Sony MHC-GN1300D Operating Instructions Manual

Mini HI-FI Component System

4-132-091-14(2)

Operating Instructions

MHC-GN1300D

WARNING

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

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of f ire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION

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

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

About this manual

The MHC-GN1300D consists of:

– Unit HCD-GN1300D – Speaker System

• Front speaker SS-GN1300D

• Center speaker SS-CT1300D

• Surround speaker SS-RSX1300D

• Subwoofer SS-WGV1300D

• Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate the type of media that can be used with the function being explained.

• The Control Menu items may be different depending on the disc and USB device.

• The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area.

• The Setup Menu items may be different depending on the area.

• The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.

Table of Contents

About this manual ....................... 3

Playable discs .............................. 6

Guide to parts and controls........ 10

Tuner

Listening to the radio ................. 52

Tape

Getting Started

Hooking up the system .............. 16

Hooking up the TV.................... 19

Positioning the speakers ............ 21

Setting the clock ........................ 23

Performing “QUICK” setup ...... 23

Using the THEATRE SYNC

function................................. 25

Disc

Playing a disc............................. 26

— Normal Play

Using play mode........................ 31

Searching/selecting a disc.......... 35

Playing MP3 audio files/JPEG

image files ............................ 37

Enjoying video files................... 41

Adjusting the delay between the

picture and sound.................. 43

— A/V SYNC Restricting playback of the

disc........................................ 43

— PARENTAL CONTROL

Using the Setup Menu ............... 46

Playing a tape............................. 54

Recording onto a tape ................ 55

USB Device

Transferring music onto an USB

device.................................... 57

Playing back files of an USB

device.................................... 62

Selecting the playback source

or transferring destination on the Sony Ericsson mobile

phone ....................................69

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ................... 70

Singing along: Karaoke ............. 73

Other Operations

Using the timer .......................... 78

Changing the display .................80

Viewing information about the

disc and USB device............. 81

Using optional components .......84

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .........................86

Precautions .................................98

Specifications ...........................100

Guide to the Control Menu

display .................................103

Language code list ...................106

Playback priority of file

types ....................................108

Compatible USB devices with

this system...........................109

Glossary ...................................110

Index ........................................113

Playable discs

Type Disc logo Characteristics

DVD VIDEO

• DVD VIDEO

• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode

• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format

Icon used in this manual

VR (Video Recording) mode

VIDEO CD

CD • AUDIO CD

DATA CD – • CD-ROM/-R/-RW in

DATA DVD – • DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/

• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL)

• VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and

2.0 discs)

• Super VCD

• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in VIDEO CD format or Super VCD format

• CD-R/CD-RW in AUDIO CD format

DATA CD format, containing MP3 audio

, JPEG image files2),

files DivX video files or MPEG4 video files, and conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2, or Joliet (expansion format)

+RW in DATA DVD format, containing MP3 audio files

, DivX video files

files or MPEG4 video files, and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format)

, JPEG image

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 audio files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.

JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File System”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)).

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

Discs that cannot be played

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format

• DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• Data part of Mixed CDs

• Super Audio CDs

• DVD Audio discs

•DVD-RAMs

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code

•CPRM

compatible DVD-Rs/-RWs

recorded in Copy-Once programs

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

• A disc that has adhesive tape, paper or sticker attached to it

• Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal

• A disc that has labels printed using ink that feels tacky when touched

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 second and subsequent tracks of a session.

CPRM: Content Protection for Recordable Media is a coding technology that protects copyright for Copy-Once programs.

Region code of DVD VIDEOs you can play back on this system

Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play back DVD VIDEOs labeled with identical region code. DVD VIDEOs labeled will also be

ALL

played back on this system. If you try to play back any other region code DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Notes on CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW

• In some cases, CD-Rs/-RWs and

DVD-Rs/-RWs/+Rs/+RWs cannot be played back on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not be played back if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operation instructions for the recording device.

• Note that some playback functions may

not work with some DVD+Rs/+RWs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback.

• A disc created in Packet Write format

cannot be played back.

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system play back DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs or VIDEO CDs.

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.

Notes on Multi Session disc

• This system can play back Multi Session discs when an MP3 audio file (or a JPEG image file) is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio files (or JPEG image files) recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• If the first session is recorded in AUDIO CD or VIDEO CD format, only the first session will be played back.

• The system will recognize a Multi Session disc as an AUDIO CD if there is a session recorded in AUDIO CD format on the disc. However, the system will only play back the disc if the first session is recorded in AUDIO CD format.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates Dolby Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder, and the DTS Surround System.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

“DVD+RW”, “DVD-RW”, “DVD+R”, “DVD-R”, “DVD VIDEO”, and the “CD” logos are trademarks.

is a video file compression

DivX technology, developed by DivX, Inc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

“Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Digital,

Digital

“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

About MPEG-4 Visual

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR DECODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

Guide to parts and controls

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

Unit

– Front view

– Top view

wg wd

ws wa

Remote

es ef

1 "/1 (on/standby) (pages 18, 19,

53, 84, 86, 95)

Press to turn the system on or off.

C Unit: MASTER VOLUME

(pages 26, 27, 73, 78, 86, 87)

Turn to adjust the volume.

1)2)

Remote: VOLUME +/– (pages 26, 27, 73, 78, 86, 87)

Press to adjust the volume.

Remote: TV VOL +/– (page 21)

Press to adjust the TV volume.

D Display (pages 15, 80, 81, 97)

Meter display (page 80)

E REC TO TAPE (page 55)

Press to record onto a tape.

REC TIMER (pages 78, 79)

Press to set the Recording Timer.

F DIRECTION (pages 54, 55)

Press to select the tape playback option.

G METER MODE (page 80)

Press to select a preset display pattern.

H Unit: PRESET EQ (page 70)

Press to select a preset sound effect.

Unit: GROOVE (page 70)

Press to reinforce the bass.

Guide to parts and controls

Unit: STANDBY indicator (page 86)

Lights up in green when the system is turned on. Lights up in red when the system is turned off.

Remote: TV "/1 (page 21)

Press to turn the TV on or off.

B Remote sensor (page 87)

(on/standby)

SOUND FIELD (page 71)

Press to select a sound field.

I ENTER (pages 23, 24, 52, 53,

56, 58, 70, 78, 80, 95)

Press to select or enter the selection.

Continued

J Unit: DVD (pages 18, 19, 23, 26,

55, 58, 73, 80)

USB

Unit: (pages 57, 60, 62, 73,

80) Unit: TV/SAT (pages 80, 84, 87) Unit: TUNER/BAND (pages 52, 53, 80) Unit: TAPE (pages 54, 80) Unit: VIDEO (pages 80, 85) Remote: FUNCTION +/–

(pages 23, 26, 52, 54, 57, 84, 85)

Press to select a function.

K REC TO (page 58)

USB

Press to transfer onto the connected optional USB device. Press to create a new MP3 audio file.

L TUNING +/– (pages 52, 53)

Press to tune in a radio station.

m/M (fast forward/rewind) (pages 27, 54)

Press to find a point in a track, chapter or file.

Unit: / (page 27) Remote: SLOW/SLOW

(page 27)

Press to watch the slow-motion play.

PRESET +/– (page 52)

Press to select a preset station.

./> (go forward/go backward) (pages 26, 38, 64, 95)

Press to select a track, chapter or file.

Unit: nN (play) (pages 26, 54,

63) Remote: H

(play) (pages 26,

54, 63)

Press to start playback.

X (pause) (pages 26, 54)

Press to pause playback.

x (stop) (pages 26, 52, 54, 62)

Press to stop playback.

Remote: +/– (pages 25, 27)

Press to select a folder.

Remote: TV CH +/–

(page 21)

Press to select a TV channel.

M MUTING (pages 27, 53, 54, 64)

Press to turn off the sound temporarily.

N Unit: DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE

(pages 18, 26, 27)

Press to exchange other discs. Press to select a disc.

Unit: DISC 1 ~ 3 (pages 27, 55, 58, 59)

Press to select a disc. Press to switch to the DVD function from other function.

Unit: OPEN/CLOSE Z (pages 18, 26, 88)

Press to load or eject a disc.

Remote: DISC SKIP (pages 27, 58, 59)

Press to select a disc.

O Disc tray (pages 15, 26, 88) P ECHO LEVEL (page 73)

Turn to adjust the microphone echo effect.

MIC 1/2 (jack) (pages 73, 87)

Connect the microphones.

MIC 1/2 LEVEL (pages 56, 73,

87)

Turn to adjust the microphone volume.

Q VIDEO IN (jacks) (page 17)

Connect an audio or video component.

R PHONES (jack) (page 86)

Connect the headphones.

S (indicator)

Lights up in red when transferring to the connected optional USB device, or when erasing audio files or folders.

(USB) port (pages 57, 62,

69)

Connect an optional USB device.

T Power illuminator (pages 72, 80)

U NIGHT MODE (page 72)

Press to activate the NIGHT MODE function.

SOUND FLASH (page 72)

Hold down to create sound flash effect.

V SUBWOOFER ON/OFF

(page 22)

Press to turn the subwoofer on or off. The SUBWOOFER ON/OFF indicator lights up in green when the subwoofer is turned on.

SUBWOOFER LEVEL (page 22)

Press to enter or exit the subwoofer level setting.

W Unit: RETURN (pages 38, 67)

Remote: O RETURN (pages 38,

67)

Press to return to the previous display.

X EQ BAND/MEMORY (page 70)

Press to select a frequency band when adjusting the graphic equalizer.

USER EQ (page 70)

Press to select the stored user equalizer setting.

Y DISPLAY (pages 19, 23, 53, 80,

81)

Press to change the information in the front panel display.

Z OPTIONS (page 80)

Press to select the display pattern.

wj PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE

(page 54)

Press to insert or eject a tape.

Tape deck (pages 54, 55)

wk OPERATION DIAL (pages 22,

70, 72, 78, 80)

Turn to select a setting.

wl TV INPUT

Press to switch the TV’s input source.

SLEEP (pages 25, 78)

Press to activate the sleep timer.

e; TIMER MENU (pages 23, 78, 79)

Press to set the time and timer.

ea THEATRE SYNC (page 25)

Press to activate the THEATRE SYNC function.

es PICTURE NAVI (pages 38, 65)

Press to search for a scene or a file.

ed REPEAT (pages 34, 68)

Press to play back a disc, an USB device, a single track or file repeatedly.

FM MODE (page 53)

Press to select FM reception mode (monaural or stereo).

ef AUDIO (pages 28, 74, 83)

Press to select the audio format.

eg SUBTITLE (page 28)

Press to switch the language of the subtitle.

(page 21)

Continued

Guide to parts and controls

D.TUNING (page 53)

Press to switch to the direct tuning mode.

eh ANGLE (page 28)

Press to change the angle (DVD VIDEO with multi-angles only).

MEMORY SELECT (page 69)

Press to select the memory of the Sony Ericsson mobile phone.

ej DVD/TUNER MENU (pages 35,

37, 38, 52, 63, 64)

Press to display the menu items on the TV screen. Press to preset a radio station.

ek DISPLAY (pages 24, 31, 32,

75, 84, 96, 103)

Press to display the Control Menu on the TV screen. The Control Menu is displayed only when the DVD function or USB function is selected.

el TV

(page 21)

Hold down TV and press the button you want to operate the TV.

r; c STEP C (page 27)

Press to watch one frame at a time when playback is paused.

ADVANCE (page 27)

Press to fast forward the current scene during playback.

REPLAY (page 27)

Press to replay the previous scene during playback.

V/v/B/b (pages 23, 31, 52,

78)

Press to select the menu items.

rs DVD TOP MENU (page 35)

Press to display the DVD title on the TV screen.

rd CLEAR (pag es 23, 25, 32, 36, 39,

60)

Press to delete a pre-programmed step. Press to erase audio files or folders from the connected optional USB device.

-/--

(page 21)

Press to enter a single digit or double digit number.

rf Numeric buttons

1)2)

(pages 21,

26, 29, 30, 35, 36, 44, 52)

Press to select a track, chapter or file. Press to enter a password. Press to tune or preset a radio station.

10/0

Press to enter a double digit number.

rg KEY CONTROL 2/# (page 74)

Press to change the key to suit your vocal range.

SCORE (page 77)

Press to start or stop calculating your vocal score.

KARAOKE MODE (page 73)

Press to select the Karaoke Mode.

KARAOKE PON (page 75)

Press to activate the Karaoke Pon function.

rh TIME/TEXT (pages 81, 82)

Press to change the information appearing in the front panel display or on-screen display.

This button is used to operate a Sony TV. For details, see “Operating a Sony TV” (page 21).

The numeric button 5, TV VOL +, VOLUME + and H buttons on the remote have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.

Display

USB

WMA

MP3

DVD

AAC

VCD

Z-GROOVE

USB

SHUF PGM REP 1

321

PBC TAG

78645

USB SYNC

REC

TAPE

REC

USB

TAPE PL AY

SLEEP NIGHT

DTS

DCS

DPL

VIRTUAL LINK

MONO ST

TUNED

NTSC PROGRESSIVE

TAPE

AUTO

Guide to parts and controls

A Lights up when USB function is

selected.

B Indicates the playback status of the

disc, USB device or tape.

C Indicates the type of disc or file that

the system recognized.

D Lights up when a file name is

displayed.

E Displays the current status and

information (page 81).

F Lights up when the timer is set

(page 78).

G Lights up during transferring onto an

USB device or recording onto a tape.

H Lights up when NIGHT MODE is

activated (page 72).

I Lights up when Karaoke Mode is

turned on (page 73).

J Indicates the current audio format. K Lights up when “PROGRESSIVE

(COMPONENT OUT)” is set to “ON” (page 20).

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L Indicators for the TAPE function

(page 54). “TAPE” lights up when there is a tape in the tape deck. “n” or “N” indicates the tape playback direction. “g” and “j” indicates the tape playback option.

M Lights up when the color system of

the video output is NTSC (page 19).

N Indicators for the TUNER function

(page 52).

O Indicators for the disc tray (page 26).

“ ” lights up when the disc is selected. “1”, “2” and “3” light up when there is(are) disc(s) on the disc tray.

P Lights up when VIDEO CD with PBC

functions is played back (page 29).

Q Lights up when the MP3 audio file

contains ID3 tag information.

R Indicates the selected play mode

(pages 31, 67).

S Lights up when an optional USB

device is recognized (page 57).

T Lights up when “GROOVE” or

“Z-GROOVE” is turned on (page 70).

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

D E

5678

1 To FM lead antenna 2 To AM loop antenna 3 To front speaker (right) 4 To front speaker (left) 5 To subwoofer 6 To center speaker 7 To surround speaker (right) 8 To surround speaker (left)

A Antennas

Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antennas. The FM 75 : COAXIAL jack varies according to area.

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

AM loop antenna

Note

Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.

B Speakers

The speaker connectors are color-coded with their respective speaker terminals.

Front speakers

FRONT SPEAKER

ONLY FOR SS-GN1300D

Red

White

Center speaker

CENTER SPEAKER

ONLY FOR

SS-CT1300D

Green

Surround speakers

UND

SURRO

SPEAKER

ONLY FOR

SS-RSX1300D

Blue

Grey

Subwoofer

Purple

SUBWOOFER

ONLY FOR

SS-WGV1300D

Notes

• Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.

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

C VOLTAGE SELECTOR

For models equipped with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage. Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may differ.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V*220V 230-240V

* Saudi Arabian model: 120 - 127V

D TV/SAT AUDIO IN L/R jacks

Use an audio cord to connect to the audio output jacks of an optional component (such as a TV or satellite tuner).

E AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

Use an audio cord to connect to the audio input jacks of an optional component (such as a VCR).

Note

There is no audio output from the AUDIO OUT jacks when you select the VIDEO, TV or SAT function.

F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Use a component video cord to connect to the component video input jacks of a TV or projector. If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)” to “ON” (page 20). You can enjoy higher quality video images.

Note

You cannot output the video signal from the VIDEO IN VIDEO jack through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this unit.

G VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cord to connect to the video input jack of a TV or projector.

H S VIDEO OUT jack

Use an S video cord to connect to the S video input jack of a TV or projector. You can enjoy higher quality video images.

Note

You cannot output the video signal from the VIDEO IN VIDEO jack through the S VIDEO OUT jack of this unit.

Getting Started

Continued

I Power

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).

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, E side first, matching the polarities shown below.

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

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

Attaching the speaker pads

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

When carrying the unit

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

1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press DVD. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE Z to open

the disc tray and remove the disc. If there are more than one disc in the disc tray, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to remove the discs.

4 Press OPEN/CLOSE Z again to

close the disc tray. Wait until “DVD No Disc” appears in the display.

5 Hold down DVD and then press

"/1 until “STANDBY” appears in the display. Then, “MECHA LOCK” appears in the display.

6 Unplug the AC power cord.

Hooking up the TV

Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cord.

COMPON

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO O

S VIDEO

When connecting a video deck

Connect the video deck to the TV using a video cord (not supplied). However, do not connect this unit to the TV through the video deck. Otherwise, you may experience video leakage when watching video images from this system. Connect this unit directly to the TV as shown below.

OUT

Tip

For higher quality video images: – Use the optional component video cords to

connect the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this unit. If your TV is compatible with progressive format file signals, use this connection and set “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)” to

page 20).

“ON” (

– You can use an optional S Video cord to

connect the S VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO OUT jack of this unit.

Changing the color system

Set the color system to PAL or NTSC depending on the color system of your TV. The default setting for color system is different depending on the area. Each time you perform the procedure below, the color system changes as follows: NTSC y PAL

Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press DVD. 3 Press "/1 to turn off the system. 4 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until

“SONY DEMO” appears, then press "/1 while holding down X.

The system turns on automatically and the color system is changed. “COLOR NTSC” or “COLOR PAL” appears in the display.

Getting Started

Video deck

Do not connect directly

Unit

Changing the format of the video signal from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Progressive is a method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. To use this method, you need to connect to a TV that can accept progressive signals. You can output video signals from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks in Interlace or Progressive format.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly

to select “DVD” or “USB” (or press DVD or on the unit).

USB

2 Press DISPLAY when

playback is stopped.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to

select (SETUP), then press ENTER.

The options for “SETUP” appear.

4 Press V or v repeatedly to

select “CUSTOM”, then press ENTER.

The Setup Menu appears.

5 Press V or v repeatedly to

select “VIDEO SETUP”, then press ENTER.

The options for “VIDEO SETUP” appear.

6 Press V or v repeatedly to

select “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)”, then press ENTER.

The options for “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)” appear.

7 Press V or v repeatedly to

select the setting you want, then press ENTER.

The default setting is underlined.

•OFF

: Outputs interlace signals. Select this setting when: – your TV does not accept

progressive signals.

– your TV is connected to jacks other

than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

• ON: Outputs progressive signals. Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive

signals.

– your TV is connected to the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

jacks. When you select “ON”, the confirmation display appears. Follow the steps below.

8 Press B or b repeatedly to

select “START”, then press ENTER.

The system outputs the progressive signal for few seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly.

9 Press B or b repeatedly to

select “YES”.

The system outputs the progressive signal. When you select “NO”, the system does not output the progressive signal.

Note

There would be no image on your TV or the image is not clear if your setting does not match your TV or connection.

When using a TV

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

Operating a Sony TV

You can use the following buttons to operate a Sony TV. These buttons have been marked in orange.

To Hold down TV and

Turn the TV on or off TV "/1

Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources

Select the TV channels

Adjust the volume of the TV speaker(s)

* For double digit number, hold down TV and

press -/--, then press the number. (For example, hold down TV, press -/--, then 2 and 5 for entering 25.)

press

TV INPUT

TV CH +/– or numeric buttons*

TV VOL +/–

Positioning the speakers

Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position.

A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (left) E Surround speaker (right) F Subwoofer G Unit H TV

2 Place the center speaker at

about the same height as the front speakers.

Align the center speaker with the front speakers or place it slightly behind the front speakers.

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3 Place the surround speakers.

Position the surround speakers within the respective gray ranges. Positioning both surround speakers the same distance from the listening position is effective.

4 Place the subwoofer, then press

SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the unit.

The SUBWOOFER ON/OFF indicator on the unit lights up. Press SUBWOOFER LEVEL on the unit. Then, turn OPERATION DIAL on the unit to adjust the subwoofer level. To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend you to place the subwoofer on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur.

Notes

• Place the speakers at least 0.3 meter away from the unit.

• Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV screen.

• Be sure to connect the both left and right surround speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.

• Do not place the surround speakers further away from your listening position than the front speakers.

• Do not place the center speaker on top of the unit.

• Always place the subwoofer vertically, keeping it a few centimeters away from the wall.

• If the subwoofer is placed in the center of a room, the bass could be extremely weakened. This is due to the influence of the standing wave of the room. If this happens, move the subwoofer away from the center of the room or eliminate the cause of the standing wave, by placing a bookshelf against the wall, etc.

Speaker settings

To enjoy DVD VIDEOs and files with multi-channel sound and Dolby Surround effects, you need to adjust the speaker settings. Set the distance from the listening position to the speakers, and the balance and level. Then use the test tone to adjust the volume of each speaker to the same level. For details, see “Setting the speakers – SPEAKER SETUP” on page 50.

Setting the clock

Press "/1 to turn on the system.

1 2 Press TIMER MENU.

The hour indication flashes in the display. If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display, press select “CLOCK SET?”, then press ENTER.

V or v repeatedly to

3 Press V or v repeatedly to set

the hour.

4 Press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes in the display.

5 Press V or v repeatedly to set

the minute.

6 Press ENTER.

The clock starts functioning.

Note

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

To display the clock when the system is off

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the clock is displayed. The clock is displayed for a few seconds.

Performing “QUICK” setup

Before using the system, you can make the minimum basic adjustments in “QUICK” setup. If you do not want to perform “QUICK” setup, press CLEAR in step 3. The guide message will disappear from the TV screen.

1 Turn on your TV and select the

video input.

2 Press "/1 to turn on the system.

Notes

• Make sure there is no disc in the disc tray. Otherwise, the guide message does not appear.

• Make sure that the headphone or microphone is not connected. Otherwise, you cannot perform “SPEAKER SETUP”.

3 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly

to select “DVD” (or press DVD on the unit).

The guide message appears at the bottom of the TV screen.

4 Press ENTER without loading a

disc.

The “LANGUAGE SETUP” display appears on the TV screen.

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5 Press V or v repeatedly to

select a language, then press ENTER.

The setting is selected and the “VIDEO SETUP” display appears on the TV screen.

Tips

• The selected language is for “OSD”, “MENU” and “SUBTITLE”.

• The selectable language is different depending on the area.

6 Press V or v repeatedly to

select the setting that matches your TV type.

If you have a 4:3 standard TV:

Select “4:3 LETTER BOX” or “4:3 PAN SCAN” (page 47)

If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with wide-screen mode:

Select “16:9” (page 47)

7 Press ENTER.

The setting is selected and the “SPEAKER SETUP” display appears on the TV screen.

8 Press V or v repeatedly to

select the front speaker distance from your listening position, then press ENTER.

Repeat this step to adjust the center and surround speaker distance. The setting is selected and “QUICK SETUP is complete.” appears on the TV screen. The system is ready for playback. To perform further speaker settings, see “Setting the speakers – SPEAKER SETUP” (page 50). If you want to change each setting individually, see “Using the Setup Menu” (page 46).

If you make a mistake

Press ., then select the item again.

To quit “QUICK” setup

Press DISPLAY.

To recall “QUICK” setup settings

1 Press DISPLAY when playback

is stopped.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(SETUP), then press

ENTER.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“QUICK”, then press ENTER.

Note

The guide message appears at the bottom of the TV screen when you turn on the system for the first time or after performing “RESET” (page 96).

Using the THEATRE SYNC function

THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your Sony TV and this system, changes the system’s function to “DVD” and then switches the TV’s input source you have set with just one button.

Preparing to use the THEATRE SYNC function

Install the unit near the TV, then register the TV’s input source connected to this system.

To select the TV’s input

Hold down SLEEP and press

0 No input source

1 to 8 VIDEO 1 to VIDEO 8

9 COMPONENT 1

CLEAR COMPONENT 2

– COMPONENT 3

+ COMPONENT 4

The selected TV’s input source is memorized into the remote.

TV’s input source

(Default)

Operating the THEATRE SYNC function

Point the remote in the direction of the TV and this unit. Then, hold down THEATRE SYNC until the TV is turned on and the input source is changed correctly.

If this function does not work, change the transmission time. The transmission time varies depending on the TV.

To change the transmission time

Hold down > and press the numeric button.

Numeric button

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Note

This function is only for Sony TV series, however, some TV products may also not work.

Transmission time

Longer transmission time

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Playing a disc

—Normal Play

Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.

Note on the maximum number of tracks, files and folders on a DATA CD/DVD

This system cannot play back a DATA CD/DVD in the following cases. – When the number of tracks or files on a

folder exceeds 150.

– When the number of folders on a disc

exceeds 200. These numbers may vary depending on the track structure, the file structure and the folder structure.

Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO:

Elapsed playing time

DVD

GROOVE

Disc playing indicator

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly

to select “DVD” (or press DVD on the unit).

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE Z on the

unit.

3 Load a disc with the label side

facing up on the disc tray.

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

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

4 Press OPEN/CLOSE Z on the

unit to close the disc tray.

Do not forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction. If playback does not start automatically, press H (or the unit).

nN on

5 Press VOLUME +/– (or turn

MASTER VOLUME on the unit) to adjust the volume.

Note

Depending on the system status, the volume level may not appear on the TV screen.

Other operations

To Do this

Stop playback Press x. Pause playback Press X1). Press X again

Select a track, audio file, chapter or video file

or H (or nN on the unit) to resume playback.

Press . or > repeatedly during

playback. Or, press the numeric

buttons when the Control Menu is turned off, then press ENTER3).

To Do this

Select a folder4)Press +/– repeatedly

during playback or when playback is paused.

Locate a point quickly in fast forward or fast reverse (Lock

Search)

Press m or M during playback. Each time you press m or M, the playback speed changes cyclically.

To return to normal playback, press H (or nN on the unit).

Watch frame by frame (Slowmotion Play)

Press SLOW or SLOW (or or

on the unit) when playback is paused. Each time you press

SLOW8) or SLOW

(or or on the unit), the playback speed changes. To return to normal playback, press H (or nN on the unit).

Play one frame at a time (Freeze

Frame)

Press STEP C to go to the next frame when playback is paused. Press c STEP8) to go to the preceding frame when playback is paused.

To return to normal playback, press

(or nN on the unit).

Replay the previous scene

Press REPLAY during playback.

(10 seconds before) (Instant Replay)

Briefly fast forward the

Press ADVANCE during playback.

current scene (30 seconds after) (Instant

Advance)

To Do this

Turn off the sound temporarily

Press MUTING on the unit.

To cancel, press MUTING again or press VOLUME + (or turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit clockwise).

Select a disc Press DISC SKIP on the

remote (or one of the DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons on the unit).

Switch to DVD function from another source and start playback

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

automatically

Exchange other discs while playing

There may be some disturbance in the video image.

Except for JPEG image files. You cannot select an audio file during Lock Search operation of MP3 audio files.

DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD and video file only.

MP3 audio files, JPEG image files and video files only.

Except for JPEG image files.

Depending on the disc, the actual speed may differ.

DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode, video files and VIDEO CD only.

Except for VIDEO CD and video file.

DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR mode only.

Press DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE on the unit.

Notes

• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-R/-RW in VR mode.

• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function in Repeat Play mode or with some scenes.

• You cannot open the disc tray during USB transferring or erasing.

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Displaying multi-angles and subtitles

Changing the angles

You can change the viewing angle while playing a DVD VIDEO on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded.

Press ANGLE repeatedly during playback. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.

Note

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angle, even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

Selecting the audio format

When playing a DVD VIDEO or a video file recorded in multiple audio formats, you can select the audio format you want. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.

When playing a VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD or MP3 audio files, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a track with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

Displaying the subtitles

(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode and video files only) While playing a DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode or DivX video files, you can – turn the subtitles on or off if the subtitles

are recorded.

– change the language of the subtitles if

multilingual subtitles are recorded.

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback. Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle language changes or turns off.

Notes

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded. You also may not be able to turn the subtitles off.

• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an “.avi” or “.divx” extension and contains subtitle information within the same file.

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the audio signal you want.

The default settings are underlined.

When playing a DVD VIDEO:

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the option of language and audio format varies. When a 4-digit number is displayed, the digits represent a language code (see “Language code list” on page 106). When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats. Note that the sound changes automatically depending on the disc.

When playing a DVD-R/-RW in VR mode:

The number of audio tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. Example:

•1: MAIN

• 1: SUB: the sub sound of the audio track

• 1: MAIN+SUB: the main and sub sound

• 2: MAIN*: the main sound of the audio

• 2: SUB*: the sub sound of the audio

• 2: MAIN+SUB*: the main and sub

* These items do not appear if only one audio

When playing a video file:

The options for audio format differ depending on the video files.

When playing a VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD or MP3 audio file:

• STEREO: the standard stereo sound.

• 1/L: the sound of the left channel

• 2/R: the sound of the right channel

When playing a Super VCD:

• 1: STEREO: the stereo sound of the

• 1: 1/L: the sound of the left channel of

• 1: 2/R: the sound of the right channel of

• 2: STEREO*: the stereo sound of the

• 2: 1/L*: the sound of the left channel of

• 2: 2/R*: the sound of the right channel

* If the audio track 2 is not recorded on the

: the main sound of the audio

track 1.

of the audio track 1.

track 2.

sound of the audio track 2.

stream is recorded on the disc being played back.

(monaural).

audio track 1.

the audio track 1 (monaural).

audio track 2.

the audio track 2 (monaural).

of the audio track 2 (monaural).

Super VCD, no sound will come out when you select this setting.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Version 2.0)

— PBC Playback

You can use the PBC (Playback Control) menus on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu format and structure may differ depending on each disc.

1 Press H (or nN on the unit)

to start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Version 2.0).

The PBC menu appears on the TV screen. Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu may not appear.

2 Press the numeric buttons to

select the item number you want.

3 Press ENTER.

Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” may appear as “Press SELECT” in the operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press

H (or nN on the unit).

4 Continue playback according to

the instructions on the menus.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the VIDEO CD, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.

Note

PBC playback is canceled when Shuffle Play, Program Play or Repeat Play is activated.

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To cancel playback with PBC functions

1 Press . or > repeatedly or

press the numeric buttons to select a track when playback is stopped.

2 Press H (or nN on the unit) or

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track. Still images, such as the menu screens, will not be shown.

To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then press unit).

H (or nN on the

Notes

• You cannot perform Resume Play during Shuffle Play or Program Play.

• This function may not work properly with some discs.

• Resume Play is canceled when you –press x when playback is stopped. – open the disc tray. – change the disc. – change the function. – change the settings in the Setup Menu. – change the Parental Control level.

Tip

To play back from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press unit).

H (or nN on the

Resuming playback from the point you stopped the disc

— Resume Play

This system memorizes the point where you stopped the disc so you can resume playback from that point. Resume Play is not canceled when you turn off the system except for MP3 audio files, JPEG image files and video files.

1 While playing a disc, press x to

stop playback.

“Resume” appears in the display. If “Resume” does not appear, Resume Play is not available.

2 Press H (or nN on the unit).

The system starts playback from the point you stopped the disc in step 1.

Resuming playback of a disc that was stopped

— Multi-disc Resume

This system can store the point where you stopped the playback of the disc for up to 10 discs and resumes playback when you insert the same disc again. If you store a playback resume point for the 11th disc, the playback resume point for the first disc will be deleted. To activate this function, set “MULTIDISC RESUME” in “SYSTEM SETUP” to “ON” (page 49).

Notes

• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “SYSTEM SETUP” is set to “ON” and you play back a recorded disc such as DVD-R, the system may play back other recorded discs from the same playback resume point. To start playback from the beginning of the disc, press x twice and then press

• The playback resume point is deleted when the power cord is disconnected.

H (or nN on the unit).

+ 86 hidden pages

Sony MHC-GN1300D Operating Instructions Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About this manual

Playable discs

Guide to parts and controls

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Hooking up the TV

Positioning the speakers

Setting the clock

Performing “QUICK” setup

Using the THEATRE SYNC function

Disc

Playing a disc