Mini Hi.Fi Component System
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Mini Hi.Fi Component System
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. [_ _/:-_£h4_ you call upon your Sony dealer Serial No _'Sg=#U_C 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). 10c8 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 12c8 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 14c8 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 ,& 16c8 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 43c8 iii _iii_iii !ia_iiii_i_ i_i_!_i_!!!!_ii_i_iii !i!i_ii_! ilili iiiilililil ilili iiiilililil ilili iilili iiilililil ilili iiilililil ilili iiilililil ilili iiilililil ilili iiilililil ilili iiilililil ilili iiiilili iililili ilili iiiilil ilili iiiiii _¸'¸' How 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::I<t [>1_) [] 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 I Sony Corporation Printed in China http://www.sony.net/