Sony MHC-GNX700, MHC-GNX900, MHC-GNX800, MHC-GNX880, MHC-GNX780 User Manual

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Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

2-661-374-11(4)

MHC-GNX900/GNX780 MHC-GNX880/GNX800 MHC-GNX700

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, 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.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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.

Table of Contents

About this manual ................................... 4

Playable discs.......................................... 4

Getting Started

Hooking up the system............................ 6

Positioning the speakers.......................... 9

Setting the clock...................................... 9

Disc – Playback

Loading a disc ....................................... 10

Playing a disc ........................................ 10

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly.................................12

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program .................. 12

— Program Play

Tuner

Presetting radio stations ........................13

Listening to the radio ............................ 15

— Preset Tuning — Manual Tuning

Tape – Playback

Loading a tape....................................... 15

Playing a tape ........................................ 15

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite tracks on a

disc into a tape ................................ 16

— CD Synchro Recording — Program Edit

Recording on a tape manually............... 17

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound .............................. 18

Selecting the preset effect ..................... 18

Adjusting the graphic equalizer or

selecting the surround effect........... 18

Selecting the MP3 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

Turning off the display ......................... 24

— Power Saving Mode

Changing the spectrum analyzer

display ............................................ 25

Adjusting the brightness of the

display ............................................ 25

Changing the power illuminator........... 25

Viewing information about the disc

in the display .................................. 25

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components......... 27

Listening to audio from a connected

component ...................................... 28

Recording on a connected

component ...................................... 28

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies ......................... 29

Messages............................................... 32

Additional Information

Precautions............................................ 33

Specifications........................................ 34

List of button locations and reference

pages............................................... 38

About this manual

• The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-GNX900, MHC-GNX780, MHC-GNX880, MHC-GNX800 and MHC-GNX700. In this manual, the MHC-GNX880 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

• This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the unit, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names or symbols.

Playable discs

You can play back the following discs on this system. Other discs cannot be played back.

List of playable discs

Format of discs

Audio CDs Audio

CD-R/CD-RW (Audio CDs/ CD Graphics (CDG)*/Discs with MP3 audio tracks)

CD Graphics (CDG)*

* MHC-GNX880/GNX780 only

Disc logo Contents

Audio

Audio + Video

Discs that this system cannot play back

• CD-ROMs other than those has MP3 audio tracks that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 2, Joliet in expansion format.

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – audio CD format – data CD format with MP3 audio track in the

format of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3, MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 and MPEG 2.5 Audio Layer 3 that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in expansion format or Multi Session

• 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 multisession that have not ended by “closing the session”.

• A disc recorded in packet write format.

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it.

• Audio side of a DualDisc.

A logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Stardardization).

Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional discs begin at a disc control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session disc is a disc having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session.

Level 1,

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• This system can play back CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user. However, note that playback of some discs may not be possible depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition.

• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver’s characteristics.

Note on DualDiscs

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. Please be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may not be played back on this product because these discs do not conform to the CD standard. “DualDisc” is a trademark 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 to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session

• This system can play back Multi Session discs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• When you play back Multi Session discs with different formats for each session, the format of the first session is recognized as the disc type. Tracks in the second and subsequent sessions are played back if they are the same formats as the first session.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Do the following procedures 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 36).

AM loop antenna

Subwoofer B

FM lead antenna

Surround speaker (Right)

Front speaker (Right)

MHC-GNX880/GNX800/GNX700 only

MHC-GNX880/GNX800 only

MHC-GNX880/GNX780 only

Subwoofer A

Unit

Surround speaker (Left)

Front speaker (Left)

1 Connect the front speakers.

Connect the speaker cords of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

FRONT SPEAKER

White

SUBWOOFER OUT terminal

Getting Started

Purple

SYSTEM CONTROL jack

Tip

(MHC-GNX900/GNX780 (SS-GNX900/ GNX780) only)

Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the speakers.

Black (#)

Red (3)

2 Connect the surround speakers.

(MHC-GNX880/GNX800 only)

Connect the speaker cords of the surround speakers to the SURR SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

SURR SPEAKER

Grey

SYSTEM CONTROL

To disconnect

(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

Black

Note

Be sure to make this connection before you connect the unit’s power cord to a wall outlet.

4 Connect the video input jack of your TV

to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cord. (MHC-GNX880/GNX780 only)

VIDEO OUT

3 Connect the subwoofer.

(MHC-GNX880/GNX800/GNX700 only)

Connect the subwoofer cord of the Subwoofer A to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal and the system cord to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack as shown below.

When using a TV

Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this system.

continued

5 Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

AM loop antenna

6 For models equipped with a voltage

selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage.

Brazil model only

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

220V

127V

220V

Other models

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

220V 120V

230-240V

7 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

The demonstration appears in the display. When you press

?/1, the system turns on

and the demonstration automatically ends. If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with an adaptor).

Note

Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Notes

• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.

• (MHC-GNX880/GNX800 only) Be sure to connect both left and right surround speakers.

• Be sure to match the color of the speaker terminals on the unit and the connectors.

• Be sure to connect the speakers securely and correctly. When connecting speaker cords, insert the connectors straight into the terminals.

To connect optional components

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 27.

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 remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

Attaching the speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping.

When carrying this unit

Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CD. 3 Make sure that all discs are removed

from the unit.

4 Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until

“MECHA LOCK” appears in the display.

5 Release ?/1 first, then release CD. 6 Unplug the AC power cord.

Positioning the speakers

Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Place the surround speakers beside the front speakers as shown below.

MHC-GNX880/GNX800 only

Front speaker (L)

Subwoofer B

Surround speaker (L)

0.3m

Unit

Listener

Subwoofer A

MHC-GNX900/GNX780/GNX700 only

Subwoofer*

Front speaker (L)

* Except for MHC-GNX900/GNX780

Note

(Except for MHC-GNX900/GNX780)

Place the subwoofer(s) at le ast 0.3 meters (1 feet) away from the unit.

Unit

0.3m

Listener

0.3m

Front speaker (R)

Surround speaker (R)

Front speaker (R)

Setting the clock

Getting Started

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“CLOCK” appears in the display. Then, the hour indication flashes in the display.

3 Press –. or >+ repeatedly to set

the hour.

4 Press 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

• The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

• You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode (page 24).

Disc – Playback

Loading a disc

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray slides out.

2 Load a disc with the label side facing

up on the disc tray.

When you play back a 8 cm disc such as CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray

When playing an audio CD

Disc tray number

Disc playing indicator

Track number

Disc presence indicator

Elapsed playing time

LINK

When playing an MP3 audio track

Disc tray number

Track number

Elapsed playing time

To load additional discs, press EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray.

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Notes

• Do not push the disc tray when closing it as this may

cause malfunction. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this may cause malfunction.

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

This system lets you play back CDGs*, audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks in different play modes. Before playing a CDG*, turn on your TV and select the video input.

* MHC-GNX880/GNX780 only

LINKMP3 BOOSTER

Disc playing indicator

Disc presence indicator

When playing a CDG (MHC-GNX880/ GNX780 only)

Disc tray number

Disc playing indicator

Track number

Disc presence indicator

Elapsed playing time

LINK

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.

Select To play back

ALL DISCS (Normal Play)

1DISC (Normal Play)

The tracks on all discs in the disc tray continuously.

The tracks on the disc you have selected in original order.

Select To play back

ALBM (Normal Play)

ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play)

1DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play)

ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play)

PROGRAM (Program 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” play mode performs the same operation as “1DISC” play mode.

The tracks on all discs in random order.

The tracks on the disc you have selected in random order.

The MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in random order.

For discs other than discs with MP3 audio tracks, “ALBM SHUF” play mode performs the same operation as “1DISC SHUF” play mode.

The tracks on all discs in the order you want them to be played back (see “Creating your own program” on page 12).

3 Press N.

Other operations

To Do this

Stop playback Press x. Pause playback Press X. Press X again to

Select a track Press . or > (or press

Select an album of MP3 audio tracks

Find a point in a

1)2)

track

Select a disc when playback is stopped

resume playback.

–. or >+ on the remote) repeatedly.

Press ALBUM +/– repeatedly to select the album you want.

For audio CD, press m or M repeatedly. For MP3 audio track, press m or M repeatedly on the remote.

Press one of the DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons or EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP on the remote).

To Do this

Switch to CD function from another source

Exchange other discs while playing

Remove a disc Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

The elapsed playing time may not be displayed correctly depending on the MP3 audio tracks.

(MHC-GNX880/GNX780 only) You cannot find a point in a track when playing a CDG.

Notes

• You cannot change the play mode during playback.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

– a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.

– a disc recorded in Multi Session.

– a disc to which data can be added (non-finalized

disc).

• When the disc is loaded, the system reads all the tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or nonMP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a longer time for playback to begin or for the next MP3 audio tracks to start playback.

• You are recommended not to save other types of tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks.

• Attempting to play back non-MP3 format files that have the extension “.MP3” may result in noise or malfunction.

• The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders only.

• When naming the MP3 audio tracks, be sure to add the file extension “.MP3” to the file name.

• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped.

• If you save up the extension “.MP3” to a track other than MP3 audio tracks, the system cannot recognize the track properly and will generate a random noise which could damage your speaker.

• The maximum number of albums on a disc which ca n be recognize by this system is 150 (including root album).

• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums on a disc which can be recognize 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.

Press one of the DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection).

Press EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP.

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Disc – Playback

Tips

• When you press CD or one of the DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons to switch to “CD” function from “TUNER” function, you may require a longer time to access the disc. In the case, set the CD power manage function to “CD POWER ON” (page 14).

• If you press CD while the system is turned off, the system turns on automatically and “CD” is selected as the function.

• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select “CD”.

• (MHC-GNX880/GNX780 only) When you play back a CDG, some operation may cause image distortion on the video output.

• During Shuffle Play, some tracks may be played back repeatedly.

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can play back all the tracks or a single track on a disc repeatedly.

Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly during playback until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT1” lights up in the display.

REPEAT: All the tracks on the disc(s), or all the tracks in the album* are played back repeatedly up to five times. REPEAT1: A single track is played back repeatedly until “REPEAT1” is cancelled.

* When “ALBM” or “ALBM SHUF” is selected for

MP3 audio tracks.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REPEAT” and “REPEAT1” disappear 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.

Creating your own program

—Program Play

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 “PROGRAM” lights up in the display.

3 Press one of DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons or

EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP on the remote) to select a disc.

To program all the tracks on a disc at once, proceed to step 5 while “AL” appears in the display.

To program all the MP3 audio tracks on an album at once, press ALBUM +/– repeatedly until the album you want appears in the display, then proceed to step 5.

4 Press . or > (or press –. or

on the remote) repeatedly until

the track number you want appears in the display.

The total playing time flashes in the display. When programming an MP3 audio track,

press ALBUM +/– repeatedly until the album you want appears in the display, then press . or on the remote) repeatedly until the track number you want appears in the display.

Disc tray number

> (or press –. or >+

Track number

Total playing time (including selected track)

5 Press ENTER.

The track(s) is(are) programmed. The program step number appears in the

display.

6 To program additional discs or tracks.

To program Repeat steps

Other discs 3 and 5

Other tracks on the same disc

Other tracks on other discs

4 and 5

3 to 5

7 Press N.

Program Play starts.

Other operations

To Do this

Cancel Program Play

Clear a track from the end of program

Tips

• The program you made remains in the system’s

memory even after it has been played back. Press N to play back the same program again.

• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means:

– you have programmed a track number which

exceeds 20.

– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.

– you have programmed an MP3 audio track.

When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “PROGRAM” disappear from the display.

Press CLEAR on the remote when playback is stopped.

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number.

Automatic tuning preset

You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the frequency of your favourite stations.

1 Press 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.

LINK

If “TUNED” does not lights up and the scanning does not stop

Set the frequency of the radio station you want as described in steps 2 and 3 of “Manual tuning preset”.

4 Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote.

A preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset

number 1.

Preset number

Tuner

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5 Press TUNING +/– (or press –. or

>+ on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want.

6 Press ENTER.

“Complete!” appears in the display. The station is stored.

7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other

stations.

Manual tuning preset

You can manually tune in and store the frequency of your favourite stations.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote

repeatedly until “MANUAL” lights up in the display.

3 Press TUNING +/– (or press –. or

>+ on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the station you want.

4 Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote.

A preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset

number 1.

5 Press TUNING +/– (or press –. or

>+ on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want.

6 Press ENTER.

“Complete!” appears in the display. The station is stored.

7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other

stations.

Other operations

To Do this

Tune in a station with a weak signal

Stop scanning during automatic tuning

Cancel presetting Press TUNER MEMORY on

Follow the procedure described in “Manual tuning preset” on page 14.

Press x.

the remote.

To improve tuner reception

When tuner reception is poor, set the CD power manage function to “CD POWER OFF”. The default setting is “CD POWER ON”. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Press CD. 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 3 Press ?/1 while holding x.

The system turns on automatically. “CD 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 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, select any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding down ENTER, press ?/1. The system turns on automatically and “AM 10k STEP” or “AM 9k STEP” appears in the display. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Note

You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the Power Saving Mode (page 24).

Tips

• The preset stations are retained for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

• If you press TUNER/BAND while the system is turned off, the system turns on automatically and “TUNER” is selected as the function.

• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select “TUNER”.

Listening to the radio

You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station.

Listening to a preset station

— Preset Tuning

Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 13).

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote

repeatedly until “PRESET” lights up in the display.

3 Press TUNING +/– (or press –. or

>+ on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

FrequencyPreset number

Tape – Playback

Loading a tape

1 Push A Z (Deck A) or B Z (Deck B) on

the selected deck.

Push here to eject the tape deck

2 Load a tape into Deck A or B.

With the side you want to play back or record facing forward

3 Push the center of the tape lid to close

the deck.

Tape – Playback

Listening to a non-preset radio station

— Manual Tuning

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote

repeatedly until “MANUAL” lights up in the display.

3 Press TUNING +/– (or press –. or

>+ on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the station you want.

Tips

• When an FM stereo program has static 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 an external antenna.

Playing a tape

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.

1 Load a tape. 2 Press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the

remote) repeatedly until “TAPE A” or “TAPE B” appears in the display.

3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

one way or relay play both decks in succession.

to play back

continued

4 Press N.

The tape starts playing.

Tape presence indicator

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite tracks on a disc into a

Front side indicator

“RELAY” appears in the display Relay Play follows this sequence, then stops:

Deck A (front side) t Deck B (front side)

Other operations

To Do this

Stop playback Press x. Pause playback Press X. Press X again to resume

Fast-forward or rewind

Remove a tape Push A Z (Deck A) or B Z

Note

Do not push A Z (Deck A) or B Z (Deck B) while playing a tape, otherwise the tape could be damaged.

Tips

• When a tape is inserted, corresponding presence indicator lights up in the display.

• If you press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the remote) while the system is turned off, the system turns on automatically and “TAPE A” or “TAPE B” is selected as the function.

• If you press N during “TAPE A” function and there is no tape in Deck A, the system automatically switches to “TAPE B” function when there is a tape in Deck B. Then, playback will start and vice versa.

• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select “TAPE A” or “TAPE B”.

playback. Press m or M. To back to

normal playback, press N.

(Deck B) when playback is stopped.

tape

— CD Synchro Recording

You can record a whole disc into a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically.

1 Load a recordable tape into Deck B. 2 Press CD and load a disc 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

Press x.

To record a disc by specifying track order

— Program Edit

You can record tracks on all the discs in the order you want using Program Play. Between steps 2 and step 3 of “CD Synchro Recording” (page 16), do steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own program” (page 12). When programming, make sure the playing times do not exceed the length of one side of the tape.

Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

Recording on a tape manually

—Manual Recording

You can record just the portions you like from a disc, tape or radio program on a tape. You can also record from connected components (see “Hooking up optional components” on page 27).

1 Load a recordable tape into Deck B. 2 Press CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND, TV

or VIDEO/MD (or FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly) to select the source you want to record.

3 Load the disc, tape or tune to the

station you want to record. To record from the connected component, connect the external audio sources.

4 Press REC PAUSE/START.

“REC” flashes in the display. Deck B standby for recording.

5 Press REC PAUSE/START again.

“REC” lights up in the display. Recording starts.

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 (after step 4 of “Recording on a tape manually” ).

• For recording 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 after step 4 of “Recording to a tape manually”.

• For recording from a disc: If flanger or delay (page 20) sound effect is selected, the flanger or delay sound effect will be recorded into a tape.

Tape – Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound.

Press GROOVE repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF

* The volume switches to power mode and the

equalizer curve changes.

Tips

• The default setting is “GROOVE ON”.

• When “GROOVE ON” is selected, “GROOVE” lights up in the display.

Adjusting the graphic equalizer or selecting the surround effect

You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band, then store up to three user equalizer setting in the memory.

1 Press EQ BAND repeatedly to select a

frequency band or surround effect.

2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or

counterclockwise to adjust the level or select surround effect you want.

Frequency band

Frequency level

Selecting the preset effect

Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise (or press EQ on the remote repeatedly) to select one of the following preset effect.

Effect Category

ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL TECHNO

HIP HOP REGGAE SAMBA CLASSICAL

FLAT Original music source

USER EQ 1

USER EQ 2

USER EQ 3

To cancel the preset effect

Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise until “FLAT” appears in the display.

Standard music sources

User equalizer setting

LINK

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 previous setting stored at this memory location is erased and replaced by the new setting.

Tip

If you do not want to store the equalizer setting, select “EXIT?” in step 5.

Other operations

To Do this

Call up a user equalizer setting

Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise until the user equalizer setting number you want appears in the display.

MHC-GNX900/GNX780/GNX700 only

Press SURROUND repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

SURROUND ON t SURROUND OFF

Notes

• When you select certain preset effects, the surround effect may be canceled.

• When the surround effect is selected, “SURROUND” lights up in the display.

Selecting the MP3 Booster effect

You can improve the sound quality of MP3 audio tracks during playback.

Press MP3 BOOSTER repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: BOOSTER ON t BOOSTER OFF

Tips

• The default setting is “BOOSTER ON”.

• When “BOOSTER ON” is selected, “MP3 BOOSTER” lights up in the display.

• MP3 Booster setting only can be changed when disc with MP3 audio tracks is selected during “CD” function.

Selecting the sound system

(MHC-GNX880/GNX800 only)

You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you want.

Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to select the sound mode you want.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

LINK

t MATRIX SURR 12) t

MATRIX SURR 2

LINK: Reproduces the same sound with different output levels.

MATRIX SURR 1: Reproduces a wide range of sound that can actually sense the size of the room.

MATRIX SURR 2: Reproduces a wide range of sound that can actually sense the size of the room. The surround sound is reinforced.

Using the subwoofer

(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) repeatedly until the indicator lights up.

The subwoofer is turned on.

2 Turn SUBWOOFER VOLUME to adjust

the volume.

You will be able to listen to low bass frequency sound.

To turn off the subwoofer

Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the Subwoofer A (SS-WGV880A or SS-WG800A) again.

MHC-GNX700 only

1 Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the

subwoofer repeatedly until the indicator lights up.

The subwoofer is turned on.

2 Turn SUBWOOFER VOLUME to adjust

the volume.

You will be able to listen to low bass frequency sound.

To turn off the subwoofer

Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the subwoofer again.

Note

If you turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote), the volume for all speakers will change.

Tip

You can turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote) to adjust the volume of the subwoofer linked to the front speakers.

Sound Adjustment

Creating a party environment

— X-TRANCE

You can create party environment by using SOUND FLASH for flashing effect, FLANGER for deep sound flanging effect or/and DELAY for creating a live sound effect.

Flashing sound effect

— SOUND FLASH

With the sound flash function, you can flash the sound output. The sound cuts off periodically.

Hold down SOUND FLASH during playback.

The flashing effect is activated.

To cancel the flashing effect

Release SOUND FLASH.

To change the sound flash speed

Hold down SOUND FLASH and turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to change the sound flash speed (1 ~ 20).

Tip

The power illuminator will synchronize with the selected SOUND FLASH effect.

Flanging sound effect

—FLANGER

Notes

• You can select the FLANGER effect 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.

Delaying sound effect

—DELAY

You can delay the sound output with the sound delay function. This function is suitable to create a live sound effect.

Press DELAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

DELAY ON t DELAY OFF

Notes

• You can select the DELAY effect in CD function only.

• If you press FLANGER during “DELAY ON”, the effect will switch to “DELAY OFF”.

• When “DELAY ON” is selected, DELAY indicator will lights up.

• The setting of DELAY will automatically changed to “DELAY OFF” when the system is turned off or the function is changed.

• If “DELAY ON” is selected, the sound effect will be recorded into a tape when you perform recording from a disc.

You can flange the sound output with the sound flange function.

Press FLANGER repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

FLANGER ON t FLANGER OFF

Singing karaoke by reducing the vocal or selecting the audio

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.

channel

(MHC-GNX880/GNX780 only)

When playing a multiplex audio CD or multiplex CDG (disc with the vocals on one channel and the instruments on the other channel), you can switch the sound to cancel the vocals and listen only to the instruments from both speakers. Beside this, you can cancel the vocal of the stereo disc by using the KARAOKE PON function.

Press KARAOKE repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: KARAOKE PON t MPX L* t MPX R* t KARAOKE OFF

The “m” lights up in the display when a karaoke mode is activated. To sing karaoke of multiplex CD or CDG, select “MPX R” or “MPX L”.

* – When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is selected, you

cannot select “MPX L” or “MPX R”.

– With some songs, vocals may not be cancelled

when you select “KARAOKE PON”.

Notes

• If “MPX L” or “MPX R” is selected, the output from CD DIGITAL OUT jack will become monaural.

• The karaoke setting is automatically changed to “KARAOKE OFF” if the disc is changed or the function is changed.

• When karaoke mode is activated, the equalizer and surround effect settings cannot be changed.

• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded in monaural.

• Karaoke can be used during CD function only.

• The singer voice may not be reduced when:

– only a few instuments are playing.

– a duet is being played back.

– the source has strong echoes or chorus.

– the singer voices deviates from the center.

– the voice on the source is singing in high soprano

or tenor.

Singing along

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 microphone volume.

2 Connect an optional microphone to the

MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack.

3 Start playing the music and adjust the

volume.

4 Turn MIC 1 LEVEL or MIC 2 LEVEL to

adjust the microphone volume.

Other operations

To Do this

Sing along with CDGs* Turn on your TV and select

Adjust the microphone echo

Sing along with Karaoke*

* MHC-GNX880/GNX780 only.

Tips

• You can mix and record sound from microphone after step 2. To record the sound, see “Recording on a tape manually” on page 17. To stop recording, press x.

• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.

• If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the “CD” function and not playing a disc.

• When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control function).

the video input.

Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the echo effect. To cancel the echo effect, turn ECHO LEVEL to “MIN”.

Press KARAOKE repeatedly. (see “Singing Karaoke by reducing the vocal or select the audio channel”, page 21).

Sound Adjustment

Timer

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90min t 80min t 70min t … t 10min t OFF

* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or

after the current disc or tape finishes playing.

Other operations

To Do this

Check the remaining time**

Change the time to turn off

Cancel the Sleep Timer

** You cannot check the remaining time if you select

“AUTO”.

Notes

• During CD Synchro Recording, do not set the Sleep Timer to “AUTO”.

• When the Sleep Timer is activated, “SLEEP” lights up in the display.

Tip

You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set the clock.

Press SLEEP once.

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select

the time you want.

Press SLEEP repeatedly until

“SLEEP OFF” appears in the display.

Waking up to music

—Play Timer

You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 9). Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1 Prepare the music source you 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 Press ENTER.

“ON” appears and the hour indication flashes in the display.

5 Set the time to start playback.

Press –. or >+ (or press . or > on the unit) repeatedly to set the hour,

then press ENTER. The minute indication flashes in the

display. Press –. or >+ (or press . or > on the unit) repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER.

6 Set the time to stop playback following

the same procedure as step 5.

7 Press –. or >+ (or press . or

> on the unit) repeatedly until the

music source you want appears in the display.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

TUNER y CD PLAY y TAPE PLAY

8 Press ENTER.

The type of timer (“PLAY TIMER”), followed by the start time, the stop time and the music source appears in the display.

9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

Other operations

To Do this

Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT. “SELECT” appears in the display.

2 Press –. or >+ (or

press . or > on the unit) repeatedly to select “PLAY SELECT?”, then press ENTER.

Change the setting Start from step 1.

Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT. “SELECT” appears in the display.

2 Press –. or >+ (or

press . or > on the unit) repeatedly to select “TIMER OFF?”, then press ENTER.

Notes

• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time.

• If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

• The Play Timer will not be activated if the system is turned on.

Tips

• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.

• When the Play Timer is selected, “PLAY” lights up in the display.

Timer recording radio programs

You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To make a timer recording, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 13) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 9). Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1 Tune in the 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. The minute indication start flashes in the

display. Press –. or >+ (or press . or > on the unit) repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER.

5 Set the time to stop recording following

the same procedure as step 4.

The type of timer (“REC”), followed by the start time, the stop time and the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM 5”) appears in the display.

6 Load a recordable tape into Deck B. 7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

Timer

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Other operations

To Do this

Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT. “SELECT” appears in the display.

2 Press –. or >+ (or

press . or > on the unit) repeatedly to select “REC SELECT?”, then press ENTER.

Change the setting Start from step 1.

Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT. “SELECT” appears in the display.

2 Press –. or >+ (or

press . or > on the unit) repeatedly to select “TIMER OFF?”, then press ENTER.

Notes

• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time.

• If you use the Timer Recording and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

• The Timer Recording will not be activated if the system is turned on.

• The volume is reduced to minimum during Timer Recording.

• Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds before the preset time).

Tips

• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.

• When the Timer Recording is selected, “REC” lights up in the display.

Display

Turning off the display

— Power Saving Mode

The demonstration display and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby mode (Power Saving Mode).

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off until the demonstration display and the clock display disappears from the display.

To cancel Power Saving Mode

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Demonstration (Power Saving Mode)

The display changes and the indicators flashes even when the system is turned off.

“--.--” 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)

– Changing the AM tuning interval (page 14)

– Turning on the system by pressing the function

buttons (CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND, TV or VIDEO/MD)

– Changing CD power manage setting (page 14)

Tips

• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode.

• ?/1 indicator lights up in red color even in the Power Saving Mode.

t Clock2) t No display

Changing the spectrum

Changing the power

analyzer display

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“SPECTRUM”.

The last selected spectrum setting appears in the display.

2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or

counterclockwise to select the setting you want.

The display changes cyclically as follows: SPECTRUM 1 y SPECTRUM 2 y SPECTRUM 3 y SPECTRUM 4 y SPECTRUM 5 y SPECTRUM OFF

3 Press ENTER.

Adjusting the brightness of the display

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“DIMMER”.

The last selected dimmer setting appears in the display.

2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or

counterclockwise to select the setting you want.

The display changes cyclically as follows: DIMMER OFF y DIMMER 1 y DIMMER 2*

* DIMMER 2 is the darkest.

3 Press ENTER.

illuminator

You can select the power illumination as you want.

Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to select the power illuminator you want when the system is turned on.

Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows:

PATTERN 1 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 illuminator by pressing ILLUMINATION.

Viewing information about the disc in the display

You can check the elapsed playing time and remaining time of the current track or current disc. When a CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded, you can also check the information recorded on disc, such as the titles. When the system detects CD-TEXT discs, “CD TEXT” lights up in the display.

Display

continued

Checking the elapsed playing time, remaining time and titles

Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Elapsed playing time of the current track t Remaining time of the current track Remaining time of the current disc the current track

album

(for a few seconds) t Clock display5)

(for 8 seconds) t Effect status or karaoke

)

status

(for 8 seconds)

“--.--” appears while an MP3 audio track is played back.

“--.--” appears in the following cases:

– while an MP3 audio track is played back. – All play modes except “1DISC” or “ALBM”.

Only for CD-TEXT discs and a discs with MP3 audio tracks. When the CD-TEXT disc contains more than 20 tracks, the title of current track is not displayed from track 21 onwards.

Only for discs with MP3 audio tracks.

“--.--” appears in the display if you have not set the clock.

When karaoke mode is activated (MHC-GNX880/ GNX780 only).

t Title of the current

t Title of

Checking the total playing time and titles

Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback is stopped.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

x When the play mode is other than

“PROGRAM”

Total number of tracks1) or albums2) or the total playing time current album seconds) t Effect status or karaoke status 8 seconds)

For discs with MP3 audio tracks in “ALBM” and “ALBM SHUF” modes.

For discs with MP3 audio tracks in play modes other than “ALBM” and “ALBM SHUF”.

t Title of current disc

t Clock display5) (for 8

)

(for

For audio CDs and CDGs*.

* MHC-GNX880/GNX780 only

For discs with MP3 audio tracks in play modes other than “ALBM”, “ALBM SHUF” and CD-TEXT discs.

“--.--” appears in the display if you have not set the clock.

When karaoke mode is activated (MHC-GNX880/ GNX780 only).

x When the play mode is “PROGRAM”

The last track number of the program and the total playing time programmed tracks current disc t Effect status or karaoke status seconds)

“--.--” appears in the following cases:

t Total number of

(for 8 seconds) t Title of

t Clock display4) (for 8 seconds)

)

(for 8

– When the audio CD or CDG* contains 21 tracks

or more, and the track number which exceeds 20 is selected.

* MHC-GNX880/GNX780 only – When the total program exceeds 100 minutes. – When the program list contains MP3 audio

tracks.

“NO STEP” appears in the display if there is no program.

Only for CD-TEXT discs and discs with MP3 audio tracks.

“--.--” appears in the display if you have not set the clock.

When karaoke mode is activated (MHC-GNX880/ GNX780 only).

Note

Some characters may not be displayed for track title, album title or disc title.

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.

* For MHC-GNX880/GNX780.

From the audio output jacks of the TV

To the digital input jack of the MD deck

MD deck

D-LIGHT SYNC controller (DLS-1)

To the video input jack of the TV

From the audio output jacks of the connected component

VCR, MD deck or

DVD player

Optional Components

A CD DIGITAL OUT jack

Use a digital optical cord (square, not supplied) to connect the digital input jack of the optional MD deck to this jack. You can then record digital audio from this system. If the jack is covered with a cap, remove it before use.

Notes

• There is no digital audio output from this jack during playback of an MP3 audio track.

• (For MHC-GNX880/GNX780) If “MPX L” or “MPX R” is selected, the digital audio output from this jack will become monaural.

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.

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/GNX780)

Use a video cord (supplied) to connect the video input jack of a TV to this jack.

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E D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack

Use the D-LIGHT SYNC controller to connect to this jack. You need to connect the D-LIGHT SYNC controller to the lighting device* (not supplied). The lighting device will react according to control signals transmitted by the D-LIGHT SYNC controller upon receiving music source from the system. For details on the use of D-LIGHT SYNC controller and lighting device, refer to the respective operating instructions supplied with the respective device.

D-LIGHT SYNC

controller cord

Listening to a connected TV

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 27.

2 Press TV.

Tip

You can press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select “VIDEO”, “MD” or “TV”.

Recording on a connected component

* Refer to the D-LIGHT SYNC controller

operating instruction for the recommended lighting device.

Note

The lighting effect may be different depending on the connected lighting device or the type of music being played back.

Listening to audio from a connected component

Listening to a connected VCR, MD deck or DVD player

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 27.

2 Press 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.

Making a digital recording from a disc onto a connected MD deck

1 Connect an optical cord.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 27.

2 Start recording.

Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component.

Notes

• When making a digital recording to MD deck, start the recording of MD deck in advance.

• You cannot record from an MP3 audio track digitally.

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:

1 Make sure the power cord and speaker

cords are connected correctly and firmly.

2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting

checklist below and take the indicated corrective action.

If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.

When the ?/1 indicator flashes

Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.

• (MHC-GNX880/GNX800/GNX700 only) Is the system control cable connected correctly?

• If your unit have voltage selector, is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage? Check the voltage for your region, then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly.

• Are you using the supplied speakers?

• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the unit?

After checking the above items and fixing any problem, plug in the power cord again and turn on the system. If the ?/1 still flashing, or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

indicator

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system.

• The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1 (see

step 7 of “Hooking up the system” on page 6).

The clock/timer setting is canceled.

• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occured. Redo “Setting the clock” (page 9). If you have set the timer, redo “Waking up to music” (page 22) and “Timer recording radio programs” (page 23).

The radio presetting is canceled.

• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occured for longer than half a day. Redo “Presetting radio stations” (page 13).

“– –:– –” appears in the display.

• A power failure occurred. Set the clock (page 9) and timer settings (page 22 to 24) again.

There is no sound.

• Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the remote).

• Make 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 placed too close to the unit. Move the unit away from the TV or VCR.

• Move the unit away from the source of noise.

• Connect the unit to a different wall outlet.

• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord.

The timer cannot be set.

• Set the clock again (page 9).

Troubleshooting

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The timer does not function.

• Check the timer setting and set the correct time (pages 22 to 24).

• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 22).

• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording simultaneously.

The remote does not function.

• Remove the obstacle between the remote and the unit.

• Move the remote closer to the unit.

• Point the remote at the unit’s sensor.

• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).

• Locate the unit away from the fluorescent light.

There is acoustic feedback.

• Decrease the volume.

• Move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.

The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.

• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the TV set.

The sound from the component connected to the VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks is distorted.

• If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you pre ss VIDEO/MD, switch to “MD” function (see “To switch between the “VIDEO” and “MD” function” on page 28).

The sound from the music source have echo effects.

• Press FLANGER or DELAY repeatedly until FLANGER or DELAY indicator lights off.

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.

• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

• Check that the speakers are connected securely and correctly.

• The source being played back is monaural.

• Press KARAOKE repeatedly until “m” disappears from the display.*

Sound lacks bass.

• Check 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 with the system.

The disc does not eject.

• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then press Z OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Playback does not start.

• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is loaded.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 33).

• Reload the disc.

• Load the disc that this system can play back (page 4).

• Load the disc correctly.

• Load the disc in the tray with the label side up.

• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.

• Press N to start playback.

Disc access takes a longer time.

• Set CD power manage function to “CD POWER ON” (page 14).

The sound skips.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 33).

• Reload the disc.

• Try moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).

• Try moving the speakers away from the unit, or placing them on separate stands. When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.

Playback does not start from the first track.

• The system is in Program Play or Shuffle Play mode. Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “ALL DISCS”, “1 DISC” or “ALBM” lights up in the display.

MP3 audio track cannot be played back.

• Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.

• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3”.

• The data is not stored in MP3 format even though it has extension “.MP3”.

• The MP3 audio tracks in format other than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played back.

• The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders only.

• MP3 audio tracks in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back on this system.

MP3 audio tracks take longer time to play back than others.

• After the system reads all tracks on the discs, playback may take more time than usual if:

– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is

very large.

– the album and track organization structure is

very complex.

The album title, track title, ID3 tag and the CD-TEXT characters do not appear properly.

• Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.

• The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2.

• The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follow:

– Upper cases (A to Z)

– Lower cases (a to z)

– Numbers (0 to 9)

– Symbols (< > * +, – / [ ] \ _)

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

The output from CD DIGITAL OUT jack is monaural.*

• Press KARAOKE repeatedly until “m” disappears from the display.

When you press m or M, “Not in Use” flashes in the display.*

• The CDG is played back. This is not a malfunction.

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 reception, we recommend you connect an external antenna.

• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.

• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible.

• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.

• Set CD power manage function to “CD POWER OFF” (page 14).

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

• Press FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until “MONO” disappears in the display.

Tape deck

The tape does not record or playback, or there is a decrease in sound level.

• The tape heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 34).

• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 34).

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 34).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.

• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 34).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized. (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 34).

Troubleshooting

* MHC-GNX880/GNX780 only

continued

The tape does not record.

• No tape is loaded. Load a tape.

• The tab has been removed from the tape. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 34).

• The tape has reeled to the end.

The system cannot play back the reverse side of the tape in Deck A or Deck B.

• The system only can play back front side of the tape in Deck A and Deck B. This is not a malfunction.

When you press . or > (or press –. or >+ on the remote), “Not in Use” flashes in

the display.

• The system does not has AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) function. This is not a malfunction.

The system cannot record the reverse side of the tape in Deck B.

• The system only can record front side of the tape in Deck B. This is not a malfunction.

The sound recorded have echo effect.

• Press FLANGER or DELAY repeatedly until FLANGER and DELAY indicator lights off before recording start.

If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles does not described above occur, reset the system as follows:

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power 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.

Disc

NO STEP

You have cleared all the steps you programmed.

OVER

You have reached the end of the disc while pressing M during playback or pause.

No Disc

There is no disc on the disc tray.

Push STOP!

You have pressed PLAY MODE on the remote during playback.

Step Full!

You tried to program more than 25 steps.

Reading

The system is reading information of the disc. Some buttons are not available.

Tape

No Tab

You cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the tape.

No Tape

There is no tape in the tape deck.

Timer

OFF TIME NG!

The on time and off time of Play Timer or Timer Recording is same.

SET CLOCK!

You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote before the clock is set.

SET TIMER!

You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote before Play Timer or Timer Recording is set.

PUSH SELECT!

You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation.

Messages

One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation.

Others

Not in Use

You have pressed a button those operations is not allowed or invalid at that time.

Additional Information

Precautions

On operating voltage

Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.

On safety

• The system is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. 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 further.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Do not place the system in an inclined position.

• Do not place the system in locations where it is;

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

–Very humid

– Subject to vibrations

– Subject to direct sunlight

• Use caution when placing the system or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

On heat build-up

• Although the system heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction.

• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

• If you continuously use this system at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation hole for the cooling fan.

On operation

• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the 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 cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring. This may cause a malfunction to the system.

• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky substance on the label side of the disc or that used a special ink when the label was printed, there is a chance that the disc or label may become attached to parts inside this system. When this occurs, it may not be possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this system to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label side of the disc is not sticky before using. The following types of disc should not be used:

– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the

glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the seal on the disc is tacky.

– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink

that feels tacky when touched.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played back on this system. Attempting to do so may damage the system. Do not use such discs.

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol.

Additional Information

continued

To save a tape permanently

To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the tape tab from side A or B as illustrated.

Break off the tape tab

If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Before placing a tape in the tape deck

Take up any slack in the tape deck. Otherwise, the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.

When using a tape longer than 90 minutes

The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as playback, stop and fast-winding etc. frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning tape. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning tape.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal 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.

Specifications

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) Continuous RMS power output (reference)

285 + 285 watts

(4 ohms at 1 kHz,

10% THD)

MHC-GNX880 (HCD-GNX880)/ MHC-GNX800 (HCD-GNX800)

The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz Brazil model: AC 127 V or 220 V,

50/60 Hz Other models: AC 120, 220, 240 V,

50/60 Hz Front/Surround speaker DIN power output (rated) 180 + 180 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference)

225 + 225 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz,

10% THD) Subwoofer Continuous RMS power output (reference)

200 watts

(8 ohms at 100 Hz,

10% THD)

MHC-GNX700 (HCD-GNX700)

The following are measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz Front speaker DIN power output (rated) 170 + 170 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference)

220 + 220 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz,

10% THD)

Subwoofer Continuous RMS power output (reference)

160 watts (8 ohms at 100 Hz,

10% THD) Inputs VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN (phono jacks):

voltage 250/450 mV,

impedance 47 kiloohms TV (AUDIO) IN (phono jack):

voltage 250 mV,

impedance 47 kiloohms MIC (phone jack): sensitivity 1 mV,

impedance 10 kiloohms

Outputs VIDEO OUT (phono jack): (MHC-GNX880/GNX780 only)

max. output level

1 Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync

negative, load impedance

75 ohms PHONES (stereo mini jack):

accepts headphones of

8 ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER/SURROUND SPEAKER/ SUBWOOFER OUT: Use only the supplied

speaker

Disc player section

System Compact disc and digital

audio system Laser Semiconductor laser

(λ=780 nm)

Emission duration:

continuous Laser Output Max. 44.6 µW*

* This output is the value

measured at a distance of

200 mm from the objective

lens surface on the Optical

Pick-up Block with 7 mm

aperture. Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Wave length 780 – 790 nm Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range 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 Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section Tuning range Latin American models: 530 – 1,710 kHz

(with the interval set at 10 kHz) 531 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9kHz)

Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz

(with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at

10 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

Speakers

Front speakers

SS-GNX900 (MHC-GNX900)/ SS-GNX780 (MHC-GNX780)

Speaker system 2-way, 3-unit,

bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 16 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

525 × 290 × 341 mm Mass (Approx.) SS-GNX900 8.8 kg net per speaker SS-GNX780 10.1 kg net per speaker

Additional Information

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SS-GNX880 (MHC-GNX880)/ SS-GNX800 (MHC-GNX800)/ SS-GNX700 (MHC-GNX700)

Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit,

bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

281 × 417 × 310.5 mm Mass (Approx.) 7.0 kg net per speaker

Surround speakers SS-RSX800 (MHC-GNX880/GNX800)

Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit,

bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 10 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 24 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

176 × 362 × 215 mm Mass (Approx.) 2.9 kg net per speaker

Subwoofer SS-WGV880A/B (MHC-GNX880)/ SS-WG800A/B (MHC-GNX800)

Subwoofer system 1-way, 1-unit,

bass-reflex type Speaker units Subwoofer: 20 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 16 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

281 × 362 × 338.5 mm Mass (Approx.) 6.7 kg

SS-WG700 (MHC-GNX700)

Subwoofer system 1-way, 1-unit,

bass-reflex type Speaker units Subwoofer: 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 consumption MHC-GNX900/GNX780 250 watts MHC-GNX880/GNX800 350 watts MHC-GNX700 290 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) HCD-GNX900/GNX880/GNX800/GNX780/ GNX700

281 × 362 × 404.5 mm

Mass (Approx.) HCD-GNX900/GNX780 12.0 kg HCD-GNX880 13.7 kg HCD-GNX800 14.3 kg HCD-GNX700 14.0 kg

Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)

Batteries (2)

AM loop antenna (1)

FM lead antenna (1)

Front speaker pads (8)

Surround speaker pads (8)

(MHC-GNX880/

GNX800 only) Subwoofer pads (Black) (8)

(MHC-GNX880/

GNX800 only) Subwoofer pads (Black) (4)

(MHC-GNX700 only) Speaker cords (2)

(MHC-GNX900/

GNX780 only) Video cord (1)

(MHC-GNX880/

GNX780 only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

List of button locations and reference pages

Ilustrati

How to use page 37 to 39

Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the unit, subwoofer and remote that are mentioned in the text.

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – D

ALBUM +/– ql (11, 12) AMP MENU ed (25) CD r; (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20) CD SYNC qf (16) Deck A ef (15, 16) Deck B ws (15, 16, 23) DELAY ea (20) DIRECTION wd (15) DISC 1 ~ 3 1 (11, 12) Disc tray qs (10, 30, 32) DISPLAY 6 (24, 26) Display q;

E – L

ECHO LEVEL wh (21) ENTER wg (13, 14, 18, 25, 32) EQ BAND wf (18) EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP 2

(10, 11, 12)

FLANGER 7 (20) GROOVE w; (18) ILLUMINATION 5 (25) IR Receptor ra KARAOKE3) wd (21)

M – R

MASTER VOLUME wk (19, 25,

29)

MIC 1/2 (jack) wl (21, 29) MIC 1/2 LEVEL wj (21, 29) MP3 BOOSTER qa (19) OPEN/CLOSE 3 (10, 11, 30) OPERATION DIAL 4 (18, 20,

25)

PHONES (jack) es (29) Power illuminator 9 (20, 25) REC PAUSE/START qd (16, 17)

S – Z

SOUND 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)

on number

DISPLAY 6 (24, 26)

Name of button/part Reference page

SYMBOLS

?/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 B) wa

For MHC-GNX900/GNX780/ GNX700

For MHC-GNX880/GNX800

For MHC-GNX880/GNX780

Additional Information

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Top Panel

Front Panel

rs ra

r; el

ek ej

eh eg ef

78 9q;qaqs

qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa

ws wd wf

whwjwkwle;eaes

Subwoofer

(MHC-GNX880/GNX800/GNX700 only)

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – Z

SUBWOOFER ON/OFF 1 (19) SUBWOOFER VOLUME 2

(19)

Remote control

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – E

ALBUM + qf (11, 12, 16, 17) ALBUM – qh (11, 12, 16, 17) CD wf (10, 12, 16, 17, 20) CLEAR qk (13) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(23, 24, 32)

CLOCK/TIMER SET 4 (9, 23) DISC SKIP qd (11, 12) DISPLAY wh (24, 26) ENTER qs (13, 14, 18, 25, 32) EQ qj (18)

F – Z

FM MODE 6 (15, 31) FUNCTION 8 (12, 14, 15, 17,

28)

PLAY 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.*

SYMBOLS

?/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 dot as a reference

when operating the system.

wg wf wd

ws wa

w; ql qk

1 2

4 5 6 7

9 q; qa

Additional Information

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Sony MHC-GNX700, MHC-GNX900, MHC-GNX800, MHC-GNX880, MHC-GNX780 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About this manual

Playable discs

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Positioning the speakers

Setting the clock

Loading a disc

Playing a disc

Playing repeatedly

Creating your own program

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

Listening to the radio

Loading a tape

Playing a tape

Recording on a tape manually

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

Adjusting the graphic equalizer or selecting the surround effect

Selecting the preset effect

Selecting the MP3 Booster effect

Selecting the sound system

(MHC-GNX880/GNX800 only)

Using the subwoofer

(MHC-GNX880/GNX800/GNX700 only)

Creating a party environment

(MHC-GNX880/GNX780 only)

Singing along

Timer

Falling asleep to music

Waking up to music

Timer recording radio programs

Display

Turning off the display

Adjusting the brightness of the display

Viewing information about the disc in the display

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

Recording on a connected component

Listening to audio from a connected component

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

Messages

Additional Information

Precautions

Specifications

List of button locations and reference pages