Sony HCD-GSX75, MHC-GSX75, HCD-GSX100W User Manual

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4-245-586-12(2)

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions Owner’s Record

The model and serial num bers are located on the rear of the unit . Record the ser ial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenev er you c al l upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ______________ Serial No. ______________

MHC-GSX100W MHC-GSX75

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or mo ist u r e.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventil at ion of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candle s on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place obje c ts filled with liquids, such as vases , on the ap pa ratus.

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

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments wit h this prod uc t will increase eye hazard.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper groun ding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding syste m of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as pr actical.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectio n against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and ca n r adia te radio frequency energy and, if not in sta ll ed and used in accordance with the instructi ons , may cau s e harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to r a dio or te le vision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correc t the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiv ing antenna. – Increase the separation betw een the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an out le t on a cir c uit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modif icat ions not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipm ent .

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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MHC-GSX100W only NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE

U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call; sony customer Informati on Center 1-800-488-7669

The Number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HCD-GSX100W Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road,

Oradell, NJ. 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE CANADA

Operation is subject to the fo llowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Son utilisation est au tor isée seulement aux cond itions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioeléctrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A AND CANADA

Replace the AC power adaptor with mo de l AC-GSX100 only, if replacement is necessary.

NERGY STAR

registered mark. As an E

TAR

S has determined that this product meets the E

is a U.S.

NERGY

partner, S ony Corpor a tion

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Table of Contents

How to use this manual...........................5

Playable discs....................... .... .... ... ........5

Getting Started

Hooking up the system...... ... ...................7

Setting the clock......................................8

Wireless

Hooking up the transmitter.....................9

(MHC-GSX100W on ly)

Listening to aud i o using wireless

system.............................................11

(MHC-GSX100W on ly)

CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc.......................................13

Playing a disc........................................14

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly.................................16

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program..................16

— Program Play

Labeling a disc......................................17

— Disc Memo

Tuner

Presetting radio stations........................19

Listening to the radio............................20

— Preset Tuning — Manual Tuning

Labeling the preset stations...................21

— Station Name

Mixing video gam e sound with other

sound source................................... 25

— Game Mixing

Timer

Falling asleep to music.........................26

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music..............................26

— Daily Timer

Timer recording radio programs........... 27

Display

Turning off the display.........................29

— Power Saving Mode

Viewing information about the disc

in the display..................................29

Changing the Power illuminator...........30

Using an Optional Ke ybo ar d

Setting the keyboard...................... .......30

Labeling titles through the keyb oard.... 31

Operating the system through the

keyboard ......................................... 31

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components.........32

Listening to audio from a connected

component......................................33

Recording audio from a connecte d

component......................................33

Recording on a connected

component......................................33

Tape – Play

Loading a tape.......................................21

Playing a tape........................................22

Tape – Recording

Recording on a tape ..............................22

Sound Adjus t ment

Adjusting the sound..............................24

Enhancing video game sound...............25

— Game Sync

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies.........................34

Messages...............................................37

Additional Info rm at io n

Precautions ........................................... 38

Specifications ....................................... 39

List of button locations and

reference pages............................... 42

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How to use this manual

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

• The following symbols are used in this manual.

Symbol Meaning

Functions that can be used with audio CDs

Functions that can be used with MP3

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 data)

CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files)

Disc logo Contents

Audio

Discs that this system ca nnot play

•CD-ROMs

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those record ed in the following formats: – music CD format – MP3 format that co nf orms to ISO9660*1

Level 1/Level 2, Jolie t o r M ul t i Se ss i on*

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

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

ISO 9660 Format The most common in te rnational standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. There are several specificati o n le ve ls. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight characters in the name, no more than three characters in th e e x te nsion “.MP3”) and in capi ta l letters. Folder names can be no long er tha n e ight characters. There can be no more than eight nested folder levels. Level 2 specific ations allow file names and folder names up to 31 cha r acte r s long. Each folder can have up to 8 trees. For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder names can have up to 64 characters) make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.

Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once me thod. 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 -o u t regarded as a single session. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2. Mixed CD: This format records data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on the se cond and subsequent tracks of a session.

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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• This system can play CD-R/C D -RW discs edited by the user. However, note that playback of some discs may not be possible depending on the recording device use d for recording or the di s c condition.

• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW driv es may not be played ba ck be ca use o f sc rat che s, d irt , recording condition or the driver’s characteristics.

• CD-R and CD-RW di scs that have not been finalized (processing to allow play by a normal CD player) cannot be played.

• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have no t en ded by “closing the session” are not supported.

• The system ma y be unable to play MP3 format files tha t do not have the extende r “.MP3”.

• Attempting to play non-MP 3 format f iles tha t have the extender “.MP3” may result in noise or malfunction.

• With formats ot her than ISO 9660 leve l 1 and 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly .

• 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 dat a can be added (non-

finalized disc).

Music discs encoded with copyright pro tection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protect io n technologies are mar keted by some record companies . Plea se be awar e that among those discs, there are some tha t do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this prod uct.

Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session

• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is recognized as a CD- D A (audio) disc, and MP3 sessions are pl ayed back without sound.

• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is recognized as an MP3 disc, and CD-DA sessions are play ed back without soun d.

• The playback ra nge of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzi ng of the disc.

• A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized as a CD- D A (audio) disc.

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Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

AM loop antenna

FM lead antenna

Right speaker

Left speaker

Getting Started

1 Connect the speakers.

Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below.

Insert only the stripped portion

Solid (3)

Stripe (#)

2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

–

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

Ω

AM loop antenna

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Note

Keep the antennas away from t he speaker cords to prevent noise.

3 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

The demonstratio n appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns o n and the demonstration automatically ends. You can cancel the demonstration by pressing DISPLA Y repeatedly (page 2 9).

Note on placement

Be sure to place thi s un i t o n a horizontal place. If the unit is slanted, it may cause malfunction or damage to the system.

Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote

Setting the clock

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the

hour.

4 Press ENTER. 5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the

minute.

6 Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

To adjust the clock

1 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 are canceled when you disconnect

the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

• You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode.

E e

Note

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoi d possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Tip

With normal use, the bat teries should la st for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new one s.

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Wireless

Hooking up the transmitter

(MHC-GSX100W only)

1 Set the transmitter by the following

procedures.

Select the hookup depending on the jack type of the optional component you want to connect the transmitter to.

A To connect to the analog out jacks

B To connect to headphones jack

Transmitter

DC IN 9V

OFF ON

FILTERNOISE

Right channel (red)

RBAL

AUDIO IN

123

CHANNEL

to AUDIO IN A jacks

Left channel (white)

Connecting cord (supplied)

Wireless

Transmitter

OFF ON

Left channel (white)

FILTERNOISE

AUDIO IN

to AUDIO IN B jack

DC IN 9V

RBAL

123

CHANNEL

Connecting cord (supplied)

Right channel (red)

to LINE OUT or REC OUT jacks

Stereo system, VCR, etc.

Unimatch plug adaptor (not supplied)

to headphones jack (stereo phone jack)

to headphones or LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack)

Personal computer, WALKMAN*, etc.

* “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony

Corporation. “ ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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C To connect to TV, etc.

If noise occurs when the transmitter is connected to the he adphones jack of your TV or VCR, set the NOISE FILTER switch on the transmitter to ON.

Transmitter

• For connections B and

C, if stereo mini jack is

connected to line out and the NOISE FILTER is set to ON, audio output will be reduced and audio signal may be intermittent or auto muting will activate. In this case, set the NOIS E FILTER to OFF.

• When the transmitter is placed on or near a TV, it

may pick up a noise. In such case, pla ce th e transmitter away from the TV.

• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use

any other AC power adaptor.

OFF ON

FILTERNOISE

AUDIO IN

Right channel (red)

RBAL

DC IN 9V

123

CHANNEL

to AUDIO IN A jacks

Left channel (white)

Connecting cord (supplied)

to stereo mini jack

TV, VCR, etc.

2 Connect the transmitter to a wall outlet

using the supplied AC power adaptor.

The transmitter automatically turns on.

Transmitter

to DC IN 9V jack

AC power adaptor (supplied: AC-GSX100)

Notes

• When you connect the transmitter to the analog out jacks, do not set the NOISE FILTER to ON. Otherwise, the volume will be limited.

• The NOISE FILTER effects the sound only in case of such as connections B and the switch has no effect.

to wall outlet

C. In connection A,

Polarity of the plug

• If the connected component has the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function, be sure to turn off the function when using the transmitter. Otherwis e, you will have to turn up the volume of the speaker, and that may cause distortion.

• If the connected component has the BASS BOOST or MEGA BASS function, be sure to turn off the function when using the transmitter. Otherwise, the sound from the speaker may be distorte d.

• Do n ot pl ace t he t ransmi tter near a fluo rescent lamp , etc. when using the system.

• When the source audio level is low or no audio signal is input for 10 seconds or more, the tra nsmitter will switch to auto muting mod e.

• If the transmitter does not detect an audio signal for a few minutes, the power on the transmitter automatically tur n s of f . W hen the transmitter receives an audio signal again, the power automatically tur ns on.

The effective areas of the transmitter

Wireless system that allows yo u t o us e your system free from the res triction of speake r cords. The optimum signal reception range is up to approximately 150 feet (46m) without the system picking up some interf erence. Ho wever, the distance may be reduced according to the surroundings a nd environment. If the system picks up some noise while using it within the above mentioned distance, reduce the di stance between the transmitter unit and the main unit, or select another channel.

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Notes

• When you use the main unit inside the effectiv e areas of the transmitter, the transmitter can be placed in any direction from the listener.

• Ev en withi n the si gnal rece ption area, there ar e some spots (dead spot) where the RF signal ca nnot be received. This is a charact eri s tic inherent to RF signals , a nd does not in dicate a malf unction. By slightly moving the trans mitter, the location of the dead spot can be changed.

Notes on receiving performance

This system component utilizes very high frequency sign al s i n the 900 MHz band so the receiving perfor mance may deteriorate due to the surroundings . The following exampl es illustrate conditions that may reduce the possible receiving range or cause interference with reception.

– Radio wave s generated such as cel l phones

and cordless phone systems or metal instruments are placed on the unit.

– Inside a building with walls containing steel

beams. – Area with many steel file cabinets, etc. – Area with ma ny elec tri cal ap plia nces capa ble

of generating electromagnetic noise. – Transmitter is placed on a metal instrument. – Area facing roadways. – Noise or interfering signals exist in the

surroundings due to radio transceiv er s i n

trucks, etc. – Noise or interfering signals exist in the

surroundings du e to wireless communicat i on

systems installed along roadways. – Transmitter is placed directly on floor.

Placing it up off th e floor, such as on a desk,

is recommended.

Listening to audio using wireless system

(MHC-GSX100W only)

1 Start playing the connected

component.

2 Press WIRELESS to switch the

function to WIRELESS.

When the sound is distorted

1 Move CHANNEL 1–3 on the transmitter to

select a radio frequency.

CHANNEL1: 91 3.5 MHz CHANNEL2: 91 4.0 MHz CHANNEL3: 91 4.5 MHz

2 Press WIRELESS.

“AUTO TUNING” appears.

If you do not hear cl ear audio, select another channel using CHANNEL1-3, then press WIRELESS again.

To finish using WIRELESS function

Press any function button to select different function and quit WIRELESS.

Notes

• You may not hear the beginning of the sound from the main unit until the transmitter starts sending th e RF signals after detecting an audio signal.

• If the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack of the source component, set the volume of that component as high as possible without distorting the audio signal.

• If you hold the antenna of the transmitter with your hand, noise may occur. However this is no t a malfunction.

• When the transmitter is not to be used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet holding the plug. Do not pull on the cord.

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Notes on sounds from the transmitter

When there is no sound, do the following:

– Check the connection of the optiona l c omponent. – Check that the optional comp one nt is turned on. – Turn up the volume on the connected optional

component, if the tr a n smitter is connected to th e headphones jack.

– Change the radio frequency using the CHANNEL

selector on the tran smit ter, the n press WIR ELESS again.

– If you connect the transmitter to the a nal og out

jacks of an au dio reprodu c er, make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.

– Make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to

either ON or OFF (If the switch gets stuck between ON and OFF, the sound will be cut off).

When there is severe hum or noise, do the following:

– If the transmitter is connected to the he adphones

jack, turn down the volume of the connected optional component. If the connected optional component has the BASS BOOST or MEGA BASS function, set these function to OFF.

– If the connected optional comp o ne nt has a LINE

OUT jacks, connect its LINE OUT jacks.

– Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL

selector on the tran sm it ter then press WIRELESS again.

– If you connect the transmitter to the a nal og out

jacks of an au dio reprodu c er, make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.

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CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc

You can load up to 60 discs into this unit. Turn on the syst em before you load d i scs.

You can also load and play discs with MP3 audio tracks.

1 Open the front cover by pressing

Z PUSH on the front cover.

Front cover

* MHC-GSX100W is used for illustration

purpose.

2 Press DISC + or – (or turn DISC

SELECT on the unit) until y ou find the disc slot where you want to insert a disc, while checking the disc number (written beside every slot and also indicated in the display).

The disc number* at the loading position appears in the display. As you press DISC + or – (or turn DISC SELECT on the unit), the disc number changes.

* If you have already loaded discs, the disc

number at the playing positi o n app ears . When you press DISC + or – (or turn DISC SELECT on the unit), the displayed disc number changes to the one at the loading position.

Disc number

3 Insert a disc with the label side facing

right.

Notes

• Make sure you have loaded the disc into each slot at a right angle to the rotary table. If the disc is not put in straight, it may damage the unit or the disc.

• Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop before loading or removing discs.

CD/MP3 – Play

Disc slot at the loading position (lo cated a t the very front)

Disc number

With the label side facing right

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to load additional

discs.

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5 Close the front cover by pressing

Z PUSH on the front cover.

The rotary table turns and the disc slot at the loading position is set to the playing position.

To remove the discs

After following step 1 of “Loading a disc” on page 13, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.

Notes

• Always close the front cover except when you load or remove discs.

• Do not load an empty 8 cm CD adaptor. It may damage the unit.

• Do not attach an yt h i ng such as seals or sleeves to discs. It may damage the unit or the dis c .

• If you drop a disc into the unit and the disc will not go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

• When transporting the unit, remove all discs from the unit.

• If you want to remove the disc played, open the front cover. The disc comes to the loading position. Remove the disc af te r th e r o ta r y ta ble comes to a complete stop.

Tip

You can display the origina l Dis c Mem o s in s t ead of total number of tracks and total playing time (see “Labeling a disc” on page 17) to locate the disc easily when you start playing.

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

This system lets you play discs in dif ferent pl ay modes.

Disc number

Track number Playing time

1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 When you want to specify the disc for 1

DISC, press DISC + or – (or turn DISC SELECT on the unit) until the desired disc number or Disc Memo appears.

3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop

mode until the mode you want appears in the display.

Select To play

ALL DISCS (Normal Play)

1 DISC (Normal Play)

ALBM (Normal Play)

ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffl e Play)

1 DISC SHUF (Shuffl e Play)

ALBM SHUF (Shuffl e Play)

PGM (Program Play)

All discs in the disc tra y continuously (up to 60 discs).

The disc you have selected in original order.

All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in original order.

When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Play performs the same operation as 1 DISC Play.

The tracks on all discs in random or der.

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

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

When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Shuffle Play performs the same operation as 1 DISC Shuffle Play.

The tracks on all discs in the order you want them to be played (see “Creating your own program” on page 16).

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4 Press nN.

Other operations

To Do this

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

Select a track During playback or pause, press

Find a point in a track

Select an album of MP3

Select a disc Press DISC + or – (or turn DISC

play.

. or > repeatedly. Keep pressing m or M during

playback and release it at the desired point.

Press ALBM – or + repeatedly after step 2.

SELECT on the unit to the right or to the left and release i t wh en y ou reach the desired disc).

Notes

• You cannot change the play mode during playback.

• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configurations such as many layers.

• When th e d is c is in s erted, the player reads all the audio tracks on that disc . If there are many album s or non-MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to start play.

• Do not save unnecessary albums or audio tracks other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening. We recommend that you do not save other types of audio tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks.

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

• Maximum album number: 150 (including root album and empty albums)

• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300.

• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.

• MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that they are recorded on the disc.

• 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 such problems as disabl ed pl ay b ack, sound interruptions, and noise.

• When playing back an MP3 audio track, the playback elapsed time indic a tion may differ from the actual time in the follow ing cases. – When you play back a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3

audio track

– When you perform Fast Forward or Rewind

(Manual Search)

CD/MP3 – Play

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Playing repeatedly

Creating your own

— Repeat Play

You can play all t he tra cks or a singl e trac k on a disc.

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until “REP” or “REP 1” appears.

REP*: For all the trac ks on a disc up to five

times (or endlessly for MP 3 tra cks when “SHUF” is displayed).

REP 1**: For a single tr ac k only.

* For all the tracks on all discs, press PLAY MODE

repeatedly in stop mode to select “ALL DISCS”. However, you cannot select “ALL DISCS SHUF” and “REP” at the sa me time.

** When you select “REP 1”, that track is repeated

endlessly until Repeat Play is canceled.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repe atedly unti l both “REP ” and “REP 1” disappear.

program

— Program Play

You can make a program of up to 25 steps.

1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop

mode until “PGM” appears.

3 Press DISC + or – (or turn DISC

SELECT on the unit) to select a disc.

To program all the tracks on a disc at once, go to step 5 with “CDAL” displayed.

4 Press . or > repeatedly until the

desired track number appears.

Disc number

Selected track number

When programm in g an MP3, press ALBM – or + to select the album, then press . or > repeatedly until the desired track number appe ar s.

Playing time of selected track

5 Press ENTER.

The track is program m ed. The programmed track and corresponding step (playing order) appear.

6 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 nN.

Program Play st arts.

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Other operations

To Do this

Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE in stop

Check the program Press . or >

Add tracks or discs to the end of the program

Clear a track or disc from the end

Erase the entire program Press and hold CLEAR in

Tips

• The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press CD, then press nN in Program Play mode.

• “– –.– –” appears when the total program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a disc track whose number is 21 or over or when you programmed an MP3 audio track.

• The programmed disc and track numbers remain until you erase them, so that the system plays only the existing disc and track numb ers if you replace discs. However, the disc and track numbers that are not found in the system or on the disc are deleted from the program, and the rest of the program is played in the programmed orde r.

mode repeatedly until “PGM” disappears.

repeatedly during Progra m Play.

Perform step 6.

Press CLEAR in stop mode.

stop mode.

Labeling a disc

—Disc Memo

You can label up to 60 discs with titles of up to 20 characters. Whenever you load a labeled disc, the title appe ars in the display . You can also label d is cs using an optional keyboard (see “Labeling titles through the keyboard” on page 31).

Notes

• You cannot label a CD-TEXT disc.

• To ensure that Dis c Memo s are not eras ed fro m memory, have the system connected to a wall outlet at least once a day.

• You can label a disc only during Normal Play (when “1 DISC”, “ALL DISCS” or “ALBM” is displayed) in stop mode.

1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.

If “SHUF” or “P GM” appe ars, pr ess PLAY MODE repeatedly until both disappear.

2 Press DISC + or – (or turn DISC

SELECT on the unit) until the disc number you want to label appears .

3 Press MENU. 4 Press . or > repeatedly until

“NAME IN” appears.

5 Press ENTER.

The cursor appear s.

6 Turn DISC SELECT on the unit until the

character you want appears. You can input the following characters:

• Upper cases ( A - Z)

• Numbers (0 - 9)

• Symbols (‘ – / , + < > _ = `)

7 Press M.

The character you selected in step 6 stop s flashing and the cursor shifts to the right.

CD/MP3 – Play

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8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to complete the

entire title. If you make a mistake

Press m or M until the character you want to change flashes, then repeat steps 6 and 7.

To erase a character

Press CLEAR while th e character is flashing. You cannot insert characters.

9 Press ENTER to complete the labeling

procedure.

To cancel labeling

Press MENU.

Note

The Disc Memo store s the num ber of the s lot i n wh ich the disc was loaded. Re-enter the Disc Memo when loading a new disc into that slot.

Tip

When you replace a disc with a CD-TEXT disc , the disc title of the CD-TE X T disc is automatically restored. The Disc Memo of the CD-TEXT disc is no longer stored (disappears) when the disc is removed.

Checking the Disc Memos

1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press . or > repeatedly until

“NAME CHECK” appears, then press ENTER.

4 Turn DISC SELECT on the unit to select

the Disc Memos stored in the system memory between 01 and 60, then press MENU.

To check the current Disc Memo

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Dis c Memo appears in stop m ode.

Erasing a Disc Memo

1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.

If “SHUF” or “PGM” appears, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both disappear.

2 Press MENU. 3 Press . or > repeatedly until

“NAME ERASE” appears, then press ENTER.

4 Turn DISC SELECT on the unit to select

the disc number with the Disc Memo you want to erase, then press ENTER.

Erasing all Di sc Memos of all discs

1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.

If “SHUF” or “PGM” appears, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both disappear.

2 Press MENU. 3 Press . or > repeatedly until

“ALL ERASE” appears, then press ENTER.

4 Press ENTER again until “COMPLETE”

appears.

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Tuner

Presetting radio stations

You can pres et up to 20 FM stat ions and 1 0 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 a ll of th e statio ns that can be receive d in your area and then stor e the radio frequenc y of the desired stations .

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press and hold TUNING – or + until the

frequency indication starts to change, then release it.

“AUTO” appear s i n the display. Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. At that time, “TUNED”

and “ST” (for stereo program only) app ear.

If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning does not stop

Set the frequency of th e desired radio station as descri bed in steps 2 and 3 of “Manual tuning preset” (page 19).

3 Press MENU. 4 Press PRESET – or + repeatedly until

“MEMORY” appears, then press ENTER.

The preset number flashes.

Preset number

Manual tuning preset

You can manual ly tun e i n and store the radio frequency of the desired stations.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING – or + repeatedly to tune

in the desired station.

3 Press MENU. 4 Press PRESET – or + repeatedly until

“MEMORY” appears, then press ENTER.

The preset number flashes.

5 Press PRESET – or + repeatedly to

select the desired preset number.

6 Press ENTER. 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to preset

other stations.

Other Operations

To Do this

Tune in a station with a weak signal

Stop setting presets Press MENU. Set another station

to the existing preset number

To change the AM tuning interval

The AM tuning in te rval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune i n any AM station fi rst, then turn off the system. While holding down ENTER on the uni t, turn the system back on. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are eras ed. To reset the interval, repeat the same proced ure.

Follow the procedure described in “Manual tuning preset” (page 19).

After step 4, press . or > repeatedly to selec t th e pr eset number you want to store the station.

Tuner

5 Press PRESET – or + repeatedly to

select the desired preset number.

6 Press ENTER. 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to preset

other stations.

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Note

You cannot change the AM tuning interv al in the Power Saving Mode.

Tips

• The pr es et st at ions are retained for about a day even if you disconnect the AC outlet or if a power failure occurs.

• You can label the preset stations (page 21).

• To improve the reception, adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna.

Listening to the radio

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

Listening to a preset station

— Preset Tuning

Preset radio stat ions in the tuner’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 19).

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press PRESET – or + repeatedly to

select the desired preset station.

Listening to non-preset radio station

— Manual Tuning

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING – or + repeatedly to tune

in the desired station.

Tips

• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially availabl e external antenna.

• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE/REPEA T on the u nit repeatedly until “MONO” appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve.

• By pressing and holding TUNING – or +, the frequency indication changes and sca nni ng stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).

• To record the radio programs, see “Recording on a tape” on page 22.

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Labeling the preset stations

— Station Name

You can label each preset station with up to 12 characters (Station Name).

1 Tune in the preset station you want to

label (see “Listening to the radio” on page 20).

2 Follow the same procedures as from

steps 3 to 9 of “Labeling a disc” on page 17.

To cancel labeling

Press MENU.

To erase the name

1 Tune in the station. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press PRESET – or + repeatedly to select

“NAME IN”, then press ENTER.

4 Press CLEAR repeatedly to erase the name. 5 Press ENTER.

Tape – Play

Loading a tape

1 Press Z PUSH on the tape deck. 2 Load a recorded/recordable tape into

the cassette holder.

Tape – Play

With the side you want to play/record facing towards you.

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Playing a tape

You can use TYPE I ( nor mal) tape.

1 Press TAPE to switch the functi on to

TAPE.

2 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the

unit repeatedly to select “g” to play one side of a tape, “h” to play both sides, or “j”* to play both sides repeatedly.

* The tape deck stops automatically after

repeating the sequence five times .

3 Press nN.

Tape playback side

appears for the front side, and <<< for

>>>

the reverse side.

Other operations

To Do this

Play the reverse side

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

Fast-forward or rewind

Remove a tape Press Z PUSH on the tape deck in

Note

If the system stops during tape playback or recording due to a power failure or other reason, do not attempt to forcibly eject the tap e as this may dama ge the heads . Wait until the power is r e stor ed, then be sure to press ?/1 to turn on the system before ejecting the tape.

Press nN again during play.

play. Press m or M.

stop mode.

Tape – Recording

Recording on a tape

You can record just the portions you like from a disc on a tape. You can also record a radio program.

CD Synchro Recording

1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Press TAPE, then press nN

repeatedly to select recording side.

3 Press CD. 4 Press DISC + or – (or turn DISC

SELECT on the unit) to select the desired disc t o record .

5 Press CD SYNC on the unit.

Tape deck stands by for recording.

6 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the

unit repeatedly until “g” appears to record on one side or “h” (or “j”) to record on both sides.

7 Press REC PAUSE/START on the unit.

Recording starts.

Other operations

To Do this

Stop recording Press x. Pause recording Press REC PAUSE/START

on the unit.

To record a disc by specifying track order

You can record only you r favorite disc tr acks using Program Pl ay. In step 4, perform steps 3 to 5 of “Creating your ow n pr ogram” on page 16. When programing, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape.

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Tip

If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the front side part-way through a track, the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side.

Recording manually

1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Press TAPE, then press nN

repeatedly to select recording side.

3 Press the function button to select the

desired source to record.

• CD: To record from this system’s CD player.

• TUNER: To record from this system’s tuner.

• VIDEO (MD): To record from the optional component connected to the VIDEO (MD) IN jacks.

4 Press REC PAUSE/START on the unit.

Tape deck stands by for recording.

5 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the

unit repeatedly until “g” appears to record on one side or “h” (or “j”) to record on both sides.

6 Press REC PAUSE/START on the unit,

then start playing the desired source to record.

Recording starts .

Other operations

To Do this

Stop recording Press x. Pause recording Press REC PAUSE/START

on the unit.

Tape – Recording

Tip

If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the front side part-way through a track, the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side.

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Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

Enjoying the powerful sound

— GROOVE/V-GROOVE

You can reinfor ce t he bass and create a more powerful sound. The GROOVE setting is ideal for music sources, and the V-GROOVE setting is ideal for video sources (movies, etc.).

Press GROOVE.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as foll ows: GROOVE ON GROOVE OFF (off)

Tip

GROOVE is factory-set to on.

Selecting the surround effect

— SURROUND

Press SURROUND.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as foll ows: SURROUND ON y SURROUND OFF (off)

Note

When you select other sound effect, the surround effect will be canceled.

t V-GROOVE ON t

Selecting the sound effect

The preset music menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the so und you are listening to.

Press PRESET EQ repeatedly to select the preset you want.

The preset name appears. See the chart “Sound effect options”.

Sound effect options

“SUR” appears if you select an effect w it h surround effects.

Effect

ROCK POP JAZZ

GAME PlayStation 1, 2 and other video

To cancel the effect

Press PRESET EQ re peatedly until “FLAT” appears.

Standard music sources

game music sources

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Enhancing video game

Mixing video game sound

sound

—Game Sync

You can enjoy the sound effec t of video games.

1 Connect a video game player (see

“Hooking up o ptiona l compon ents” on page 32).

2 Press GAME.

Note

The video game machine image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off.

Tips

• The GAME EQ is automatically se lected.

• These operations cannot be performed in the Power Saving Mode.

• If you press GAME while the system is off, the system turns on, the function switches to GAME and the equalizer also switches to the GAME (effect status).

with other sound source

— Game Mixing

1 Connect a video game player (see

“Hooking up optional compo nents” on page 32).

2 Press the function button of the

desired source.

3 Press GAME MIXING.

Each time you press the button the level of the game sound changes cyclical ly as follows:

MIXING LOW t MIXING MID t MIXING HIGH t MIXING OFF

Notes

• If you start recording while Game Mixing is activated, Game Mixing is canceled. To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING after step 4 of “Recording manually” (page 23), and then press REC PAUSE/ST A RT on the unit to start the recording.

• If you operate the CD controls on the unit (e.g. turn DISC SELECT, etc.) while Game Mixing is activated, the Game Mixing sound output may stop for a few seconds.

Tips

• “MIXING” appears while Game Mixing is activated.

• Once Game Mixing is activated, it will remain active while the power is on even if the source sound is changed.

Sound Adjustment

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Timer

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music.

Press SLEEP.

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

**You cannot check the remaining time if you select

“SLEEP AUTO”.

Tip

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

Press SLEEP once.

Press SLEEP the time you want.

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears.

repeatedly to sele ct

Waking up to music

— Daily Timer

You can wake up to musi c at a preset time. Make sure you have s et t he clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8).

1 Prepare the sound source you want to

play.

• CD: Load a disc. To start from a spec ifi c track, make a prog ram (see “Creating your own progra m ” on page 16).

• Tape: Load a tape with the side you want to play facing forward.

• Tuner: Tune in the preset radio station (see “Liste nin g to the radi o” on pa ge 20) .

2 Press VOL + or – to adjust the volume. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 4 Press . or > repeatedly to select

“DAILY SET”, then press ENTER.

“ON” appears and the hour indication flashes.

5 Set the time to start playing.

Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTE R. The minute indication flashes. Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute, then press EN TER.

6 Set the time to stop playing following

the same procedure as step 5.

7 Press . or > repeatedly until the

desired sound source appears.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclical l y as follows:

TUNER y CD PLAY

TAPE PLAY

8 Press ENTER.

The start time, the stop time, and the sound source appear in tu rn, before the original display returns.

9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

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Other operations

To Do this

Check the settings/ activate the ti mer

Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer

Notes

• You cannot activate the Da ily Ti me r and re cording timer at the same tim e.

• If you use the Daily Timer and the Sleep timer at the same time, the Sle ep Timer has priority.

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

• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time, the Daily Ti mer will not be activat ed.

• You cannot use the optional component connected to VIDEO (MD) IN jacks as the sound source for Daily Timer.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press . or >

repeatedly until “DA ILY” appears, then press ENTER.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press . or >

repeatedly until “TIMER OFF” appears, then press ENTER.

Timer recording radio programs

To timer record, you must first preset the ra di o station (see “Presetting radio statio ns” on page 19) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8).

1 Tune in the preset radio station (see

“Listening to a preset station” on page 20).

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select

“REC SET”, then press ENTER.

“ON” appears a nd t he hour indication flashes.

4 Set the time to start recording.

Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour, then press EN TER.

The minute indication flashes. Press . or > repeatedly to set the

minute, then press ENTER.

5 Set the time to stop recording following

the same procedure as step 4.

The timer recording settings and the desired station appear, then the original display returns.

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

Timer

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Other operations

To Do this

Check the settings/ activate the time r

Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the time r

Notes

• You cannot acti va te the Dail y Tim er and recording timer at the same ti me.

• If you use the recording timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Ti mer has priority.

• If the system is on at the preset time, the timerrecording will not be activated.

• The volume is reduc e d to mi nimum during recording.

1 Pr e ss C LO CK/ TI MER

SELECT.

2 Press . or >

repeatedly until “REC” appears, then press ENTER.

The preset items appear in turn.

1 Pr e ss C LO CK/ TI MER

SELECT.

2 Press . or >

repeatedly until “TIMER OFF” appears, then press ENTER.

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Display

Turning off the display

— Power Saving Mode

The demonstration display (display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is of f) and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mode).

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the demonstration display and the clock display disappear.

To cancel Power Saving Mode

Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each time you press the button, the display switches cyclically as follows: Demonstration display t Clock display* t No display (Power Saving Mode)

* “– –:– –” is displayed if you do not set the clock.

Note

You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode.

– setting the clock – changing the AM tuning interval – turning on the system by pressing the function

buttons

– switching the VIDEO (MD) function

Tips

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

• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode.

Viewing information about the disc in the display

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc. When a CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 audio tracks i s loaded, you can al so check the information recorded on disc, such as the titles .

Checking the r emaining time (CD/MP3)

Press DISPLAY repeatedly during Normal Play.

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 or

“– –.– –”*

“ with MP3 audio tracks* name*

*1For disc with MP3 audio tracks * *

t Remaining time of the disc*

– –.– –”*

2 3

t Track title (CD-TEXT disc or disc

t Clock display t Effect status

“– –.– –” appears when “ALL DISCS” is displayed. When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver.1

(ver. 1.0 or 1.1), the ID3 tag appears. The ID3 ta g displays only the track title information.

only) t Album

Display

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Checking the total playing time and titles (CD/MP3)

Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cycli cally as follows: TOC display*1 or total album number of the

or total number of the curren t album*2 t

disc* Disc Memo or Disc title* Clock display t Effe ct st at us

*1TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc

number, total number of tracks on the disc, and total playing time of the disc

For discs with MP3 audio tracks, a lbum titles may not be displayed depending on the play mode

For disc with CD-TEX T Depending on the disc, some CD-TEXT informat ion may not appear.

or album name*2 t

Checking the station name (TUNER)

Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cycli cally as follows: Preset number and f re quency t Clock display t Effect status

Using an Optional Keyboard

Setting the keyboard

You can use the Sony KB-10 keyboard (not supplied). In principle, you may use any IBM*compatible keyboard with a PS/2 interface.** However, not all keyboards are guarant eed to work properly, so we recommend using the KB-10 keyboar d.

* IBM is the registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

** The power c onsumption must be 120 mA or less.

Note

Hum or noise may enter the AM radio sound depending on the operating environment.

Connect the keyboard connector to the KEYBOARD INPUT jack.

You can connect the keyboard even when the system is turned on.

Changing the Power illuminator

Press ILLUMINATION on the unit.

Each time you press the button, the Power illuminator around the volume knob changes cyclically as follows: PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN OFF

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Labeling titles through the

Operating the system

keyboard

You can quickly enter or edit na m es using a keyboard. You can label a disc only during Normal Play (when “1 DISC”, “ALL DISCS” or “ALBM” is displaye d) in st op m ode. Keyboard input i s pe rformed in insert mode.

1 Perform the following procedure

depending on what you want to label.

To label Do this

A disc Switch the function to CD

A preset station Switch the function to

and select the desired disc.

TUNER and select the desired preset radio station number.

2 Press MENU. 3 Press . or > repeatedly until

“NAME IN” appears.

4 Press [Enter].

The text input screen appears and the cursor flashes.

5 Enter a title.

Besides letter keys, you can also use the keys shown in the fo llowing table.

6 Press [Enter].

“COMPLETE” appears for a few seconds and the title you labeled appears.

Editing operations while labeling

To Press

Cancel the operation [Esc] Move the cursor [ Erase the charac ter or space

at the cursor position Erase the charac ter or space

preceding the cursor

] or [t]

[Delete]

[Back Space]

through the keyboard

You can operate the system without using the buttons and controls on the unit or on the remote.

As the keyboard substitutes for the following functions

CD PLAY [F5] CD PAUSE [F6] CD STOP [F7] DISC SELECT (DISC +) [F8] TUNER/BAND [F9]

> [F11]

DISPLAY [F12]

Press

[F10]

Using an Optional Keyboard

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Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

To enhance your sy st em, you can connect op tional components. Ref er to the operating ins tructions provided with each component.

Optional TV Optional analog component

From the video output of the video

From the audio output jacks of an analog component

game machine

Optional digital component

To the digital input jack of a digital component

A OPTICAL OUT (CD) jack

Use a digital optical cable (square , not supplied) to connect an opti onal component (suc h as an MD deck) to thi s ja ck. You can then recor d digital audio from this system.

B VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video input of TV to this jack. You can then output video to that component from the connected video ga m e t hr ough this system.

C VIDEO (MD) IN jacks

Use audio cords ( n ot supplied) to connec t a n optional analog component (MD deck or V C R , etc.) to these j acks. You ca n then record or listen to from the component through this system.

From the audio output of the video game machine

D AUDIO IN L/R jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to co nnect a video game machine to these jacks. You can then record or listen to analog audio from th at component through this system.

E VIDEO IN jack

Use video cord (not supplied) to connect a video game machine to this jac k. Yo u ca n th en o u tp ut video to th e co nnect ed TV fro m that com ponent through this sy st em.

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Listening to audio from a

Recording audio from a

connected component

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 32.

2 Press VIDEO (MD) to select “VIDEO” or

“MD”.

Start playi ng the connected component.

Notes

• The function is factory-set to VIDEO.

• You cannot switch the func tion in Power Saving Mode.

Tip

If you cannot select “MD” by pressing VIDEO (MD) repeatedly, turn off the system and then press VIDEO (MD) while holding down x on the unit. The function will change from “VIDEO” to “MD”, and “MD” will appear in the display. To change back to “VIDEO” , repeat the same procedure.

connected component

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 32.

2 Start recording manually.

See “Recording on a t ape” on page 22.

Recording on a connected component

1 Connect an optical cable.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 32.

2 Start recording.

Refer to the operating instructions provided with connected component.

Optional Components

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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 correctly and firmly connected.

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 yo ur nearest Sony dealer. In case of repairing, please bring the entire system set (except for the speaker) to the service station.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system (see step 3 of “Hooking up the system” on page 7).

• Press DISPLAY twice when the system is turned off. The demonstration disappe ars.

“– –:– –” appears in the displa y.

• A power interruption ha s occurred. Set the clock (page 8) and timer settings (pages 26 and 27 ) again.

The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled.

• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs longer than half a day. Redo the following:

–– “Setting the clock” on page 8 –– “Presetting radio stations” on page 19 If you have set the timer, al so redo “Waki ng up to music” on page 26 and “Timer recording radio programs” on page 27.

There is no sound.

• Press VOL + (or turn VOLUME clockwise on the unit).

• Make sure the headp hone s a re not conn ecte d.

• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER ja ck. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections.

• There is no audio output duri ng ti me r rec or ding.

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

• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

• Connect the supplied speakers.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Move the system away from the source of noi se .

• Connect the syst em to a different wall outle t.

• Install a noise fil te r (commercially available) to the mains line.

The sound from the connected source is distorted when VIDEO function is selected.

• Selec t the MD functio n . If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press VIDEO (MD), switch the function to MD (see “Listening to audio from a connected component” on pa ge 33).

The timer cannot be set.

• Set the clock again (page 8).

The timer does not function.

• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT to set the timer and light up “DAILY” or “REC” in the display (pages 26 and 27).

• Check the timer setting and set the correct time (pages 26 and 27).

• Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page26).

• Make sure the clock is correctly set.

The color on the TV screen is irregular.

• Turn off the TV set once, then tur n it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, move the sp eaker s fart her away f rom th e TV set.

The remote does not function.

• Remove the obstacle.

• Move the r e mote closer to the system.

• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.

• The batteries have run down. Replace the batt eries (size AA/R6).

Speakers

Sound comes from only one channel, or the left and right volumes are unbalanced.

• Connect the speaker cor ds pr ope r ly (pa ge 7).

• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

• Connect only one of the supplied speakers to each set of speaker termina ls.

• Connect the supplied speakers.

Sound lacks bass.

• Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are connected correctly.

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CD/MP3

Play does not start.

• Close the front cover.

• Check if the disc is correctly loaded in the slot.

• Wipe the disc clean (page38).

• Replace the disc.

• Place the disc tha t this system can play.

• Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing right.

• Remove the disc and wipe away the moist ur e on the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evapora tes.

•Press nN to start play.

Play does not start from the first track.

• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “P GM” and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play.

MP3 audio track cannot be played back.

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

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

• The data is not stored in MP3 format.

• Discs containing tracks other than MPEG1, 2 Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played.

MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than others.

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

– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is

very large.

– the album and track organization struc ture is

very complex.

The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly.

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

• The disc ID3 tag is not ver. 1 (ver. 1.0 or 1.1 ).

The sound skips.

• Wipe the disc clean (page38).

• Replace the disc.

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

• Try moving the speakers away fr om the system, 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.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received.

• Set the proper band and fr eq uen cy (page 19).

• Connect the ante nna pr ope r ly (pa g e 7).

• Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the a nte nna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially av ai lab le 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.

• Consult your near e st S ony de al e r if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.

• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

• Press FM MODE/REPEAT on the unit until “ST” appears in the display.

Tape deck

The tape does not record.

• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.

• The tab has been removed from the cassette. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 39).

• The tape has wound to the end.

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

• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page39).

• The record /playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetis e them (page 39).

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record /playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetis e them (page 39).

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

• The capstans or pinch rollers in the tape deck are dirty. Clea n th em using a clean ing cassette.

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

• The record /playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetis e them (page 39).

Troubleshooting

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After pressing n N or Z PUSH on the tape deck, there is a mechanica l n o ise, “EJECT” appears, and the system enters standby mode automatically.

• The tape was not loaded correctly .

Transmitter

There is no sound.

• Check the connection of the optional component.

• Check that the opti ona l component is turned on.

• Turn up the volume on the connected optional component, if the transm itter is connected to the headphones jack.

• Change the radio frequency using the CHANNEL selector on the transmitter, then press WIRELESS again.

• If you connect the trans mi tte r 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 FILTER switch is set to either ON or OFF (If the switch gets stuck between ON and OFF, the sound will be cut off).

There is severe hum or noise.

• If the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack, turn down the volume of the connected optional component. If the connected optional component has the BASS BOOST or MEGA BASS function, set these function to OFF.

• If the connected optional component has a LINE OUT jacks, connect its LINE OUT jacks.

• Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the tr ansmi tter then pre ss WIRELE SS again.

• If you connect the trans mi tte r to the analog out jacks of an audio reproducer, make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.

Optional components

There is no sound.

• Refer to General item “The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is cancel ed.” (pa ge 34) a nd check the condition of the system.

• Connect the component properly (page 32) while checking: – if the cords are connected properly.

– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.

• Turn on the connected component.

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component and start playing.

• Press VIDEO (MD) to select “VIDEO” or “MD” (page 33).

The sound is distorted.

• Set the volume of the connected component lower.

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If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows:

1 Disconnect the AC outlet. 2 Reconnect the AC outlet. 3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 4 Press x, CLEAR and DISPLAY on the unit

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.

Messages

One of the follow i ng m essages may appear or flash in the displ ay during operation.

NO DISC

There is no disc in the disc slot.

OVER

You have reached the end of t he disc wh ile pres sing M during playback or pause.

PROTECT

Press ?/1 (power) to turn off the system. Turn on the system again after a while. If the problem persists after doing above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

PUSH STOP

You pressed PLAY MODE/DIRECTION during play.

STEP FULL

You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).

Troubleshooting

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Additional Information

Precautions

On operating voltage

Before operating the system, ch ec k tha t the operating voltage of your system is identical with the volt a ge of your local power supply.

On safety

• 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 plac e 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 p laci ng the unit 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 buildup

• Although the syste m he ats up dur ing operation, this is not a malfunction.

• Place the system in a location with adequ ate ventilation to prevent hea t build-up in the system.

• If you continuously use this system at a high volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side an d bo tt om 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 co ndense on the lens in side the CD player. 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 near es t Son y deal er.

On the speaker system

This speaker system is not magneti ca ll y shie lded. Therefore, leave a space of 5 to 10 cm or more when placing the speakers next to a televisi on.

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 th e sys te m.

• When using discs th at 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 unit. When this occurs, it may not be possible to remove th e d is c, and may also cause this unit to malfunctio n. B e sur e to check that the label side of the disc is not sticky befor e 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 on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

Cleaning the cabinet

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

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To save a tape permanently

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

Break off the cassette tab

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

Before placing a cassette in the tape deck

Take up any slack in the tape. 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 cha ng e th e t ap e operations such as play, stop, and fast-wind ing 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 pla ying an old tape. Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instr u c tions of the cleaning ca s sette.

Demagnetising the tape heads

Demagnetise 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 demagnetising cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetising cassette.

Specifications

Main Unit (HCD-GSX100W/GSX75)

Amplifier section MHC-GSX100W/GSX75 For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 200 watts (for GSX100W), 150 watts (for GSX75) per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

MHC-GSX100W

Continuous RMS power output (reference) :

200 + 200 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Total harmonic distortion less than 0.09% (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 125 W)

MHC-GSX75

Continuous RMS power output (reference) :

150 + 150 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Total harmonic distortion less than 0.09% (6 ohms at

1kHz, 70 W) Inputs VIDEO (MD) IN (phono jacks):

voltage 250/450 mV,

impedance 47 kilohms AUDIO IN (phono jacks): 450 mV, impedance 47

kilohms Outputs VIDEO OUT (phono jacks):

max. output level 1Vp-p,

unbalanced, Sync

negative, load impedance

75 ohms PHONES (stereo phone jack):

accepts headphones of

8ohms or more SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to

16 ohms

Additional Information

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CD player section

System Compact disc and digital

audio system

Laser Semiconductor laser

(CD: λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous

Frequency response CD: 20 Hz – 20 kHz

(±0.5 dB) Wavelength 780 – 790 nm Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB OPTICAL OUT (CD) (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Wavelength 660 nm Output level –18 dBm

Tape deck section

Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),

using Sony TYPE I

cassettes 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 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range 530 – 1,710 kHz

(with the tuning interval

set at 10 kHz)

531 – 1,710 kHz

(with the tuning interval

set at 9 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna, external

antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

Speaker

SS-GSX100 for MHC-GSX100W

Speaker system 3-way, bass-reflex type

magnetically shielded type Speaker units Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome type Nominal impedance 6 ohms

SS-GSX75 for MHC-GSX75

Speaker system 3-way, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 13.5 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome type Nominal impedance 6 ohm s

Transmitter

TMR-GSX100 for MHC-GSX100W

Carrier frequency 913.5 – 914.5 MHz Channel CHANNEL1: 913.5 MHz CHANNEL2: 914.0 MHz CHANNEL3: 914.5 MHz Modulation FM stereo Power source DC 9 V: supplied AC

power adaptor (AC-GSX100)

Audio input phono jacks/stereo mini

jack

General

Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption MHC-GSX100W: 170 W MHC-GSX75: 150 W Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:

Approx. 280 × 326 × 490

mm Speakers MHC-GSX100W: Approx. 255 × 326 × 310

mm MHC-GSX75: Approx. 225 × 326 × 272

mm Transmitter (MHC-GSX100W only)

Approx. 136 × 100 × 103

mm Mass MHC-GSX100W: Approx. 11.5 kg MHC-GSX75: Approx. 11.4 kg Speakers MHC-GSX100W: Approx. 4.6 kg net per

speaker MHC-GSX75: Approx. 3.3 kg net per

speaker Transmitter (MHC-GSX100W only)

Approx. 146 g

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Supplied accessori es Remote (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

size AA (R6) batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Transmitter (MHC-GSX100W only) (1) AC adaptor (MHC-GSX100W only) (1) Connecting cord phono plug-stereo miniplug (1m) (MHC-GSX100W only) (1)

Additional Information

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List of button locations and reference pages

Illustrati

How to use this page

Use this page to find the location of bu tto ns an d oth er parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Main unit

For MHC-GSX100W

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – H

ALBM + qs (15, 16) ALBM – wk (15, 16) AUDIO IN jack w; CD wj (14, 16, 17, 22) CD SYNC 0 (22) CLEAR wl (17, 18, 21, 37) DISC SELECT ws (13, 14, 16,

17, 22) DISPLAY 7 (18, 29, 37) Display window 2 ENTER e; (8, 16, 17, 19, 21, 26,

27) FM MODE/REPEAT 9 (20) GAME qg (25) GAME MIXING qa (25)

I – Z

ILLUMINATION 6 (30) KEYBOARD INPUT jack ql MENU ea (17, 19, 21, 31) PHONES jack qk PLAY MODE/DIRECTION 8

(14, 16, 22)

POWER ILLUMINATOR wd

(30) Remote sensor es TAPE qd (22) Tape deck 3 TUNER/BAND wh (19, 20) VIDEO (MD) qf (33) VIDEO IN jack wa VOLUME wf (26) WIRELESS wg (11)

on number

TUNER/BAND wg (19, 20)

Name of button/part Reference page

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (power) 1 ( 8, 22, 26, 27,

37)

Z PUSH (tape deck) 3 (21, 22) nN (play) 4 (15, 16, 22) X (pause) 4 (15, 22) x (stop) 4 (15, 22, 33, 37)

REC PAUSE/START 5 (23, 25)

Z PUSH (front cover) qh (1 3 ) m (rewind) qj (15, 22) M (fast forward) qj (15, 17, 22) . (go back) qj (8, 15, 16, 17,

19, 26, 27, 31)

> (go forward) qj (8, 15, 16,

17, 19, 26, 27, 31)

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For MHC-GSX75

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – H I – Z

ALBM + qs (15, 16) ALBM – wj (15, 16) AUDIO IN jack w; CD wh (14, 16, 17, 22) CD SYNC 0 (22) CLEAR wk (17, 18, 21, 37) DISC SELECT ws (13, 14, 16,

17, 22) DISPLAY 7 (18, 29, 37) Display window 2 ENTER wl (8, 16, 17, 19, 21, 26,

27) FM MODE/REPEAT 9 (20) GAME qg (25) GAME MIXING qa (25)

ILLUMINATION 6 (30) KEYBOARD INPUT jack ql MENU e; (17, 19, 21, 31) PHONES jack qk PLAY MODE/DIRECTION 8

POWER ILLUMINATOR wd

Remote sensor ea TAPE qd (22) Tape deck 3 TUNER/BAND wg (19, 20) VIDEO (MD) qf (33) VIDEO IN jack wa VOLUME wf (26)

(14, 16, 22)

(30)

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (powe r) 1 (8, 22, 26, 27,

37)

Z PUSH (tape deck) 3 (21, 22) nN (play) 4 (15, 16, 22) X (pause) 4 (15, 22) x (stop) 4 (15, 22, 33, 37)

REC PAUSE/START 5 (23, 25)

Z PUSH (front cover) qh (13) m (rewind) qj (15, 22) M (fast forward) qj (15, 17, 22) . (go back) qj (8, 15, 16, 17,

19, 26, 27, 31)

> (go forward) qj (8, 15, 16,

17, 19, 26, 27, 31)

continued

Additional Information

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Remote control

For MHC-GSX100W/GSX75

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – Q

ALBM +/– qf wa (15, 16) CD wl (14, 16, 17, 22) CLEAR q; (17, 18, 21) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(27, 28)

CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 26,

27)

DISC +/– qg w; (13, 14, 16, 17,

22) DISPLAY qa (18, 29) ENTER wg (8, 16, 17, 19, 21, 26,

27) GAME wj (25) GAME MIXING 9 (25) GROOVE qj (24) MENU wh (17, 19, 21, 31) PLAY MODE 6 (14, 16) PRESET +/– qs wd (19, 20, 21) PRESET EQ qh (24)

R – Z

REPEAT 8 (16) SLEEP 1 (26) SURROUND ql (24) TAPE 5 (22) TUNER/BAND e; (19, 20) TUNING +/– qd ws (19, 20) VIDEO (MD) wk (33) VOL +/– qk (26) WIRELESS* 7 (11)

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (power) 4 (8, 22, 26, 27,

37)

nN (play) wf (15, 16, 22) X (pause) wf (15, 22) x (stop) wf (15, 22) . (go back) wd (8, 15, 16, 17,

19, 26, 27, 31)

m (rewind) ws (15, 22) M (fast forward) qd (15, 17, 22) > (go forward) qs (8, 15, 16,

17, 19, 26, 27, 31)

Notes for the supplied remote

* The WIRELESS button is not

available for MHC-GSX75.

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Sony HCD-GSX75, MHC-GSX75, HCD-GSX100W User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

How to use this manual

Playable discs

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Setting the clock

Wireless

Hooking up the transmitter

(MHC-GSX100W only)

Listening to audio using wireless system

(MHC-GSX100W only)

CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat Play

— Program Play

Labeling a disc

—Disc Memo

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

Listening to the radio

— Preset Tuning

— Manual Tuning

Labeling the preset stations

— Station Name

Tape – Play

Loading a tape

Playing a tape

Tape – Recording

Recording on a tape

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

—Game Sync

— Game Mixing

Timer

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music

— Daily Timer

Timer recording radio programs

Display

Turning off the display

— Power Saving Mode

Viewing information about the disc in the display

Using an Optional Keyboard

Setting the keyboard

Changing the Power illuminator

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

Recording on a connected component

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

Messages

Additional Information

Precautions

Specifications

List of button locations and reference pages