(except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models and Australian
model
MHC-RG444S)
The AM tuning interval is _actory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding TUNING MODE on the unit, press I/(!) on the unit. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procednre. Note
You cannotchangedie AM tuning ;ntel_,a;in Pow_ SayingMo_ (page27) Tips • The
You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by mammlly tuning in the station.
Listening
stations
ale letained
fo! about
Preset radio stations m the mner's memory first (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 15).
1
OCC[Irs.
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available extelnal
antenna.
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) tuner.
a day even
if you disconnectthe power cord or ifa power _ilure
3 4
to switch
the function
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly select "FM" or "AM".
to
to
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "PRESET" appears in the display. Press - or + (or TUNING - or + on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset station, Preset number
' /o2o ,&
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station
-- Preset Tuning
2 preset
to a preset
Frequency
'-' "-' '-'
Listening station
to non-preset
radio
-- Manual Tuning (European Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to tuner.
2 3 4
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly select "FM" or "AM"
Press - or + (or TUNING - or + on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station,
Tips
is the Radio Data
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional
information
along with the regular
program signal. RDS is available stations.*
only on FM
Note RDS lnay not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak.
broadcast
anteimas, or connect external ailtenna
reception,
adjust tile supplied
a commercially
available
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception improve.
or + on tile unit) The frequency changes and scanning stops when the
• To record the radio programs, (page 20).
Tuning).
use manual
RDS se_x,ice, nor do they
radio stations area
tbr details
on RDS sas,ices
in your
will
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" appears in step 3 above, then press or + (or
system times in a station (Automatic
* Not all FM stations provide
provide the same D,pes of se!5,ices. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with yore local
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE repeatedly until "MONO" appears.
TL_ING indication
only)
System?
to
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from the display
• To improve
What
model
recording
Receiving Simply When
RDS broadcasts
select you
services,
time
changes Station
yon
name
name
that
press
FM band,
provides
appears
RDS
in the display.
DISPLAY,
I) ---* Preset
---* Clock
number
display
is displayed
(page 15).
2) and
---* Effect
is not properly
station name may not appear -b Preset nmnber
the display
as follows:
i) If the RDS broadcast
stations
the
the RDS information
cyclically
frequency
from
in a station
the station
To check Each
a station
tune
status
received,
the
in the display only if you preset radio
Yon can nse TYPE I (normal) tape.
For MHC-RGSS5 Use buttons 1
2 3
on the trait for the operation.
Press TAPE A/B repeatedly deck A or B.
to select
1
Load atape,
2
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select _ to play one side. Select c_-) _)to
Press PUSH --_.
play both sides.
Load a recorded/recordable tape in deck A or B with the side you want to play/record facing forward.
To play both decks in snccession,
press
PLAY MODE repeatedly until "RELAY" (Relay Play) 2) appears in the display. 3
With the side
Press I_
(or <312> on the unit).
The tape starts playing. Press the button again to play the reverse side.
you want to play/record facing forward.
T n
{D I1_
izi
,
,
,
1) The tape deck stops antomatically afle! repeating the sequence five times 2) Relay Play always follows this cyclic sequence up to five times, then stops: Deck A (front side) _ Deck A (reverse side) Deck B (flont side) --+ Deck B (reverse side) For
other
models
Load a tape. To play both decks in succession, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "RELAY" (Relay Play)* appears in the display. 2
Press _. The tape starts playing.
* After the playback of the fiont side of deck A, deck B plays the front side, then stops.
18G8
Other
operations
To
Do this
Stop play
Press m.
Panse
Press II
Press again
to resume
play Fast-forward rewind Remove
or
a tape
Press _
or I_-.
Press PUSH --_ on the unit.
-- CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole CD on a tape.
Searching for the beginning of the current or the next track (AMS) _) To go forward Press I_H
You can use TYPE I (nomml)
-o
1
I '10
tape into deck B,
(MHC-RG555 only) Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select to record on one side, Select cZ_
Press _ (or turn _ DI>0 on the unit counterclockwise) during reverse playback. 2)
(or RELAY) to record on both sides.
"TAPE A (or TAPE B) <<< +1" appears•
When you want to record from the reverse side, press <::3 I2:> twice or until the TAPE
back
B reverse side indicator press II.
Press _ (or turn O<]<] DI>0 on the unit counterclockwise) during forward playback. "TAPE A (or TAPE B) <<< Press I_H (or turn _ _
Load a recordable
then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B.
(or turn O<]<] DI>_ on the unit
clockwise) during lblavard playback. "TAPE A (or TAPE B) >'>> +1" appears•
To go
tape. The
recording leve! is adjusted automatically. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
l" appears. on the unit
3
clockwise) during reverse playback."TAPE A (or TAPE B) >>> l" appears•
2) MHC-RG555 only
When you want to record an album from an
Note
MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select ALBM, then press ALBUM or + to select the desired album
When a tape is inserted, co*responding folward (IP'_)/ reverse (-',111)indicatols light. The revelse indicator lights up only for MHC-RG555.
o
R 5'
{,Q
Press CD and load a disc you want to record.
1) AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
Tip
o
lights tip. Then
If you have already loaded the disc, press DISC SKIP, EX-CHANGE to select the disc.
Tile AMS fimction lnav not operate conectly unde! the tbllowing circmnstances: When the umecorded space beiween songs is less than 4 seconds long• When the system is placed near a television.
"a o I 30
bel_re proceeding•
4
Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by lbr recording• "RE(" flashes. Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording
To stop
starts.
recording
Press m.
continued 19G8
To record a disc track order
by specifying
You can record only your favorite CD packs using Program Play. Between steps 3 and 4, perfom_ steps 2 to 6 of"Creating progranf' (page 14).
your own
Tip For MHC-RG555, if you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the flont side part-way through a track, the entire track is recorded again flora the begimfing of the reverse side
-- Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD, tape or radio program on a tape. You can also record from connected components
(see "Hooking
up optional
components" on page 29). Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1
Load a recordable
tape into deck B,
then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B. (MHC-RG555
only)
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select _ to record on one side. Select cZ) (or RELAY) to record on both sides. When you want to record from the reverse side, press <:2112_ twice or until the TAPE B reverse side indicator press m.
lights up. Then
Press one of the following buttons to select the desired source to record. • CD: To record from this system's player.
CD
• TAPE A,B: To record from this system's tape deck A. • TUNER,BAND:
To record from this
system's tuner. • GAME: To record from the connected video game machine to GAME INPUT AUDIO L,R jacks. • VIDEO,MD*: To record from the connected VCR or MD to VIDEO, MD IN jacks. * MHC-RG555 only
4
Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B stands by l_r recording. "REC" flashes. Press REC PAUSE/START, then start playing the desired source to record. Recording
20 Gs
starts.
To stop Press m.
recording
Note You cazmot listen to othez sources
while zecording.
Tips •Fm MHC-RG555 when you _eco_d on both sides be sme to start fronl the front side. If you start from the reverse side.
side, recording
stops at the end of the reverse
• For recording from the tuner: If noise is heard wtfile recording move the respective
antelma
from tile nmer,
to reduce
the noise.
You can reinforce powerful
the bass and create a more
sound.
Press GROOVE on the unit. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* --+ GROOVE OFF * The volmne switches to powm mode, the equalizer cm_,e changes, and "GROOVE" lights up.
O e. r_
e.
(MHC-GX7 50/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ RX550 only) You can use the sound of the sub woofer to suit the sound sonrce. Press SUB WOOFER ON/OFF on the sub woofer. The indicator
lights up while the sub woofer
tnrns on. Press the button again to tnrn off the snb woofer. Tip You can use VOLL3ME ÷, (or VOLL3ME control on the unit) to adjust the volmne of the sub woofer linked to the fiont speakms.
3 Ill
Selecting the effect music menu
from the You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering
Press EQ (or PRESET EQ on the unit) repeatedly to select the preset you desire, The preset name appears in the display. See the chart "Sonnd To
cancel
the
Press EFFECT
effect options". sound
ON/OFF
effect
on the nnit.
the levels of specific frequency ranges, then store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the memol 7. Before operation,
1
effect
options
"SURR" surronnd
appears if you select an effect with effects. Effect
ROCK
Standard
Press EQ BAND repeatedly
to select a
frequency band, then turn - EQ + to adjust the level.
Sound
EQ
first select the audio emphasis
you want for your basic sound. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
Frequency band 4
I
Frequency level
TI
--I
I
TI
music sources
POP JAZZ
2
DANCE SOUL
Press and hold P FILE, A personal
file number appears.
ORIENTAL
Press P FILE repeatedly MOVIE
GAME
EQ
EQ
Soundaacks situations PlayStafion
and special listening
1, 2 and other video
game music sources
4
Press ENTER. "COMPLETE"
appears.
This setting is automatically personal Other
22cs
to select
P FILE 1 - 3 you want to store the equalizer setting.
file you selected
stored as the in step 3.
operations
To
Press
('all up a pasonal file
P FILE lepeatedly to select the desired personal file number.
Cancela pasonal file
EFFECT ON'OFF repeatedly until "EFFECT OFF" appears
Press Each
SURROUND time
changes
you
press
on the
-- Game Mixing
unit.
the bntton,
the display
Use buttons on the unit l)r the operation.
as follows: SURROU%TD
1
ON (SURR)
2 SURROUND
OFF
Select the desired source sound. Press GAME MIXING. Each time you press the button, the level of
(off)
the game sound changes cyclically lbllows: MIXING MIXING
as
LOW --+ MIXING MID --+ HIGH --+ MIXING OFF
r_
Notes • If you strut recording while Game Mixing is activated, Game Mixing is canceled. To record the
-- Game Sync You need to connect a video game machine "Hooking
up optional
components"
(see
on page 29).
Press GAME on the unit.
3
press REC PAUSE,'START
=
to start the recording.
• The game smmd is not output while the tape deck is performing the AMS operation (page 19).
the system automatically
turns
on.
• The GAME
EQ is automatically
• These operations cannot Saving Mode (page 27)
selected
be pertbnned
(page 22).
in Powez
€-
mixed sound, press G,adviE MIXING after step 4 of "Recording on a tape manuall> ¢' on page 20, and then
Tips • In tile standby mode
0'1 O €-
Tip Once Game Mixing is activated, it will remain active while the powm is on even if the source sound is changed.
c0
To stop recording PressII (MHC-RG555
Note
only)
You can sing along by connecting microphone.
1
an optional
3 4
to
finished
Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN and disconnect
the microphone
Mixing
and recording
from MIC.
You can "mix" sounds by playing components microphone
sounds one of the
and singing or speaking (not supplied).
into a
The mixed sound can be recorded on a tape. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1
Prepare
the source you want to mix.
Then, load a recordable tape in deck B and press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B.
2
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select to record on one side. Select (Z) (or RELAY) to record on both sides.
3
Press the function
button of the source
you want to record (e.g., CD). When you want to record from TAPE A, press TAPE AiB repeatedly until TAPE A is selected.
4
Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B stands by lbr recording. "REC" flashes.
5
Press REC PAUSE/START, and then start singing, speaking or playing the desired source. Recording
24cs
starts.
while the tape deck is
feedback
(page 19)
(howling)
occurs
away flom the speakers
move the or change
the
of the microphone.
• If you want to record yore voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the CD fimction
and not playing
a disc.
• When high level sotmd si_lals
Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL on the unit. have
• If acoustic direction
Start playing the music.
you
the AMS operation
microphone
control
Connect an optional microphone MIC.
After
does not function
performing Tips
Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN to turn clown the microphone level.
2
Microphone
are input, the systeln
automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Cont!ol
fimction).
-- Play Timer You can wake up to nmsic at a preset time. Make snre yon have set the clock (see "Setting the
-- Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP,
1
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific track, make a program (see "Creating
as
your own program"
---* 90MIN ---* 80MIN ---* 70MIN
---* ...---*
10MIN--*
on page 14).
• Tape: Load a tape with the side von want
OFF
to play facing forward.
* The system automatically tmns offin 100 minutes or ariel the cunent disc or tape finishes playing. Other
Prepare the sound source you want to play.
Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically follows: AUTO*
clock" on page 10). Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
• Tuner: Tune in the preset radio station (see "Listening
2
operations
To
Press
Check the remaining time*
SLEEP once
Change the time to alrn off
SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want.
Cancel the Sleep Timer Function
SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" appears.
3 4
Press VOLUME volume.
to the radio" on page 16).
.-I
g
+/- to adjust the
Press CLOCK/TIMER
SET.
Press _ or _ repeatedly to select "PLAY SET", then press ENTER. "ON" appears and the honr indication flashes. Set the time to start playing.
* You cannot "AUTO".
check
the remaining
time if you select
Press I'_ or _ repeatedly hour, then press ENTER.
Note Do not set to "AUTO"
The minnte indication during
Sync_o
Recording
flashes.
on a
Press I'_ or _ repeatedly minute, then press ENTER.
tape. Tip You can use the Sleep Timer, the clock
to set the
even if you have not set
6 7
to set the
Set the time to stop playing following the same procedure as step 5. Press _ or _ repeatedly until the desired sound source appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as lbllows: _
TUNER "_*" CD PLAY _ TAPE PLAY "_
continued 25G8
8
Press ENTER. The type of timer ("PLAY TIMER"), the start time, the stop time, and the sound source appear in turn, before the original display returns.
9
-- Rec Timer
Press I/@ to turn off the system.
Other
You can record a preset radio station from a specified time.
operations
To
Do this
Check tile setting
1 Piess CLOCK'TIMER SELECT. 2 Piess 1,1<1or repeatedly until "PLAY SELECT" appears, then press ENTER.
Change d_e setting Cancel the timer
Start over from step 1 1 Piess CLOCK'TIMER SELECT. 2 Piess 1,1<1or repeatedly until "TIMER OFF" appeais, then press ENTER.
To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 15) and set the clock (see "Setting clock" on page 10). Use buttons
1 2 3
the
on the remote for the operation.
Tune in the preset radio station (see "Listening to a preset station" on page 16). Press CLOCK/TIMER
SET.
Press I<1<1or _ repeatedly to select "REC SET", then press ENTER. "ON" appears and the hour indication flashes.
Notes
Set the time to start recording.
• You cannot activate die Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time
Press _
or _
repeatedly
to set the
hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication flashes.
• If you use tile Play Timer and the Sleep Time; at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
Press _ or _ repeatedly minute, then press ENTER.
• If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer will not be activated
5
Tip The system turns on 15 seconds
befole
Set the time to stop recording
to set the following
the same procedure as step 4.
the preset time
The type of timer ("REC TIMER"), the start time, the stop time, and the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., "T1JNER 5") appear in turn, bel)re the original
FM
display returns.
26cs
6
Load a recordable
7
Press I/@ to turn off the system.
tape into deck B.
Otheroperations To Dothis Check the setting
1 Press CLOCK/TLMER SELECT. 2 Press _ or repeatedly umil "REC SELECT" appears then press ENTER
Change the setting
Strut ovm fiom step 1.
Cancel the timer
1 Press CLOCKiTLMER SELECT. 2 Press _ or repeatedly until "TIMER OFF" appears, then press ENTER.
Notes • You cannot activate the Play Time* and the Rec Timer at the same time
--
Power
Saving
Mode
The demonstration display (display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is oft) and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed Mode).
during standby
(Power Saving
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the demonstration display or the clock display disappears. To
cancel
Power
• If you use the Rec Timer, the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority
Press
• If the system is on at tl:e preset time, the Rec Timm will not be activated
Demonstration
• The volume is reduced to minimmn &uing recording.
* The clock
time
DISPLAY you
while
press
cyclically
Saving
Mode
the system
the button,
is off.
the display
Each
switches
as follows:
No display
display (Power
--+ Clock
Saving
is displayed
display*
--+
Mode)
only if you set the clock.
Note You cannot pertbrm Saving Mode
the following
operations
in Powe:
setting the clock changing
the AM tuning interval
Emopean,
Russian
Australian
model
tmning buttons
(except
and Saudi Arabian
tbr
models and
MHC-RG444S)
on the system by pressing (e.g., CD)
the flmction
Tips • The timer continues Mode. • I/(_) indicatm
to operate
in Powm Saving
lights up even in Power Saving
Mode.
27cs
• When a CD/MP3 is in Program Play mode The last track mnnber of the program and the total playing time --+ Total track number of the program (for five seconds) --+ Volume label* --+ Clock display (for eight seconds) --+ Effect status You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc.
Checking and titles
the remaining (CD)MP3)
time
* For discs with MP3 andio hacks
Checking (TUNER) Press
DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY during Normal Play.
Each
Each time you press the button,
changes Station
the display
changes cyclically as follows: Current track mnnber and elapsed playing time --+ Current track number and remaining time I) --+ Remaining time of the disc 2)--+ Track title (disc with MP3 audio tracks 3) only) --+ Album name (disc with MP3 audio tracks only) --+ Clock display (l)r eight seconds) --+ Effect status :) -tracks
"appears when playing back MP3 audio
the station
time
you
3) When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver 1 or re:. 2, the ID3 tag appears. The ID3 tag displays only the track title information.
listening
the button,
to the
frequency --+ Effect :} European
--+ (lock statns
2) and
(for eight
seconds)
model only
2) Preset number stations
display
radio.
the display
cyclically as follows: name :) --+ Preset number
is displayed
only if you preset radio
(page 15)
Notes • The total playing time is not displayed MP3 audio tracks • ID3 tag applies
2) -- . "appears in ALL DISCS, SHLTFLE or program play mode or when playing back MP3 audio tracks.
while press
name
to version
to: a disc with
1 and version
2
• If the MP3 audio track you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3 tag infom:ation is displayed as a track title • In the following cases, elapsed playing time and remaining time of the hack may not be displayed accurately when an MP3 audio t_ack of VBR (variable
bit
rate) is played
Checking the total playing time and titles (CD/MP3)
when fast fo:ward
or f:ast reverse is pc:formed.
• For Russian model, MP3 and ID3 tag intbrmation can be displayed in Russian characters. However,
Press DISPLAY in stop mode,
depending on the encoding'writing software or recording device, the characters may not be conectly
Each time you press the button, changes cyclically as follows:
displayed.
the display
• When a CD/MP3 is in Normal Play mode TO(" display _) or total album number of the disc:) or total track number of the current album:) ---+ Album name 2) or volume label 2)---+ Clock display (for eight seconds) statns
---+ Effect
:) TOC Table of Contents: displays cunent disc munber, total number of tracks on the disc and total playing time of the disc. 2) For discs with MP3 audio hacks albmn names or vohm:e label n:ay not be displayed depending on the play mode. 28 cs
(MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/RG551S/ RG444S/RG441/RG333/RX550 only) Press ILLUMINATION
on the unit.
Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows: PATTERN: 1 --+ PATTERN: 2 --+ PATTERN --+ PATTERN OFF
3
To enhance your system you can connect optional provided with each component. A model equipped
components. Refer to the operating instructions with a sub woofer is used lbr illustration purpose
/ Tv ]
Optional video game machine
To the video input of a TV
From the audio and video output of the video game machine
\
i @
O
O o 3 "O
o @
[]
GAME
INPUT
VIDEO
Use a video cable (not supplied) video output of the optional machine to this jack. []
GAME
INPUT
jack
[]
to connect the
(MHC-RGSS5
video game
AUDIO
IN jacks only)
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the
L/R jacks
Use audio cords (not snpplied) to connect
VIDEO/MD
audio output of the optional component (such as VCR or MD deck) to these jacks You can then output audio through this system.
the
audio output of the optional video game machine to these jacks Yot'_ can then outpt'_t audio through this system. []
VIDEO
OUT
jack ;;wa ...................................................................................
Use a video cable (not snpplied) video input of TV to this .jack
to connect the
/
From the audio output of the VCR or MD deck VCR or MD deck
continued 29Gs
Notes • The video game machine image may appear TV screen even if the system is turned oft" • See "Selecting the surround video game sound effects.
effect"
on the
(MHC-GX750 only)
on page 23 tbr
• If you press G,a2viE on the lmit while the system is oll_ tile system tm_ls on, the fimction switches to GAME, EQ.
and the equalizer
also switches
switches
to GAME
Listening
1
Set the transmitter
Select eider hookup
EQ in die same
by the following
AUDIO
depending
IN A or AUDIO on the jack
type
IN B of the
optional component you want to connect the transmitter to. If noise occurs when the transmitter
Listening to audio from a connected component (MHC-RG555 only) Use buttons
up the transmitter
procedures,
• If you press GAME on the unit while the system is on, the function switches to GAME and the equalizel automatically illanner.
Hooking
1
to GAME
jack
is connected
of your
FILTER
TV or VCR,
switch
to the headphones set the NOISE
on the transmitter
to ON.
on the unit for the operation. to
a connected
VCR
Connect the audio cords. See "Hooking up optional components" page 29.
on
2 Press VIDEO/MD. Start playing the connected component. Listening deck
to
a connected
MD
1 Connect the audio cords. See "Hooking up optional components" page 29.
Connecting cord (supplied)
on
2 Press VlDEO/MD. Hold down VlDEOtMD and press I/(_. This switches the VIDEO function to MD. Once
Le_ channel
_Right _channel
(white)
_(red)
Unimatch plug adaptor (not supplied)
you enable the MD function, just press VIDEO/MD. Notes • If you cannot select "MD' when you press VIDEO/ MD, press I/(_) while holding down VIDEOiMD when the system is on. "VIDEO" will be switched "MD" To remm to "VIDEO", do the same
to
procedme • When you comlect
a VIDEO
to LINE OUT or REC OUT jack
CD deck, set to "MD". Optional Components (TV, VCR, Personal computer, etc.) (stereo mini jack)
30 Gs
2
Connect using
the transmitter
the
supplied
The transmitter
to a wall outlet
AC power
automatically
adaptor,
tnrns
on.
The
effective
of the
Wireless system that allows you to use yonr system free from the restriction of speaker cords. The optimum approximately
to D_
areas
transmitter
Transmitter to wait outtet
AC power adaptor (supplied: AC-GSX100)
signal reception range is up to 30.5 m (100 feet) without the
system picking up some interference. However, the distance may be rednced according to the surroundings and environment. If the system picks up some noise while using it within the above mentioned distance, reduce the distance between the transmitter unit and the main unit, or select another channel. Notes
Notes • When you cotmect
the nanslnitte_
to the analog
out
jacks, do not set the NOISE FILTER to ON. Othelwise, the volume will be limited. • The NOISE FILTER effects the solmd only when you connect an optional component to the AUDIO IN A jacks of tile transmitter. Connecting to the AUDIO IN B jack, the switch has no effect.
re&_ced and audio signal may be intemlittent or auto muting will activate In this case, set the NOISE FILTER to OFF. is placed on or near a TV, it
may pick up a noise In such case, place the transmitter away from the TV. • Do not place the transmitter near a fluorescent etc. when using the system. • Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. any othe_ AC powe_ adaptor.
• Even within the signal reception area, there are some spots (dead spot) where the RF si_lal cannot be received This is a characteristic inherent to RF signals, and does not indicate
• If stereo mini jack is connected to LINE OUT and the NOISE FILTER is set to ON, audio output will be
• When the transmitter
• When you use the main unit inside the eft_ctive area s of the t_ansmitter, the t_ansmitter can be placed in any direction froln the listener.
lamp,
Do not use
a malfunction
slightly moving tile transluitte_, dead spot can be changed
Notes
on receiving
This system
component
the location
utilizes
reduce the possible receiving interference with reception.
ve_
with walls containing
generating Transmitter
is placed
Area facing
roadways
volume
due to radio transceivers
be
and that may canse distortion
• If the connected component has the BASS BOOST or MEGA BASS fimction, be sllre to turn offthe the
appliances
electromagnetic
sine to _ml oft" the ftmction when using the i_-ansmitter. Othe_avise, you will have to I_lrn up the
fimction when using the tlansmitter. Othelavise, sound from the speake! may be distorted.
3 o
Radio waves generaled such as cellphones and cordless phone systems or metal instlmnents are
Area with many electrical
Polarity of the plug
of the speaker,
O o
placed on the trait.
• If the comlected component has the AVLS System) ftmction
high frequency
range or cause
Area with many steel file cabinets,
Vohune Limiter
o
performance
signals in the 900 MHz band so the receiving pertbmlance may deteriorate due to the smroundings The following examples illustlate conditions that may
Inside a building
(Automatic
By of the
Noise or interfering Noise or interfering due to wireless along roadways
steel beams.
etc capable
of
noise
on a metal instrument
signals
exist in the sm!oundings
in trucks, etc.
signals
exist in the smaoundings
communication
systems
installed
Transmitter is placed directly on floor. Placing it up offthe floor, such as on a desk, is reconllnended.
continued 31Gs
Listening to audio using wireless system
1
Start
playing
the connected
component,
2
Press
WIRELESS
the function
When
1
the
on the unit
to switch
to WIRELESS,
sound
Move CHANNEL
is distorted !-3 on the transmitter to
select a radio frequency. CHANNEL CHANNEL
1: 2:
913.6 MHz 914.0 MHz
CHANNEL
3:
914.4 MHz
2 Press WIRELESS on the unit. "AUTO SCAN" appears. When FM broadcast
or noise or no audio is
heard, press WIRELESS
on the nnit several
times. If you do not hear clear andio, select another channel using CHANNEL 1 3 on the transmitter, again. To finish function
then press WIRELESS
using
Press any function
on the unit
WIRELESS
bntton to select different
function and qnit WIRELESS. Notes • You may not hear the beginning of the sound flora tile main unit u::til the transmitter starts sending tile RF signals after detecting an audio signal. • If the transmitter is cmmected to the headphones jack of the somce component, set the volume of that component as high as possible without disto:fing the andio signal. • If you hold the a::tenna of the transmitter with your hand, noise may occm. However this is not a malflmction. • When the t:ansmitter is not to be used tbr a long period of time, disconnect the AC powa adaptor from the wall outlet hokling tile plug. Do not pull on the co:d
32Gs
General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system "Hooking up the system"
Should you encomlter a problem system, do the following:
1
• Press DISPLAY
with your
demonstration "
Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. It" the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
"
the
I/_
indicator
The clock canceled.
setting/radio
presetting/timer
"Setting the clock"
"Falling asleep
to music"
(page 26)
+_ or ttml VOLUME
contlol
is no sound.
• Press VOLUME
• Check the speake!
(page 7).
--t
the Rec Timer.
a
Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced left and right volume. • Place the speakels
speakers'?
• Connect
holes
on the rear of the system? Check all the above items and fix an): problems found. After I/_ indicator stops the power cord and turn
on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking al! the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
are not connected.
connections
€-
cords short-
• Are you using only the prescribed
flashing, reconnect
on
the unit clockavise.
• There is no andio output during
the ventilation
up to
radio programs"
correctly.
• Is anything blocking
15)
(page 25)
"Timer recording There
(page
and "Waking
• Make sure the headphones
speaker
is
(page 10)
radio stations"
Check the voltage for your region, then make sure the voltage selector is set • Are the + and circuited'?
Set the clock
(pages 25 and 26)
• Redo the tbllowing:
music"
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage?
has occmred
(page 10) and timer settings again
flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and check the ibllowing items.
in the display.
intemlption
"Presetting
When
twice while the system is off The disappears
-" appears
• A power
(see step 5 of (page 7)).
Sound
as synmletrically
the supplied
o
5'
lacks bass.
• Check that the speakeFs connected correctly There
as possible
speakers.
+ and
jacks me
is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from tile source • Cotmect
of noise.
to a different
wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially the power cord
available)
The timer
the system
cannot
to
be set.
• Set tile clock again (page 10). The timer
does not function.
• Check the timer setting and set the conect (pages 26 and 27). • Cancel
the Sleep Time! Function
time
(page 25)
continued 33Gs
The remote
does not function.
Play does not start.
• Remove the obstacle. • Move
• Point the remote • Replace
• Open the disc tray and check whethe! loaded
the 2emote closer to the system at tile system's
the batteries
(R6isize
• Wipe the disc clean (page 37)
sensor
• Replace
AA)
• Locate the system away fiom the fluorescent There
is acoustic
• Reduce
light
move the microphone or change
• Remove
away
the direction
of the
on a TV screen
• Turn off the TV set once
The sound distorted
place the speake2s
from
• I f'%'IDEO" VIDEOiMD
15
source
The sound
to start play skips.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 37)
still
farflw2 away fiom the
the connected
(MHC-RG555
on
persists.
fllen nn-n it on after
If the color irregulanty
the disc and wipe away the moisture
tile disc, then leave the system nu-ned on for a few hours tmtil the moistme evaporates • Press _
The color irregularity
persists, TV set
can play (page 5)
• Place file disc in the tray with the label side up
tile vohune
• For MHC-RG555,
to 30 minutes
the disc
• Place the disc that this system • Place the disc conectly
feedback.
from the speakers microphone
a disc is
• Replace
the disc
• Try moving the system to a place without vibration (eg., on top of a stable stand)
is
• Try moving
only).
appears in the display when you press on the trait, switch the display to
"MD" (see "Listening to andio from a connected component (MHC-RG555 onl}9" on page 30)
the speakers
away from the system, or
placing them on separate stands When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volmne, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip Play does not start
from the first
track.
• Press PLAY MODE lepeatedly until both "PGNP' and "SHUF" disappear to return to Normal Play
CD/MP3
player
MP3 audio track
The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears. • Contact yore Sony deale2 o2 local attthorized se!"vice facility
Sony
The disc tray does not close.
A on tile trait
T!Ting to press the tray closed with your fingers may canse problems with the player The disc does not eject. • You cannot Recording Recording, disc • Consult
eject the disc dming
CD Synchw
Press • to cancel the CD S}_lclno then press A on the unit to eject the
your nearest
expansion
Sony dealer
back.*
format
• Discs containing
close the tray by pressing
be played
• The MP3 andio track does not have the extension "MP3" • The data is not stored
• Place the disc correctly • Always
cannot
• Recording was notpertbnlled accmding to the ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 format or Joliet in the
Layer-3
files cannot
M P3 audio tracks others.*
in MP3 format
files other than MPEG
1 Audio
be played
take longer
to play back than
• After the system reads all tracks OIlthe discs playback may take more time than usual it'. the number
of albums or tracks on the disc is
ve2y large the album and track organization very complex
stmcialre
is
The album name, track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly.* • Use a disc that contbmls
with ISO9660
level 2 or Joliet in the expansion • The disc ID3 tag is not vet
level 1
fbnnat
1 nor vet
2
* MHC-GX750'GX450iRG555/RG551S/RG444S/ RG441 iRG333 iRG222iRG221
34cs
iRX550
only
Tuner Severe
Transmitter hum or noise/stations
received.
("TUNED"
cannot
or "STEREO"
be
There
flashes
in
the display.) band and fiequency
the antenna
properly
(page 15).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
• The supplied
FM lead antenna
• Locate fl:e antem:as cords as possible
receives
A stereo FM program stereo.
headphones
is turned on.
signals
cannot
• Pless FM NIODE _epeatedly
equipment
be received
in
jack. using the CHANNEL
selector on the transmitta, on the unit again.
then press WIRELESS
• If you connect tlle transmitte! to the analog out jacks of an audio reproducer, make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF. • Make sure that the NOISE
as t:ar away flon: fl:e speake:
• T!), turning off SU:Totmding electrical
FILTER
switch is set
to either ON or OFF (If the switch gets stuck between ON and OFF, the sound will be cut oft) There
is severe hum or noise.
• If the transmitter
is connected
to the headphones
jack, turn down the vohune of the connected optional component If the connected optional
until "STEREO'
component has the BASS BOOST or MEGA BASS fimction, set these fimction to OFF
appears.
• If file connected optional component has a LINE OUT jacks, connect its LINE OUT jacks.
deck
The tape does not record decrease in sound level. • The heads
component.
component
• Change the radio fiequency
you
along its entire length, so make sure you exWnd it fiflly.
Tape
of the optional
• Tmn up the volmne on the connected optional component, if the transmitter is connected to the
(page 8).
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend connect a commercially available exte:nal antenna.
only)
is no sound.
• Check the connection • Check tha_ the optional
• Set the prope: • Connect
(MHC-GX750
or play, or there
is a
• Change selector
me di_y. Clean
them (page 38)
• If you connect
• The capstans (page 38) Noise increases erased.
file transmitta
to the analog
out
j acks of an audio reproduca, make sme that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.
completely.
wow or flutter,
If the
or the sound
me di_,
Clean flwm
system
operate the
or pinch _ollas
above
system
still
properly
as
does after
measures,
not performing
reset
the
follows:
Use buttons on the unit lbr the operation. or the high frequencies
• The _ecord/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 38) The tape does not record. • No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette. • The tab has been removed Cover fl:e broken (page 38).
8
are
1 Disconnect
the power cord.
2 Reconnect
the power cord.
3 Press II, PLAY MODE/TUNING DISC 1 at the same time. 4 Press I/_
MODE and
to turn on the system.
flora the cassette.
tab with adhesive
• The tape has wound to the end.
¢0 o
5'
• The _ecord/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 38) There is excessive drops out.
-4
on the unit again.
• The recor@layback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 38) The tape does not erase
the radio frequency with the CHANNEL on the transmitter then press WIRELESS
tape
The system is reset to the factory settings. You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer.
One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. CD/MP3 NO
DISC Throe is no disc in tile playm or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played on this system (such as DVD, VCD, or CD-ROM without MP3 audio tracks, etc.).
OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing dming playback PUSH
or pause
STOP
You pressed
PLAY MODE
dining playback.
READING The system is reading infbnnation buttons are not available STEP
of the disc
Some
FULL
You tried to p!ogram
26 m more tiacks
(steps).
Tape NO TAB You catmot lecold the tape because removed from the cassette NO TAPE Throe is no tape in the tape deck.
36Gs
the tab has been
On the
speaker
This speakm
system
system is not nmgnetically
shielded
and
the picture on TV sets *nay become mamletically distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV set once and after 15 to 30 nfinutes tmn it on again.
On
operating
If there seems to be no improvement, locate the speaker system further away from the TV set
voltage
Befme operating the system, check that the operating voltage of yore system is identical with tile voltage of your local power On
supply.
safety
• The unit is not disconnected fiom the AC powm source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself ha s been turned off • Unplug tlle system fiom the wall outlet 0nains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the power cord 0nains lead), ptfll it out by the phlg. Never pull the cord itself. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any fiuther. • AC power cord must be changed service On
only at the qualified
shop
• It'the system is brought directly from a cold to a wmm location, or is placed in a ve*y damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the disc and leave the system lmned on tbr about an hour tmtil the moisture evaporates • Wqlen you move the system, take out any disc. If you have any questions or problems concerning system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes
on
placement
clean the disc with a cleaning
• Do not place the system in locations
spray
for vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose tlle disc to direct sunlight
where it is
cloth.
Wipe the disc flora the center out
intended
position.
your
discs
• Befole playing
• Do not use solvents such as be,_zine, thinner, commelcially available cleanels or anti-static
• Do not place the system in an inclined Extremely
On operation
or heat
somces such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight
hot or cold
Dusty or dirty
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
Va T Nnnid Subject
to vibrations
special ink when
Subject
to direct sunlight
chance that the disc or label may become attached to parts inside this trait When this occurs, it may not be
• Use cantion
when placing
the trait or speakms
on
the label was printed,
there is a
surthces that have been specially neared (with wax oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
possible to remove unit to malfimction.
surface may result
side of the disc is not stick?, before using. The tbllowing types of disc should not be used: Rental or used discs with attached seals whele the
On
heat
buildup
• Although the system heats up during operation, is not a malfimction. • Place the system in a location ventilation
to prevent
this
with adequate
• Ifyml continuously use this system at a high volmne, the cabinet temperatme of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. touch the cabinet. • To p;event ventilation
To avoid burning
a malfunction,
yourselt\
do not corm
tmle for the cooling
the disc, and may also canse this Be sure to check that the label
glue extends beyond the seal The perimeter seal on the disc is tacky. Discs tha* have labels printed
heat buil&_p in the systmn.
do not
that feels tacky when
e,
using a special
8" o
of the ink
touched.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., hea*t, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage
the unit Do not use such discs.
the
thn
continued 37Gs
Cleaning
the
cabinet
Clean the cabinet
panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with mild detelgent solution. Do not use any _,pe of abrasive pad, scorning powder or solvent such as thiimer, benzine or alcohol.
Main
unit
Amplifier To
save
a tape
permanently
AUDIO
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab flora side A or B as illustrated.
section POWER
SPECIFICATIONS
( M HC-GX750/GX450/G×250/R×550 models
USA
only)
MHC-GX750/RX550 2
_'_''''"
_ cBaresaektt2tt22
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels 120
If you later want to reuse the tape tbr recording, the broken Before deck
tab with adhesive placing
tape. in
the
tape
the tape may
in the pmls of the tape deck and become
a tape
longer
than
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding
Cleaning
The tape may get entangled
For details, cassette.
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: driven, from
120 10,000 Hz: rated 125 watts per channel mininmm RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 mi!liwatts to rated output.
in the tape
MHC-GX250 the
tape
heads
Clean the tape heads afte! eve_5" 10 hours of use. Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important separately
MHC-GX450
With 6 ohm loads, both channels
When using 90 minutes
frequently. deck.
mininmm RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 mi!liwatts to rated output.
a cassette
Take up any slack in the tape. Othe_vise get entangled damaged.
cover
driven, from
10,000 Hz: rated 160 watts per channel
recording or after playing sold @-type or wet-_,pe refer to the instructions
Demagnetizing
an old tape. Use a cleaning cassette. of tile cleaning
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels 120
driven, from
10,000 Hz: rated 140 watts per channel
mininmm RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 mi!liwatts to rated output.
the
tape
heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with tile tape after eve1), 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refe! to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.
North
American
models:
MHC-GX750/RX550 F!ont speaker Continuous RMS power
Total harmonic
distortion
output (refelence): 160 + 160 watts (6 olnns at 1 kHz, 10% THD) less than 0.07% (6 ohlns at 1 kHz, 80 W)
Sub woofer Contim_ous
RMS power
Total harmonic
38 Gs
distortion
output (refelence): 180 watts (6 ohms at 50 Hz, 10% THD) less than 0.07% (6 olnns at 50 Hz, 90 W)
MHC-RG222/RG121
MHC-GX450 Front _eaker Conti:mous RMS power
oulput (refe:ence): 125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Total harmonic
distortion
less than 0 07% (6 ohn:s at 1 kHz, 60 W)
Sub woofe: Continuous
RMS power
output (reference): 150 watts (6 ohms at
Total harmonic
50 Hz, 10% THD) less than 0 07% (6 ohms at
distortion
50 Hz, 75 W) MHC-GX250 Conti:mous
RMS power
Total harmonic
oulpm (refe:ence): 140 + 140 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) less than 0 07% (6 ohn:s at
distortion
DIN powe! output (lated): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 130 + 130watts (6 ohn:s at 1 kHz 10% THD) MHC-RG100 DIN powe: output (rated): 15 + 15 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RIVlSpower output (reference): 20 + 20 watts (6 olnns at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music powe: output (reference): 40 + 40 watts (6 otto,s at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
1 kHz, 70 W) Other European
and
Russian
models:
MHC-RG444S F:ont
The following 50/60 Hz
speaker
DIN powe:
output (Fated):
Continuous
RMS power
Music power output
models:
MHC-RG555
100 + 100 watts (6 ohn:s at 1 kHz. DIN)
output (reference): 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD) (reference): 240 + 240 watts (6 ohn:s at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Sub woofer
measured
DIN powe:
output (rated):
Continuous
RIVlS power
at AC 120, 127, 220
240 V
120_ 120watts(6ohmsat 1 kHz, DIN) output (reference): 150 + 150 watts (6 ohn:s at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
MHC-RG551S/RG444S The following 50/60 Hz
n:easured
at AC 120, 127, 220,240
V
t,,
5"
Front speaker
DIN powel
output (rated):
Continuous
RMS powe:
100 waits (6 ohms at 60 Hz. DIN) output (refe:ence): 120 waits (6 ohms at
50 Hz, 10% THD) Music power otltplK (reference): 240 watts (6 ohnls at 50 Hz, 10% THD) MHC-RG333 DIN powe:
output (rated):
Continuous
RMS power
125 + 125 watts (6 ohn:s at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output
DIN powe:
output (rated):
Continuous
RIVlS power
(reference): 250 + 250 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) output (reference): 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at
5" 8"
1 kHz, 10% THD) Sub woofer DIN powe:
output (rated):
Continuous
RIVlS power
100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, DIN) oulput (reference):
>
100 watts (6 ohms at 50 Hz, DIN) output (reference): 120 watts (6 ohms at 50 Hz, 10% THD)
MHC-RG441 The following 50/60 Hz DIN powe: Continuous
measured
output (rated): RIVlS power
at AC 120, 127, 220 120_
240 V
120watts(6ohmsat
1 kHz, DIN) output (reference): 150 + 150 watts (6 ohn:s at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
continued 39G8
MHC-RG222/RG221 The following 50/60 Hz
at AC 120
127,220,
240 V
(rated):
section
Recol ding system Frequency
DIN power output Colltilltlolls
Tape deck
measuled
respo!lse
100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
R_\IS powel ouqJut (reference): 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at
4-tlack 2-channel, stereo 50 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE cassettes
Wow and flutter
1 kHz, 10% THD)
I
±0 15% W Peak (IEC) 0 1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2%
W Peak (DIN)
MHC-RG121 The following 50/60 Hz
measuled
DIN power output
at AC 120
(rated):
127,220,
240 V
50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Contimlous
RMS power output (reference): 60 + 60 watts (6 otlms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne mnel FM tuner section Tuning range North American model:
875
Russian model:
(100-kHz step) 650 74.0 MHz (There
Inputs VIDEOiMD
GAME
impedance 47 kilohms LiR @hono jacks): voltage 250 mV, impedance
GAME
INPUT VIDEO
47 kilohms
Othel models:
(50-kHz step) 875 108.0 MHz
Antenna
(50-kHz step) FM lead antenna
Antenna
(phono jack): 1Vp-p, 75 ohms
tenninals
Intennediate
frequency
Tuning range Pan-American
models:
Outputs
VIDEO
(steleo
OUT (phono
hea@hones
8
or
ohlns
of
(with the timing intel_,'al set at 9 kHz)
inore
jack): max. output level 1Vp-p, unbalanced, negative, 75 ohms
SPEAKER:
Russian and Saudi _Mabian models model MHC-RG444S:
only): accepts impedance 16 ohms
9 kHz) 530 1,710kHz
of 6 to Othel models:
(with the timing intel_,'al set at 10 kHz)
Laser
audio system Semiconductor
disc and digital
(L 770 Emission
Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range
2 Hz
Antenna Antenna
tenninals
Intermediate laser
810nm) duration:
continllotls
response
531 1,602 kHz (with the timing intel_,;al
of 6 to
section Compact
20 kHz (±0.5
More than 90 dB More than 90 dB
and
531 1,602 kHz (with the timing intelwal set at
load impedance
Systeln
Frequency
European, Australian
OUT (MHC-GX750iGX450i
RG551 S/RG444SiRX550
CD player
Sync
accepts impedance 16 ohms
SUB WOOFER
530 1,710 kHz (with the timing intelwal set at 10 kHz) 531 1,710 kHz
mini jack): accepts
75 ohms unbalanced 107 MHz
AM tuner section
MIC (phone jack) (MHC-RG555 only): sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kilohms PHONES
is no stereo effect.
10-kHz step) 875 108.0 MHz
IN (phono jacks) (MHC-RG555 only): voltage 450/250 mV,
INPUT AUDIO
108.0 MHz
dB)
fiequency
set at 9 kilT) AM loop antenna External antenna tenninal 450 kHz
Speaker North American
European and Russian models: Front speaker SS-RG444 for MHC-RG444S/ RG222
models:
Front speaker SS-RG555 for MHC-GX750/
Speake! system
3-way,
RX550 Speake!
system
3-way,
3-trait, bass-reflex
b'pe Speaker Woofe!:
units 15 cnl, cone type
Sub woofel:
15 cnl, cone b'pe
Tweete!: Nominal impedance Dimensions (wil_'d)
5 cm, cone type 6 ohms Approx. 267 x 365 x 295 mm
Mass
Approx.
5 1 kg net per
speaker
Sub woofer
SS-WG750 for MHC-GX750/
RX550 Speake! Speaker Woofe!: Nominal
3-trait, bass-reflex
type
system units
Bass-reflex
impedance
Dimensions
(wil_'d)
Mass
b,pe
Speaker Woofer:
units 13 cm, cone type
Sub woofer:
13 cm, cone type
Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/hid)
5 till cone b,pe 6 ohms Approx. 242 × 327 x 235 rain
Mass
Approx.
37 kg net per
speaker
Sub woofer Speaker
system
Speaker Woofer:
units
SS-WG450 for MHC-RG444S
Nominal impedance Dimensions (w'hid)
Bass-reflex
type
20 era, cone t_]Je 6 ohms Approx. 267 × 327 x 365 rain
20 cm, cone type 6 ohms
Mass
Approx. 267 x 327 x 365 mm
Front speaker SS-RG555 for MHC-RG333
Approx.
Speake! system
75 kg
Approx.
57 kg
3-way 3-trait, bass-leflex b'pe
Front speaker SS-RG444 for MHC-GX450/ GX250
Speaker units Sub Woofer:
Speake! system
Woofer:
15 era, cone t>lJe
Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/hid)
5 clll cone type 6 ohms Approx. 267 × 365 x 295 rain
Mass
Approx.
3-way, 3-trait, bass-reflex b'pe
Speaker units Woof !!:
13 cm, cone type
Sub woofer:
13 cm, cone type
Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (wil_,'d)
5 cm, cone type 6 ohms Approx. 242 x 327 x 235 mm
Mass
Approx.
37 kg net per
Sub woofer Speakm Speakm Woofei: Nominal
impedance
Dimensions Mass
SS-WG450
system units
(w't_'d)
for
MHC-GX450
Bass-ieflex
b,pe
Speaker
o
3-tmik bass-reflex
units
Super Tweeter: Woofer:
2 cm, dome b,pe 13 cm, cone t>lJe
20 till, cone type 6 ohms
Tweetei: Nonfinal
5 cm, cone type 6 ohms
Approx. 267 x 327 x 365 mm
Dimensions
Approx.
Mass
57 kg
=_
8"
Front speaker SS-RG121 for MHC-RG121/ RG100 3-way, type
e, CI. N:
5 1 kg net per
speaker
Speake! system
speaker
15 cnl, cone type
impedance (wih'd)
Approx. 202 x 327 x 230 mln Approx. speaker
30 kg net pe*
continued 41 G8
Other models:
Front speaker SS-RG121 for MHC-RG121
Front speaker SS-RG555 for MHC-RG555/
Speake! system
3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex
RG551S/RG441 Speake!
system
type 3-way, 3-unit type
bass-retlex
Speake! units Super Tweeter:
2 cm, dome _,pe 13 cm, cone _,pe 5 cm, cone _,pe
Speaker traits Sub Woofer:
15 cm, cone type
Woofer: Tweeter:
Woofer: Tweeter:
15 cm, cone t_lJe 5 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance Dimensions (wqvd)
6 ohms Approx
Nominal impedance Dimensions (wqYd)
6 ohms Approx. 267 × 365 × 295 mm
Mass
230 mm Approx. 3.0 kg net per speakel
Mass
Approx.
202 × 327 ×
5.1 kg net pel Transmitter
speaker
Sub woofer SS-WG750 for MHC-RG551S
TMR-HT1 for MHC-GX750
Speake!
Carrier frequency Channel CHAN_EL 1:
9136
CHAN_EL CHANNEL
914.0 MHz 914.4 MHz
system
Speaker traits Woofer:
Bass-reflex
type
20 cm, cone D1Je
914.4 MHz
913.6 MHz
2: 3:
Nominal impedance Dimensions (w,iYd)
6 ohms Approx. 267 × 327 × 365 mm
Mo&flation
FM stereo
Mass
Approx.
Power source
DC 9 V: supplied power adaptor
Audio
phono
7.5 kg
Front speaker SS-RG444 for MHC-RG444S/ RG222/RG221 Speake! system
3-way, 3-unit,
(AC-(_SXIO0) input
13 cm, cone type
Woofer:
13 cm, cone D1Je
Tweeter: Nominal
5 cm, cone type 6 ohms
European
and Russian
Approx. 242 × 327 × 235 znm
Ausmfiian _gentine
model: models:
Approx.
Mexican models: SaudiAmbianmodel:
impedance (wqYd)
Mass
3.7 kg net pez
speakez
Power requiremei_s Nolth _nerican models:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
models: 230 V AC
Nominal impedance Dimensions (wqYd)
Mass
Bass-reflex 20 cm, 6 ohms
cone
type
127 V AC, 60 Hz 120 127/220 or with voltage
120 V, 220 V or 230 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
t_]e
Adjustable selector
Approx. 267 × 327 × 365 1rim Approx.
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable selector Other models:
50/60 Hz
230 240 V AC 50/60 Hz 220 V AC, 50,'60 Hz
230
Sub woofer SS-WG450 for MHC-RG444S Speake! system Speaker traits Woofer:
mini
General
Speaker traits Sub woofer:
Dimensions
jacks/stereo
jack
bass-reflex
t)lJe
AC
5.7 kg
Power consllnll]tion USA models: MHC-GX750iRX550: MHC-GX450:
230 watts 265 watts
MHC-GX250: Canadian models:
205 watts
MHC-GX750: MHC-GX450:
280 VA 330 VA
MHC-GX250:
260 VA
with voltage
European and Russian models: MHC-RG444S: 275 watts 025 watts (attilePower Saving Mode) MHC-RG333: 180 watts 025 watts (atthePower Saving Mode) MHC-RG222: 110 watts 025 watts (atthePower Saving Mode) MHC-RG121 : 110 watts 025 watts (atthePower Saving Mode) MHC-RG100: 55watts 025 watts (attilePower Saving Mode) Othm models: MHC-RG555: MHC-RG551 S: MHC-RG444S: MHC-RG441 : MHC-RG222: MHC-RG221 : MHC-RG121 : Dimensions
155 275 275 155 180 180 110
(w'h'd)
AmiJlifier/Tuner/Ta
watts watts watts watts watts watts watts
incl. projecting peiCD
Supplied
accessmies
Remote Commander (1) R6 (Size AA) batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Transmitter (MHC-GX750
only) (1)
AC adaptor (MHC-GX750 Connecting phlg-stereo
only) (1)
cord phono miniplug (hn)
(MHC-GX750 only) (1) Speaker pads MHC-GX750/GX450/ RG551 S/RG444S/
p,x550 02) MHC-GX250'RG555' RG441 'RG333'RG222i RG221 'RG 121 'RG 100
(s) Design and specifications without notice.
are subject
to change
pasts and controls
section: Approx. 280 x 327 x 425 mm
Transmitter
(MHC-GX750
only) Approx. 136 x 100 x 103 mm
Mass Ninth
American
>
5"
models:
HCD-GX750:
Approx.
105 kg
HCD-GX450: HCD-GX250:
Approx. Approx.
100 kg 100 kg
5" 8"
HCD-RX550: Approx. 105 kg Emopean, Russian and Australian models: HCD-RG444: HCD-RG333:
Approx. Approx.
10.0 kg 100 kg
HCD-RG222: HCD-RG121:
Approx. Approx.
8.5 kg 8.5 kg
HCD-RG100: Other models:
Approx.
8.0 kg
HCD-RG555:
Approx.
10.0 kg
HCD-RG55h
Approx.
105 kg
HCD-RG444: HCD-RG441:
Approx. Approx.
10.5 kg 100 kg
HCD-RG222: HCD-RG221: HCD-RG12h
Approx. Approx. Approx.
100 kg 100 kg 8.5 kg
only) Approx.
146 g
Transmitter
(MHC-GX750
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to use
this
Illustration
page
Use this page to find the location of bretons and other parts of the system that are mentioned
number
$ TAPE
[] (_S, 19,2O,24)
r
in the text.
Name of button/part
Reference page
Main unit ALPHABETICAL
ORDER
I BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
]
ALBUM
+1) []
(12. 14. 19)
P FILE
ALBUM
_) []
(12, 14, 19)
PHONES
CD []
(9, 11, 14.19,
CD S'_C
[]
DeekA
[]
DeckB
[]
20)
DISPLAY Display
14 35)
[]
[]
GAME
(20 23
(22) 30)
GAME INPUT AUDIO [] (20, 29)
L,'Rjacks
GAME (29)
jack []
INPUT VIDEO
GAME MIXING GROOVE
[]
[]
ILLUMINATION MIC jack 3) []
(23)
(21) x) []
(28)
(24)
MIC LEVEL ?) []
(24)
Operation Dial ( EQ +,'D::I1_) [] 14, 19 22)
(12,
19,
(28)
(22)
[]
[]
(19, 20,
(23)
[]
(18
TUNER,,BAND
[]
19 20 24) (15
TUNINGMODE
(22)
15 22)
EQ BAND []
14, 18
[]
sensor
TAPE_&'B
[]
(14
EQ []
SURROL_D
ON'OFF []
(12
REC PAUSE/START 23, 24) Remote
(17, 27, 28)
window
ENTER
[]
(11) []
EFFECT
PRESET
19 20, 24) (12
DISC SKIP'EX-CHANGE (tl, 12, 14.19) Disc tray []
[]
Power ilhuninato_ 2) []
(18 3 []
(22) jack []
PLAY MODE 20 35)
(t9)
(18)
DISC 1
[]
[]
TUNING
+ []
(15 (15
16, 20)
(15 16)
TUNING
[]
VIDEO@ID
3) []
16)
VOLLEME
control
[]
WIRELESS
4_ []
(32)
(20 30) (21)
16, 35)
I/_ (power) [] (8 16 27 30, 33, 35) || (pause) [] (12, 19) A (eject) [] (Ii) PUSH _ ((leek B) (eject) [] (t8) • (stop) [] (12, 19, 24, 35) (fast fo_avard) [] (12, 19) [2-- or <::112>-3) (play) [] (12 18, 19) (rewind) [] (12, 19) --_ PUSH (deck A) (eject) [] (18) _) MHC-GX750iGX450iRG555i RG551 SiRG444SiRG441 ' RG333/RG222 RG221 't_X550 only 2) MHC-GX750iGX450iRG555/ RG551 S RG444SiRG441 ' RG333iRX550 only 3) MHC-RG555 only 4) MHC-GX750 only
I
Sub woofer [ALPHABETICAL Indicator SUB
(MHC.GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/RX550
only)
]
ORDER
[]
WOOFER
ON'OFF
[]
(21)
8" B'
continued 45Gs
Remote
control
ALPHABETICAL
ORDER
[
I BUTTON
ALBUM*[] (12,14)
FM MODE
ALBUM
FLE'CCTION []
CD []
+* []
(12, 14)
(11, 14)
[]
CLEAR
REPEAT
CLOCK;TIMER (26, 27)
SELECT
CLOCK,'TIMER 26)
SET []
DISPLAY
[]
ENTER
[]
EQ []
(22)
(17)
PLAY MODE
(14)
DISC SKIP []
[]
[]
SLEEP TAPE
(12
(10, 25
14)
(17, 27, 28)
(t0, 14, 15, 25, 26)
[] []
(11, 14, 15, 16) []
(12, 14, 18)
(play) [] BAND
[]
TUNER
MEMORY
TUNING
MODE
VOLL_IE
(go back/go
+M []
forward)
[] (10,12,19)
(25)
[]
TUNER
'+ (Uming)[] (15) /1_1
(13)
DESCRIPTIONS
I/_) (power) [] (8 26) 41_/INl_ (rewindithst t_lavard) [] (12, 19)
( 15 16) [] []
(15) (15, 16)
(21, 25)
|| (pause) • (slop)
[] []
(12, 18) (12
19)
(12, 19)
* MHC-GX750iGX450iRG555/ RG551 SiRG444SiRG441 / RG333iRG222iRG221 only
iRX550
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Corporation
Printed in China
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