Sony 2-661-374-11(4), Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... 2006 Sony Corporation 2 661 374 11 4 Mini Hi Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC GNX900 GNX780 MHC GNX880 GNX800 MHC GNX700 ...

Page 2: ... table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product This label is located on the rear exterior Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste WARNING Do not install th...

Page 3: ... Booster effect 19 Selecting the sound system 19 MHC GNX880 GNX800 only Using the subwoofer 19 MHC GNX880 GNX800 GNX700 only Creating a party environment 20 X TRANCE Singing karaoke by reducing the vocal or selecting the audio channel 21 MHC GNX880 GNX780 only Singing along 21 Timer Falling asleep to music 22 Sleep Timer Waking up to music 22 Play Timer Timer recording radio programs 23 Display Tu...

Page 4: ...xpansion format or Multi Sessionb Data part of CD Extras Data part of Mixed CDs A disc that has a non standard shape e g card heart CD R and CD RW discs that have not been correctly finalized processing to allow play back by a normal CD player CD R and CD RW discs recorded in multi session that have not ended by closing the session A disc recorded in packet write format A disc with paper or sticke...

Page 5: ...rademark of the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently 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 t...

Page 6: ... page 36 1 MHC GNX880 GNX800 GNX700 only 2 MHC GNX880 GNX800 only 3 MHC GNX880 GNX780 only Getting Started Hooking up the system 2 5 4 2 6 7 1 3 3 1 AM loop antenna Unit FM lead antenna Surround speaker 2 Right Front speaker Right Front speaker Left Subwoofer A 1 Surround speaker 2 Left Subwoofer B 2 3 ...

Page 7: ...nd the system cord to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack as shown below SUBWOOFER OUT terminal SYSTEM CONTROL jack MHC GNX880 GNX800 only Connect the subwoofer cord of the Subwoofer B SS WGV880B SS WG800B to the Subwoofer A SS WGV880A SS WG800A terminal as shown below Subwoofer A terminal Note Be sure to make this connection before you connect the unit s power cord to a wall outlet 4 Connect the video input ...

Page 8: ... insert the connectors straight into the terminals To connect optional components See Hooking up optional components on page 27 Inserting two R6 size AA batteries into the remote Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Tip With normal use the batteries should last for about six months When the remo...

Page 9: ...s ENTER The minute indication flashes in the display 5 Press or repeatedly to set the minute 6 Press ENTER The clock starts functioning To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SET SET appears in the display then PLAY SET flashes in the display 2 Press or repeatedly to select CLOCK SET then press ENTER The hour indication flashes in the display 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above Notes Th...

Page 10: ...MP3 audio track When playing a CDG MHC GNX880 GNX780 only 1 Press CD 2 When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until the indication of the play mode you want lights up in the display Disc Playback Loading a disc Playing a disc Normal Play Shuffle Play When you play back a 8 cm disc such as CD single place it on the inner circle of the tray Select To play back ALL DISCS No...

Page 11: ...ecognize by this system is 300 Depending on the encoding writing software recording device or the recording media used at the time an MP3 audio track is recorded you may encounter problems such as cannot play back sound interruptions and noise ALBM Normal Play The MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in original order For discs other than discs with MP3 audio tracks ALBM pla...

Page 12: ...from the display Note You cannot select REPEAT and ALL DISCS SHUF at the same time Tip You can change the Repeat Play setting when the playback is stopped You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play back You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a tape page 16 1 Press CD 2 When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until ...

Page 13: ...s TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly until AUTO lights up in the display 3 Press TUNING or press or on the remote The frequency changes as the system scans for a station Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in TUNED lights up in the display When a FM stereo program is tuned in STEREO lights up in the display If TUNED does not light...

Page 14: ...POWER OFF appears in the display To set to CD POWER ON Repeat the procedure above and CD POWER ON appears in the display Notes When CD POWER OFF is selected disc access time is increased You cannot change the CD power manage function setting in the Power Saving Mode page 24 To change the AM tuning interval Use buttons on the unit for the operation The factory settings for AM tuning interval is 9 k...

Page 15: ...atic noise press FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until MONO lights up in the display There will be no stereo effect but the reception will improve To record the radio programs see Recording on a tape manually page 17 or Timer recording radio programs page 23 You can also press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select TUNER To improve broadcast reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect ...

Page 16: ...c you want to record When you want to record an album of MP3 audio tracks press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until ALBM lights up in the display Then press ALBUM repeatedly to select the album you want 3 Press CD SYNC SYNC lights up in the display REC flashes in the display Deck B standby for recording 4 Press REC PAUSE START REC lights up in the display Recording starts To stop recording Pr...

Page 17: ...s 6 Start playing the source to be recorded To stop recording Press x Note You cannot listen to other sources while recording Tips For recording from the radio If noise is heard while recording from the radio move the respective antenna to reduce the noise For recording from a disc to a tape manually You can press or or press or on the remote repeatedly to select tracks during recording pause afte...

Page 18: ...urround effect you want 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the level of other frequency bands and surround effect 4 Press ENTER MEMORY EQ 1 appears in the display 5 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to select a user equalizer number 1 3 you want to store the equalizer setting 6 Press ENTER This setting is automatically stored as the user equalizer setting you selected in step 5 The pr...

Page 19: ... MATRIX SURR 1 Reproduces a wide range of sound that can actually sense the size of the room 3 MATRIX SURR 2 Reproduces a wide range of sound that can actually sense the size of the room The surround sound is reinforced MHC GNX880 GNX800 GNX700 only You can use the sound of the subwoofer to enhance the bass MHC GNX880 GNX800 only 1 Press SUBWOOFER ON OFF on the Subwoofer A SS WGV880A or SS WG800A ...

Page 20: ...fect in CD function only If you press DELAY during FLANGER ON the effect will switch to FLANGER OFF When FLANGER ON is selected FLANGER indicator will lights up The setting of FLANGER will automatically changed to FLANGER OFF when the system is turned off or the function is changed If FLANGER ON is selected the sound effect will be recorded into a tape when you perform recording from a disc Delayi...

Page 21: ...m the center the voice on the source is singing in high soprano or tenor To cancel the karaoke mode Turn MIC 1 LEVEL and MIC 2 LEVEL to MIN disconnect the microphone from MIC 1 or and MIC 2 jack then press KARAOKE repeatedly until m disappears You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape You need to connect an optional microphone 1 Turn MIC 1 LEVEL and MIC 2 LEVEL to MIN to turn down the micropho...

Page 22: ... want to play back Disc Load a disc To start from a specific track make a program see Creating your own program on page 12 Tape Load a tape with the side you want to play back facing forward Radio Tune in the preset station you want see Listening to the radio on page 15 2 Press VOLUME to adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK TIMER SET SET appears in the display then PLAY SET flashes in the display 4 Pre...

Page 23: ... preset radio station see Listening to the radio on page 15 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET SET appears in the display then PLAY SET flashes in the display 3 Press or or press or on the unit repeatedly to select REC SET then press ENTER ON appears and the hour indication flashes in the display 4 Set the time to start recording Press or or press or on the unit repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER Th...

Page 24: ...edly while the system is turned off Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Demonstration1 t Clock2 t No display Power Saving Mode 1 The display changes and the indicators flashes even when the system is turned off 2 appears in the display if you have not set the clock Note You cannot do the following operations during Power Saving Mode Setting the clock page 9 Cha...

Page 25: ...epeatedly 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 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN 4 t PATTERN OFF Notes When you turn MASTER VOLUME or press VOLUME on the remote power illuminator shows the current volume level During the demonstration display you can turn on or off power il...

Page 26: ...racks1 or albums2 or the total playing time3 t Title of current disc4 or current album1 t Clock display5 for 8 seconds t Effect status or karaoke status6 for 8 seconds 1 For discs with MP3 audio tracks in ALBM and ALBM SHUF modes 2 For discs with MP3 audio tracks in play modes other than ALBM and ALBM SHUF 3 For audio CDs and CDGs MHC GNX880 GNX780 only 4 For discs with MP3 audio tracks in play mo...

Page 27: ...B VIDEO MD AUDIO IN L R jacks Use audio cords not supplied to connect the audio output jacks of the optional component such as VCR or MD deck to these jacks You can then output audio through this system C TV AUDIO IN L R jacks Use audio cords not supplied to connect the audio output jacks of a TV to these jacks You can then output audio signal through this system D VIDEO OUT jack For MHC GNX880 GN...

Page 28: ... VIDEO MD Start playing the connected component To switch between the VIDEO and MD function Hold down VIDEO MD and press 1 while the system is turned on Release 1 first then release VIDEO MD The system switches the function from VIDEO to MD or vice versa Note If the sound is distorted or too loud when VIDEO function is selected switch to MD function Listening to a connected TV 1 Connect the audio ...

Page 29: ...sure the headphones are not connected to the PHONES jack Check the speaker connections page 6 There is no audio output during Timer Recording There is no microphone sound Turn MASTER VOLUME or press VOLUME on the remote repeatedly or MIC 1 2 LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack correctly There is severe hum or noise A TV or VCR is p...

Page 30: ... that the speaker s and terminals are connected correctly MHC GNX880 GNX780 only Disc player The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears in the display Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The disc tray does not close Load the disc correctly Always close the tray by pressing Z OPEN CLOSE Trying to push the tray closed with your fingers may cause problems wi...

Page 31: ...en you press m or M Not in Use flashes in the display The CDG is played back This is not a malfunction MHC GNX880 GNX780 only Tuner There is severe hum or noise TUNED or STEREO flashes in the display Set the proper band and frequency page 14 Connect the antenna properly page 8 Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception then set up the antenna again If you cannot obtain good recept...

Page 32: ...r cord back in 3 Press 1 to turn on the system 4 Press x ENTER and 1 at the same time 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 Disc NO STEP You have cleared all the steps you programmed OVER You have reached the end of the disc while ...

Page 33: ...m moisture may condense on the lens inside the system Should this occur the system will not operate properly Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates When you move the system take out any disc If you have any questions or problems concerning your system please consult your nearest Sony dealer Notes on discs Before playing clean the disc with a ...

Page 34: ... parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing tape For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing tape Amplifier section MHC GNX900 HCD GNX900 MHC GNX780 HCD GNX780 The following are measured at Brazil model AC 127 V or 220 V 50 60 Hz Mexican model AC 127 V 60 Hz DIN power output rated 210 210 watts 4 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Con...

Page 35: ...nge More than 90 dB OPTICAL CD DIGITAL OUT Square optical connector jack rear panel Wave length 660 nm Output Level 18 dBm Tape deck section Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Frequency response 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I tape Wow and flutter 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN Tuner section FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz...

Page 36: ...woofer 20 cm cone type Nominal impedance 8 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 281 362 338 5 mm Mass Approx 6 7 kg General Power requirements Australian model 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Mexican model 127 V AC 60 Hz Argentina models 220 V AC 50 60 Hz Brazil model 127 V or 220 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Other models 120 V 220 V or 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power ...

Page 37: ...FLASH e 20 SURROUND1 8 19 SURR SPEAKER MODE2 8 19 TAPE A B ek 15 16 17 24 Tape lid ws ef 15 TUNER BAND el 13 14 15 17 24 TUNING qk 13 14 15 TV ej 17 24 28 VIDEO MD eh 17 24 28 30 1 power rs 8 14 28 29 32 Z OPEN CLOSE 3 10 11 30 N play qg 11 13 16 30 forward go backward qk 11 12 17 22 23 32 M m fast forward rewind ql 11 16 32 X pause qh 11 16 x stop qj 11 14 16 17 21 30 32 A Z Eject A eg B Z Eject ...

Page 38: ...38GB Top Panel Front Panel 2 4 1 3 5 6 7 8 9q qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w wa ws wg wf wd wh wj wk wl e ea es ed ef eg eh ej ek el r ra rs ...

Page 39: ... MODE 5 10 12 13 16 17 30 32 REPEAT 6 12 SLEEP 1 22 TAPE wd 15 16 TUNER BAND 7 13 14 15 17 24 TUNER MEMORY wg 13 14 TUNING MODE 5 13 14 15 VOLUME qg 19 22 25 29 The button has a tactile dot 1 power 3 8 x stop qa 11 14 16 17 21 30 32 X pause ql 11 16 N play w 11 13 16 30 go backward ws 11 12 17 22 23 32 go forward wa 11 12 17 22 23 32 m rewind q 11 16 32 M fast forward 9 11 16 32 Use the tactile do...

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