Sony MHC-G101 User Manual

3-859-547-13(1)

Compact-Hi-Fi Stereo System

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

MHC-G101 Serial No. ____________________________

MHC-G101

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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

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

Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

This caution label is located inside the unit.

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

INFORMATION

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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit 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 modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note on CATV system installer:

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

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.

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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.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4

Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 5

Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 6

Connecting optional outdoor

antenna .............................................. 7

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ........................................... 8

Recording a CD ...................................... 9

Listening to the radio ........................... 10

Recording from the radio .................... 11

Playing a tape ........................................ 12

Recording from a tape ......................... 13

The CD Player

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 14

Playing the CD tracks in random

order ................................................ 15

Programming the CD tracks ............... 15

Playing only the beginning of each

track ................................................. 16

The Tape Deck

Recording a CD by specifying track

order ................................................ 17

Sound Adjustment

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

Selecting the Preset Equalizer

menu ................................................ 18

Other Features

Falling asleep to music ........................ 19

Waking up to music ............................. 19

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 21

Troubleshooting ................................... 22

Specifications ........................................ 24

Index....................................................... 25

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Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Do the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. To complete the setup, do steps 2 and 3 also.

FM antenna

Right speaker

Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks of the same color .

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

MHC-G101 rear panel

Left speaker

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Black (’)

Red (‘)

Connect the FM antenna.

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

FM ANTENNA

75 0HM

Connect the AC power cord to a

wall outlet.

Inserting two R03 (size AAA) batteries into the remote

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.

Note

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

Step 2: Setting the time

You must set the time beforehand to use the timer function.

1,3,5 2,4

1 Press CLOCK SET for a few

seconds, when the power is off.

“– – : – –” appears.

2 Press )± or ≠0 and set

the hour.

“A” indicates AM and “P” indicates PM.

3 Press CLOCK SET.

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press )± or ≠0 and set

the minute.

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Setting the time (continued)

5 Press CLOCK SET.

The clock starts working.

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

To light up the display

Press TIMER SET when the power is off. The light on the display turns on for five seconds.

To check the clock when the power is on

Press CLOCK SET. The clock is displayed for a few seconds.

You can preset up to 30 stations.

4 3,5

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in the display.

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

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FM ˜AM

2 Press )± or ≠0 for a

second.

The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear.

3 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” flashes.

4 Press PRESET + or – and select the

preset number you want.

Preset number

Connecting optional outdoor antenna

TUNED

PRESET EQ

FLAT ROCK POPS JAZZ

MHz

5 Press MEMORY.

The station is stored.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other

stations.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

Press )± or ≠0 repeatedly to tune in the station.

To change the preset number

Start again from step 1.

Tip

The preset stations are retained for a week even if you pull out the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs.

Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the reception.

FM antenna

Connect the optional FM outdoor antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead.

FM ANTENNA

75 0HM

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Screw clamp

ANT GND

Ground wire (not supplied)

Important

Ground the external antenna from y terminal against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

To improve the AM reception

If AM reception is weak, rotate or reposition the unit.

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Basic Operations

Playing a CD

You can play up to three CDs continuously.

DISC 1–3 VOLUME

p ≠0/)±

1 Press § and place a CD on the disc

tray.

With the label side up. When you play a single CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

Stop play

Pause

Select a track

Find a point in a track

Select a CD

Remove or exchange the CD

Adjust the volume

Tips

• Pressing ·P when the power is off

automatically turns the power on and starts CD playback if there is a CD on the tray (One Touch Play).

• You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing

·P (Automatic Source Selection).

Do this

Press p.

Press ·P. Press again to resume play.

Press )± or ≠0 (or + or = on the remote).

Press and hold down )± or ≠0 during play and release it at the desired point.

Press DISC 1 – 3 or DISC SKIP.

Press §.

Turn VOLUME (or press VOL + or – on the remote).

To place the third disc, press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray.

2 Press ·P.

The disc tray closes and play starts from the CD loaded on the tray.

Track number

DISC FLAT ROCK POPS JAZZ

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PRESET EQ

Playing timeDisc tray number

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