Sony MHC-GNZ55D, MHC-GN999DS, MHC-GNZ88D, MHC-GNZ77D, MHC-GN999D User Manual

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Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

2-669-601-13(1)

MHC-GN999D MHC-GN999DS MHC-GNZ88D MHC-GNZ77D MHC-GNZ55D

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WARNING

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ve ntilation of the apparatus with newspapers , table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified perso nnel only.

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

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

Don’t throw away the battery wit h general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

Note on power cord plug shapes (Saudi Arabian model only)

For AC 220 V wall sockets

1 Make the appropriate voltage setting on the

system (only for models with a voltage selector).

2 Make sure that the 13 A 3-pin plug (Type

BF) is securely attached to the power cord. (The 13 A 3-pin plug is attached when shipped from the factory.)

For AC 127 V wall sockets

1 Make the appropriate voltage setting on the

system (only for models with a voltage selector).

2 Remove the 13 A 3-pin plug using a

screwdriver.

3 Attach the supplied parallel blade plug

(Type A).

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Table of Contents

About this manual...................................5

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

Guide to the Control Menu display.........9

Getting Started

Hooking up the system..........................12

Positioning the speakers........................18

Setting the clock....................................18

Performing QUICK SETUP .................19

Using the THEATRE SYNC

function...........................................20

Changing the format of the video

signal from COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks .........................21

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

Disc – Playback

Loading a disc.......................................23

Playing a disc.................... ....................23

— Normal Play

Resuming playback from the point you

stopped the disc ..............................25

— Resume Play

Creating your own program..................26

— Program Play

Playing in random order........................28

— Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly.................................29

— Repeat Play

Playing DVD VIDEOs using the

menu ...............................................30

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or

“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-R/

DVD-RW in VR mode ...................31

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC

functions (Version 2.0)...................31

— PBC Playback

About MP3 audio tracks and

JPEG image files ............................32

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs

with MP3 audio tracks and

JPEG image files ............................33

Playing MP3 audio tracks and

JPEG image files as a slide show

with sound.......................................36

Enjoying DivX

(MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D* only) * Russian model only

Using the on-screen display to search

for a title/chapter/scene/track/

index/album/file ............................. 40

Searching by scene ............................... 41

— Picture Navigation

video files ................. 38

Disc – Various Functions

Selecting the audio format........... ......... 43

Changing the angles.............................. 44

Displaying the subtitles ........................ 44

Adjusting the delay between the

picture and sound ...........................45

— A/V SYNC

Restricting playback of the disc............ 45

— CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL

Using the DVD Setup Menu................. 49

Tuner

Presetting radio stations........................ 57

Listening to the radio............................ 59

Tape – Playback

Loading a tape ...................................... 60

Playing a tape........................................ 60

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite disc onto

a tape .............................................. 61

— CD Synchro Recording

Recording onto a tape manually........... 62

— Manual Recording

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Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ..............................63

Selecting the preset effect .....................63

Adjusting and storing the graphic

equalizer.......................................... 64

Selecting the sound field.......................65

Using the subwoofer .................. .. .........67

(MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS

only)

Singing along: Karaoke.........................67

Mixing and recording onto a tape.........72

Timer

Falling asleep to music..........................74

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music ..............................74

— Play Timer

Timer recording radio programs ...........75

Display

Turning off the display................... .......76

— Power Saving Mode

Changing the power illuminator ...........77

Viewing information about the disc

in the front panel display ................ 77

Viewing information about the disc

on the TV screen...................... .. .....78

Checking the date information of

JPEG image files ............................ 80

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies......................... 85

Self-diagnosis Function........................ 90

Messages............................................... 91

Additional Information

Precautions ........................................... 92

Specifications ....................................... 93

DVD setup menu item list.................... 97

Language code list................................ 99

Glossary.............................................. 100

List of button locations and reference

pages............................................. 104

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components.........81

Listening to audio from a connected

component ......................................84

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D) Enjoying the multi channel sound

with the optional amplifier .............84

(MHC-GNZ77D/

MHC-GNZ55D only)

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About this manual

• The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-GN999D, MHC-GN999DS, MHC-GNZ88D, MHC-GNZ77D and MHC-GNZ55D. In this manual, the MHC-GN999D is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

The MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS consists of:

– Tuner/DVD player/Stereo cassette

deck/Amplifier (unit)

HCD-GN999D

– Speaker System

• Front speakers SS-GN999D/ SS-GN999S

• Surround speakers SS-RSX999D

• Center speaker SS-CT999D

• Subwoofer SS-WGV999D

The MHC-GNZ88D consists of:

– Tuner/DVD player/Stereo cassette

deck/Amplifier (unit)

HCD-GNZ88D

– Speaker System

• Front speakers SS-GNZ88D

• Surround speakers SS-RS8D

• Center speaker SS-CT8D

The MHC-GNZ77D consists of:

– Tuner/DVD player/Stereo cassette

deck/Amplifier (unit)

HCD-GNZ77D

– Speaker System

• Front speakers SS-GNZ77D

The MHC-GNZ55D consists of:

– Tuner/DVD player/Stereo cassette

deck/Amplifier (unit)

HCD-GNZ55D

– Speaker System

• Front speakers SS-GNZ55D

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• The English on-screen display is used for illustration purposes only.

• The on-screen display may be different depending on the model and area.

• The Control Menu items may be different depending on the disc, area and/or model.

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

• The following symbols are used in this manual.

Symbol Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs (including DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs in DVD VIDEO format and DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode).

Functions available for DVD-R s/ DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode.

Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs and CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD or Super VCD format).

Functions available for AUDIO CDs (including CD-Rs/CD-RWs in AUDIO CD format and CD Graphics1)).

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) containing MP3 audio tracks, JPEG imag e files or

3)4)5)

DivX Functions available for DATA

DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs) containing MP32) audio tracks, JPEG imag e files or DivX

Latin American models only.

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

DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.

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

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D* only.

* Russian model only.

3)4)5)

video files.

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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 Disc logo

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/ DVD-R

DVD+RW/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL

Notes on discs

The system can play back the following discs:

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following formats:

– VIDEO CD format – AUDIO CD format – CD Graphics

– DATA CD format which contains MP3

audio tracks DivX video files to ISO 9660 expansion format

• DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs recorded in the following formats:

– DVD VIDEO format – DATA DVD format which contains MP3

audio tracks DivX video files to UDF (Universal Disk Format)

– VR (Video Recording) format (DVD-Rs/

DVD-RWs only)

, JPEG image files2) and

3)8)

of format conforming

Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in

, JPEG image files2) and

3)8)

of format conforming

VIDEO CD

AUDIO CD

CD Graphics (CDG) (Latin American models only)

CD-R/CD-RW

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

The system cannot play back the following discs:

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD 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.

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

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

MP3 audio tracks must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format with the extension “.MP3”. The system does not support MP3PRO format.

JPEG image files must be in JPEG format with the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”.

DivX video files must be recorded in DivX format with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX”.

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ISO 9660 format: A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

CD-Extra: This format records audio (AUDIO CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the trac ks 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.

Latin American models only.

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D* only.

* Russian model only.

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 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.

Example:

MODEL NO.

DVD DECK RECEIVER

AC:120V/220-2 40V

SERIAL NO.

ALL

HCD-GN999D

50/60Hz

Region code

160W

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/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW

• In some cases, CD-Rs/CD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+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 details, see the operation instructions for the recording device.

• Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, 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.

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Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)

This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the disc type.

Disc type You can

VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs)

VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs)

Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music.

Play back interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver. 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play back highresolution still pictures, if t hey are included on the disc.

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 track is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

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

• This system can play back Multi Session discs when a DivX video file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent DivX video 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.

• (MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D* only) With DATA CD or DATA DVD, the system will only play back DivX video files even if it contains MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

* Russian model only.

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* Digital, Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder, and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**Manufactured under license from Digital

Theater Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “ DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Guide to the Control Menu display

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on, turn off or change the Control Menu display as follows:

, Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only)

Control Menu display off

Control Menu display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO

Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number

Total number of titles

Control Menu items

Selected item

Function name of

selected Control

Menu item

Operation message

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

OFF OFF

DISC TITLE CHAPTER

REPEAT

Total number of chapters

) )

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ENTER DISPLAY

Quit:

Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop,etc.)

DVD VIDEO

Type of disc being played back

Elapsed playing time

Current setting Options

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List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

TITLE/SCENE/TRACK (page 40)

Selects the title, scene, or track to be played back.

CHAPTER/INDEX (page 40)

Selects the chapter or index to be played back.

TRACK (page 40)

Selects the track to be played back.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST3) (page 31)

Selects the playback sequence either according to the originally recorded sequence or to the playlist created on the disc.

TIME/TEXT (pages 41, 77, 78)

Checks the elapsed playing time and the remaining time. Inputs the time code to search for a particular point in DVD VIDEO and DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR mode. Displays the text information on the CD-TEXT discs, DVD-TEXT discs and MP3 audio tracks.

PROGRAM2) (page 26)

Plays back the track in the order you want.

SHUFFLE2) (page 28)

Plays back the track in random order.

REPEAT2) (page 29)

Plays back all discs repeatedly, the entire disc repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album/file repeatedly.

A/V SYNC2) (page 45)

Sets the delay time between the sound and picture.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 45)

Set to prohibit playback on this system.

SETUP

• “QUICK” Setup (page 19) Selects the language of the on-screen display you want, the aspect ratio of the TV, and the distance for the speakers.

• “CUSTOM” Setup (page 49)

In addition to the “QUICK” Setup setting, you can adjust other settings.

• “RESET” (page 90)

Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the defa ult setting.

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Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

ALBUM (page 40)

Selects the album to be played back.

FILE (page 40)

Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played back.

DATE (page 80)

Displays the date when the pict ure was taken by a digital camera.

INTERVAL (page 37)

Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.

EFFECT (page 37)

Selects the transition effect to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 36)

Selects the data type: MP3 audio tr ack (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played back.

KEY CONTROL1) (page 69)

Changes the key to suit your vocal range.

SCORE MODE1) (page 72)

Selects the difficulty level for scoring mode.

KARAOKE PON

1)2)

(page 68)

Enjoys karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.

1)2)

VOCAL

(page 69)

Turns on or off the guide vocal for Dolby Digital Karaoke Format disc (DVD VIDEO only). Turns on or off the vocal (VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD only).

VOCAL SELECT1) (page 70)

Selects the guide vocal recorded on the Dolby Digital Karaoke Format disc (DVD VIDEO only). Selects the vocal type (VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD only).

GUIDE MELODY

1)2)

(page 71)

Turns on or off the guide melody for Dolby Digital Karaoke Format disc.

This function is only available during karaoke mode.

The icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except “OFF”.

The icon indicator lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST”.

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Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Refer to the illustration that follows (page 12, 13 or 14) and do the procedures 1 to 6 (pages 15 and 16) to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

For MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS

AM loop antenna

Surround speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Left)

FM lead antenna

Center speaker

Front speaker (Right)

UnitSubwoofer

Front speaker (Left)

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For MHC-GNZ88D

AM loop antenna

Surround speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Left)

+ +

FM lead antenna

Center speaker

Front speaker (Right)

Unit

Front speaker (Left)

Getting Started

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For MHC-GNZ77D

AM loop antenna

FM lead antenna

Front speaker (Right)

For MHC-GNZ55D

Front speaker (Right)

AM loop antenna

FM lead antenna

Unit

Front speaker (Left)

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1 Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cords of the speakers to the terminals on the unit as shown below.

Front speakers

FRONT

SPEAKER

White

* For MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/

MHC-GNZ88D: Red For MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D: White

Center speaker

(MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D only) Example:

CENTER

SPEAKER

Green

Surround speakers

(MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D only) Example:

SURROUND

SPEAKER

Tip

(MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS only) Connect the speaker cords to th e terminals o n the

surround speakers. (MHC-GNZ88D only)

Connect the speaker cords to th e terminals o n the center and surround speakers.

Subwoofer

(MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS only)

(MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D only) If you have an optional subwoofer, see

“Hooking up optional components” on page 81.

2 Connect the video input jack of your

TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cord.

Example:

Getting Started

When using a TV

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

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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.

4 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

220V 240V

120V

Video deck

Do not connect

directly

Tip

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D) 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 to progressive format (page 21).

– 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.

Unit

3 Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

* Saudi Arabian model : 120 - 127V

5 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).

For Saudi Arabian model, see “Note on power cord plug shapes” on page 2.

6 (Except for Latin American and

Russian models) 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 off the system. 2 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.

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Notes

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

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

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

• You cannot set the color system in the Power Saving Mode (see “Turning off the display” on page 76).

• When you play back a VIDEO CD recorded in a different color system from the one you set to the system, the picture image ma y be distorted.

To connect optional components

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 81.

Using the remote

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Be sure to match the e and E ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it to the remote sensor on the unit.

Operating a Sony TV with the remote

You can use the following buttons to operate a Sony TV. These buttons have been marked in orange. To use these buttons, hold down TV before pressing the button you want.

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 TV CH +/– or numeric

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.)

Note

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

Tip

With normal use, the batteries should las t for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batt eries with new ones.

press

TV/VIDEO

buttons* TV VOL +/–

Getting Started

Attaching the speaker pads

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

Example of MHC-GN999D front speaker

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When carrying the unit

Do 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 Z OPEN/CLOSE 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 Z OPEN/CLOSE 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.

Notes

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

• If you place the center speaker on the unit, be sure to place it at the front side of the unit.

• Place the subwoofer on solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur so that a better bass reproduction could be obtained.

• 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 other discs with multi-channel sound and Dolby surround effects, you need to adjust the speaker settings. For details, see “Setting the speakers” on page 53.

Positioning the speakers

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

Unit

Center

speaker

45°

Listener

Subwoofer2)

Front speaker (Left)

Surround

speaker

(Left)

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D only.

Supplied for MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS only.

Front speaker (Right)

Surround speaker (Right)

Setting the clock

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

The hour indication flashes in the display.

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.

To adjust the clock

1 Press TIMER MENU.

“PLAY SET” flashes in the display.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select “CLOCK

SET”, then press ENTER.

The hour indication flashes in the display.

3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6

above.

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Notes

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

• You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode (page 76).

Before using the system, you can make the minimum basic adjustments (LANGUAGE SETUP, SCREEN SETUP, SPEAKER SETUP*) in QUICK SETUP. After performing QUICK SETUP, the system is ready for playback. To perform further speakers settings, see “Setting the speakers” on page 53.

* Except for MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D.

Note

When there is a disc in the unit or the disc tray is opened, the guide message do es not appear on the TV screen. To perform QUICK SETUP, press Z OPEN/CLOSE on the unit to remove the disc and press again to close the disc tray.

1 Turn on your TV and select the video

input.

2 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

Note

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.

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

5 Press V or v repeatedly to select a

language, then press ENTER.

Tips

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

• The selectable language is different depending on the area.

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

6 Press V

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8 (MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/

MHC-GNZ88D only) Press

V or v repeatedly to select the

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

You can set from 1.0 to 7.0 meters. Repeat this step to adjust the center and surround speaker distance. The center and surround speaker distance you can set vary depending on the front speaker distance setting. The setting is selected and “QUICK SETUP is complete.” appears on the TV screen.

To quit QUICK SETUP

Press DISPLAY.

To change the settings of QUICK SETUP

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

4 Do the same procedures as steps 5 to 8 of

“Performing QUICK SETUP”.

Notes

• 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” (see “To return the DVD setup to the default settings*, perform reset as follows:” on page 90).

• If you do not want to perform QUICK SETUP, press CLEAR in step 3. The guide message will disappear from the TV screen.

• If you want to change each setting individually, see “Using the DVD Setup Menu” on page 49.

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 for the THEATRE SYNC function

Hold down SLEEP and press numeric buttons, CLEAR or ALBUM +/– to select the TV’s input source connected to this system.

For details, refer to the following table.

Hold down SLEEP and press

0 No input source

1VIDEO 1 2VIDEO 2 3VIDEO 3 4VIDEO 4 5VIDEO 5 6VIDEO 6 7VIDEO 7 8VIDEO 8 9 COMPONENT 1 CLEAR COMPONENT 2 ALBUM – COMPONENT 3 ALBUM + COMPONENT 4

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

To select the following TV’s input source

(Default)

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Operating the THEATRE SYNC function

Point the remote to the direction of the TV and this unit, then press THEATRE SYNC.

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 numeric buttons to change the transmission time.

For details, refer to the following table.

Hold down > and press

1 0.5 (Default) 21

31.5 42

52.5 63

73.5 84

The transmission time from the remote is selected.

Notes

• This function is only available for Sony TV series.

• If distance between the TV and this unit is too far, this function may not work. Install the unit near the TV.

• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV until the TV is turned on and the input source is changed correctly.

To select the following transmission time

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

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

Progressive scan is the method for displaying the 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 (page 81). You can output video signals from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks in INTERLACE or PROGRESSIVE format. Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Press DVD. 2 Hold down DVD and press DISPLAY

repeatedly.

The display changes cyclically as follows: P AUTO

x P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)

Select this when your TV accepts progressive signals and the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. The system automatically detects the software type and selects the appropriate conversion method.

x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)

Select this when your TV accepts progressive signals and the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. The system fixes the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software. Select this if the image is not clear when you select “P AUTO”.

x INTERLACE

Select this when your TV does not accept progressive signals or your TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT jack.

t P VIDEO t INTERLACE

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About DVD VIDEO software types and the conversion method

The DVD VIDEO software can be divided into 2 types:

• Film-based software Film-based software is derived from film and displays the images at 24 frames per second.

• Video-based software Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sitcoms and displays images at 30 frames or 60 fields per second.

Some DVD VIDEO contains both types of software. In order for these images to appear in your TV naturally when the video output is in progressive format, the progressive signals need to be converted to match your DVD VIDEO software.

Notes

• When you connect your TV to the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks and play back video-based software in progressive signal format. Some sections of the image may appear unnatural due to the conversion process.

• The image from VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT

jacks are always output in INTERLACE format even if you select “P AUTO” or “P VIDEO”.

• There would be no image on your TV or the image is

not clear if your setting does not match your TV or connection.

• “PROGRE” lights up in the display when you select

“P AUTO” or “P VIDEO”.

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Disc – Playback

Loading a disc

Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray slides out.

2 Load a disc with the label side facing

up on the disc tray.

When you play back 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 to rotate the disc tray.

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Notes

• Do not forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this

may cause a malfunction. Pres s Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

• When you eject a disc, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc.

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

Playing a disc

—Normal Play

Before playing a DVD VIDEO, a DVD-R/ DVD-RW in VR mode, a VIDEO CD, a CD Graphics files input. Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.

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

When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function is not activated):

, JPEG image files or DivX video

, turn on your TV and select the video

Latin American models only.

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/MHC-GNZ88D/ MHC-GNZ77D* only.

* Russian model only.

Disc tray number

DISC

Disc tray number

Title number

TITLE

GROOVE

DVD

Disc playing indicator

Track number

Elapsed playing time

A B

Disc presence indicator

Elapsed playing time

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DISC

GROOVE

VCD

Disc playing indicator

A B

Disc presence indicator

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When playing an AUDIO CD:

Disc tray number

DISC

Track number

GROOVE

Disc playing indicator

Disc presence indicator

Elapsed playing time

A B

When playing a CD Graphics (Latin American models only):

Disc tray number

DISC

Track number

GROOVE

CDG

Elapsed playing time

A B

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to

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

2 Press H (or nN on the unit). 3 Press VOLUME +/– (or turn MASTER

VOLUME on the unit) to adjust the volume.

The volume level appears on the TV screen.

Note

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

Other operations

Disc playing indicator

Disc presence indicator

When playing an MP3 audio track:

Elapsed playing time

A B

DISC

Track number

GROOVE

MP3

Disc playing indicator

GROOVE

Disc presence indicator

Disc tray number

When playing a DivX video file (on a DATA DVD)

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/MHC-GNZ88D/ MHC-GNZ77D* only). * Russian model only.

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To Do this

Watch frame by frame (Slowmotion Play)

Press SLOW or SLOW (or or on the unit) when

playback is paused. Eac h time you press SLOW or SLOW (or or on the unit), the playback speed changes as follows: Playback direction 2 y 1 Opposite direction

10)

10)11)

2 y 1 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 STEP

11)

to go to the preceding frame when playback is paused. To return to normal playback, press H (or nN on the unit).

Replay the previous scene (Instant

11)12)

Replay) Briefly fast

forward the

Press REPLAY during playback.

Press ADVANCE during playback.

current scene (Instant

11)12)

Advance) Select a disc

during playback or when playback

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

is stopped Switch to DVD

function from another source

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

and start playback automatically

Exchange other discs after disc

Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit.

detection Remove the disc Press Z OPEN/CLOSE on the

unit.

You cannot select an audio track during Lock Search operation of MP3 audi o tracks.

DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD and DivX video files only.

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

Except for JPEG image files and CD Graphics.

Depending on the disc, the actual speed may differ.

The “x2B”/“x2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster than “2M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m” playback speed is faster than “1M”/“1m”.

DVD VIDEO and AUDIO CD only.

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

DVD VIDEO only.

10)

The “2 ”/“ 2 ” playback speed is slowe r than “1 ”/“1 ”.

11)

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

12)

You cannot perform this operation when Repeat Play is activated.

Notes

• Yo u can no t search for a still picture on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW in VR mode.

• (Latin American models only) When playing CD Graphics, the picture may not appear smoothly.

Tips

• The Instant Replay function is us eful when you want

to review a scene or dialogue that you missed.

• The Instant Advance function is useful when you

want to pass over a scene that you do not want to watch.

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

• If you press DVD on the unit while the system is turned off, the system turns on automat i ca ll y and “DVD” is selected as the function except during Power Saving Mode.

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 tracks, JPEG image files and DivX video files.

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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.

Notes

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

• This function may not work properly with some discs.

• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the system may not resume playback from the exact same point.

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

• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” is set to “ON”, Resume Play is not canceled for DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD when you open the disc tray or change the function.

• (Latin American models only) When using the Resume Play fun ction on CD Graphics, playback starts from the beginning of the track.

Tip

To play back from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H (or nN on the unit).

Resuming playback of the disc that has been played back

— Multi-Disc Resume

This system can store the point where you stopped the playback of the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback when you insert the same disc again. If you store a playback resume point for the 41st disc, the playback resume point for the first disc will be deleted. To activate this function, set “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON”. For details, see “MULTI-DISC RESUME” on page 53.

Note

If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” (page 53) and you play back a recorded disc such as DVD-R, the system may play back other recorded disc from the same playback resume point. To start playback from the beginning of the disc, press x twice and then press H (or nN on the unit ).

Creating your own program

—Program Play

You can make a program of up to 99 steps in the order you want them to be played back. You can only program the tracks from the current disc.

1 Press DISPLAY when playback is

stopped.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

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2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(PROGRAM), then press

ENTER.

The options for “PROGRAM” appear on the TV screen.

6 ( 14)

T OFF

OFF SET ON

2 : 5 0

PLAY

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“SET

t”, then press ENTER.

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

–– – – – – – – – – – – – –

0 : 00 : 00 T

– –

01 02 03 04 05 06

Tracks number

4 Press b.

The cursor moves to the track row “T” (in this case, “01”).

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

–– – – – – – – – – – –

– –

0 : 00 : 00 T

– –

01 02 03 04 05 06

5 Select the track you want to program.

For example, select track “02”. Press

V or v repeatedly to select “02”

under “T”, then press ENTER.

Selected track

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK 0 2

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

– – – – – – – – – – – –

Total time of the programmed tracks

0:15:30

– –

01 02 03 04 05 06

6 To program other tracks, repeat steps

4 to 5.

7 Press H (or nN on the unit).

Program Play starts. When the Program Play ends, you can

restart the same program by pressing H (or nN on the unit).

To cancel Program Play

Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3. To play back the same program again, select “ON” in step 3 and press ENTER.

To change a programmed step

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own

program”.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

programmed step number you want to change. Then, press

3 Follow step 5 of “Creating your own

program” to program a new track.

To delete a programmed step

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own

program”.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

programmed step number you want to delete. Then, press CLEAR.

The selected step is deleted. The following steps are shifted up.

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To delete all of the programmed steps in the program list

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own

program”.

2 Press V to select “ALL CLEAR”. 3 Press ENTER.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Co ntrol Menu disappears from the TV screen.

Notes

• When Program Play is activated, the “REPEAT” setting is automatically changed to “ON” if the current setting is “ALL DISCS”, “ONE DISC” or “TRACK”.

• You cannot perform Program Play during playback with PBC function of VIDEO CDs.

Tip

The Program Play is canceled and the program list is cleared when

– you open the disc tray. – you press DISC SKIP (or one of the DISC 1 ~ 3

buttons on the unit) to select another disc. – you turn off the system. – you change the function. – you perform CD Synchro Recording.

Playing in random order

— Shuffle Play

You can play back the tracks on the current disc in random order. Each time you perform Shuffle Play, the playing order may differs.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(SHUFFLE), then press

ENTER.

The options for “SHUFFLE” appear on the TV screen.

6 ( 14)

T OFF

OFF TRACK

2 : 5 0

PLAY

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

x When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO

• TRACK: all tracks on the current disc is played back randomly.

When Program Play is activated (see “Creating your own program” on page 26)

• ON: all tracks in the program list is played back randomly.

When playing a DATA CD (except for DivX video files) or DATA DVD (except for DivX video files)

• ON: all MP3 audio tracks in the selected album on the current disc is played back randomly. When no album is selected, the first album is played back randomly.

4 Press ENTER

Shuffle Play starts. “SHUF” lights up in the display.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears from the TV screen.

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Notes

• Shuffle Play is only available for the tracks on the current disc.

• You cannot perform Shuffle Play during playback with PBC function of VIDEO CDs.

• Shuffle Play is canceled when – you open the disc tray. – you press DISC SKIP (or one of the DISC 1 ~ 3

buttons on the unit) to select another disc. – you turn off the system. – you change the function. – you perform Track/Index Search. – you perform CD Synchro Recording.

• The same song may be played back repeatedly for MP3 audio tracks.

Tip

You can also change the Shuffle Play setting when playback is stopped.

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can play back all the titles, tracks, files or a single title, chapter, track or file on a disc repeatedly. You can also select Shuffle Play or Program Play when Repeat Play is activated.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(REPEAT), then press ENTER.

The options for “REPEAT” appear on the TV screen.

6 ( 14)

2 : 5 0

OFF

OFF ALL DISCS ONE DISC TRACK

PLAY

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

When playing a DVD VIDEO or

DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR mode

• OFF: does not play back repeatedly.

• ALL DISCS: repeats all the titles on all the discs.

• ONE DISC: repeats all the titles on the current disc.

• TITLE: repeats the current title.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO CD

• OFF: does not play back repeatedly.

• ALL DISCS: repeats all the tracks on all the discs.

• ONE DISC: repeats all the tracks on the

current disc.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD

• OFF: does not play back repeatedly.

• ALL DISCS: repeats all the tracks or files on all the discs.

• ONE DISC: repeats all the albums on the

current disc.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

• TRACK

• FILE

: repeats the current track.

: repeats the current file.

MP3 audio tracks only. DivX video files only.

x When Program Play or Shuffle Play

is activated

• OFF: does not play back repeatedly.

• ON: repeats the Program Play or Shuffle Play.

4 Press ENTER.

Repeat Play starts.

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To cancel Repeat Play

Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears from the TV screen.

Notes

• You can also change the Repeat Play setting by pressing REPEAT repeated ly.

• “REP” lights up in the display when Repeat Play is set to “ALL DISCS”, “ONE DISC ”, “ALBUM” or “ON”.

• “REP1” lights up in the display when Repeat Play is set to “ TITLE”, “CHAPTER”, “TRACK” or “FILE”.

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you cannot perform Repeat Play.

• You cannot perform Repeat Play during playback with PBC function of VIDEO CDs.

• When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the audio sound will not match the image if their playing time are different.

• You cannot select “TRACK” when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page36).

• Repeat Play is canceled when – you open the disc tray. – you press DISC SKIP (or one of the DISC 1 ~ 3

buttons on the unit) to select another disc (unless

Repeat Play is set to “ALL DISCS”). – you turn off the system. – you change the function (unless Repeat Play is set

to “ALL DISCS”). – you perform CD Synchro Recording.

Tip

You can also change the Repeat Play setting when playback is stopped.

Playing DVD VIDEOs using the menu

Some DVD VIDEOs have menus to help you enjoy the DVD VIDEOs. You can play back DVD VIDEOs using these menus on the TV screen.

Using TOP MENU

A DVD VIDEO contains a lot of sections of picture or music feature called “title”. When you play back a DVD VIDEO which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using TOP MENU.

Using MENU

Some DVD VIDEOs allow you to select the disc contents using a menu. When you play back these DVD VIDEOs, you can select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound using MENU.

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary depending on the disc.

2 Press V/v/B/b or the numeric buttons

to select the title or item you want to play back.

3 Press ENTER.

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Selecting “ORIGINAL” or

Playing VIDEO CDs with “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW in VR mode

You can play back DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR mode either according to the originally recorded sequence or to the playlist created on the disc. This function is only available for DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs in VR mode with a playlist created.

1 Press DISPLAY when playback is

stopped.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then

press ENTER.

The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear on the TV screen.

1 ( 4 4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T

1 : 3 0 : 5 0 PLAY LIST PLAY LIST ORIGINAL

DVD-VR

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

• PLAY LIST: play back according to the playlist created on the disc.

• ORIGINAL: play back according to the originally recorded sequence.

4 Press ENTER.

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.

2 Press the numeric buttons to select the

item number you want.

3 Press ENTER. 4 Continue playback according to the

instructions on the menus to enjoy interactive playback.

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

To return to the previous menu

Press O RETURN.

Notes

• Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu may not appear in step 1.

• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the operating instructions supplied with th e disc. In this case, press H (or nN on the unit).

• 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 turn

. OPERATION DIAL > on the unit

clockwise or counterclockwise repeatedly) or press the numeric buttons to select a track when playback is stopped.

2 Press H (or nN on the unit) or

ENTER.

“Play without PBC.” appears on the TV screen and 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 H (or nN on the unit).

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is an image compression technology. For details on MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the system can play back, see “Notes on discs” (page 6) and “Notes on Multi Session disc” (page 8).

Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files

The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD or DATA DVD is as follows:

x Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

Album

MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files

When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD and press H (or (or files) are played back sequentially, from 1 through 7. The files or tracks of the sub-albums in the selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played back before 5.)

When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (page 34), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.

nN on the unit), the tracks

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Notes

• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD or DATA DVD, the playback order may differ from the illustration above.

• The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than 200 albums and 300 tracks/files in each album.

• The system can recognize up to 200 albums including albums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. The system will not play back any albums beyond the 200th album.

• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on an album which this system can recognize is:

– 600 when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to

“AUDIO (MP3)” or “IMAGE (JPEG)”.

– 300 when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to

“AUTO”.

• The system may take a longer time to start playback, when the tracks or files in another album has just been played back.

• An album that does not contain an MP3 audio track or JPEG image file is skipped.

• The system will play back any data with the extension “.MP3”, “.JPG” or “.JPEG” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• Depending on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the recording media used to record an MP3 audio track, you may encounter problems such as cannot play back, sound interruptions and noise.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback: – a disc recorded with complicated tree structure. – a disc recorded in Multi Session. – a disc to which data can be added (non finalized

disc).

• When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD containing both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, select “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” from the Control Menu after the disc’s TOC reading is complete. If you want to play back

– both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, set

“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to “AUTO”.

– MP3 audio tracks only, set “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”

to “AUDIO (MP3)”.

– JPEG image files only, set “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”

to “IMAGE (JPEG)”.

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

Tips

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track or file names when you store the tracks or files in a disc, the tracks and files wi ll be played back in that order.

• Since a disc with many trees takes a longer time to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees.

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Playing an album of MP3 audio tracks or an MP3 audio track

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD with

MP3 audio tracks on the disc tray.

The list of albums appears on the TV screen.

(

3 0

)

ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG R&B JAZZ CLASSIC SALSA OF CUBA BOSSA NOVA

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

album you want.

x If you want to play back the album

Press H (or nN on the unit). The system starts playback from the first

track of the selected album.

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x If you want to play back an MP3

audio track

1 Press ENTER.

The list of MP3 audio tracks of the selected album appears on the TV screen.

M Y FAVOURITE SONG

1 ( 2 5 6

WALTZ FOR DEBBY MY ROMANCE MILES TONES MY FUNNY VALENTINE AUTUMN LEAVES ALL BLUES SOMEDAY MY PRINCE W...

2 Press

)

V or v repeatedly to select the

MP3 audio track you want, then press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected MP3 audio track.

To stop playback

Press x.

To display the next or previous page of track list or album list

Press B or b repeatedly when the track list or album list is displayed.

To play back the next or previous MP3 audio track

Press . or > repeatedly (or turn . OPERATION DIAL > on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise repeatedly) during playback.

To play back the next album of MP3 audio tracks

You can select the next album by pressing > repeatedly (or turning . OPERATION DIAL > on the unit clockwise repeatedly) until the last track of the current album, then press > once (or turn . OPERATION DIAL > on the unit clockwise). The first track of the next album is selected. However, you cannot select the previous album by pressing . repeatedly (or turning . OPERATION DIAL > on the unit counterclockwise repeatedly). To select the previous album, select the album from the album list.

To return to the album list display when the track list is displayed

Press O RETURN.

To turn on or off the display of album list or track list

Press MENU repeatedly.

Notes

• You can view the disc information while playing MP3 audio tracks (page 77).

• You can select Repeat Play while playing MP3 audio tracks (page 29).

• You can press AUDIO to select the audio signal you want while playing an MP3 audio track (page 43).

Playing an album of JPEG image files or a JPEG image file

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD with

JPEG image files on the disc tray.

The list of albums appears on the TV screen.

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2 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

album you want.

x If you want to play back the album

Press H (or nN on the unit). The system starts a slide show from the first

image file of the selected album.

If you want to play back a JPEG image file

1 Press PICTURE NAVI.

Thumbnail picture for the first 16 JPEG image files in the selected album is displayed on the TV screen.

1234

5678

9101112

13 14 15 16

If there are more than 16 image files

The scroll bar appears at the right. Press

v repeatedly u ntil the bottom row

of the thumbnail picture, then press The next 16 image files display on the TV screen.

To return to previous 16 thumbnail picture

Press V repeatedly until the top row of the thumbnail picture, then press

2 Press

V/v/B/b to select the image you

want to view, then press H (or on the unit).

The slide show starts from the selected image file.

To display the next or previous page of album list

Press B or b repeatedly when the album list is displayed.

To display the next or previous JPEG image file

Press B or b repeatedly during the slide show.

To play back the next album of JPEG image files

You can select the next album by pressing b repeatedly until the last file of the current album, then press album is selected. However, you cannot select the previous album by pressing To select the previous album, select the album from the album list.

b once. The first file of the next

B repeatedly.

To turn on or off the display of album list

Press MENU repeatedly.

To rotate a JPEG image file

When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees. Press

V or v repeatedly while viewing an

image. Each time you press counterclockwise by 90 degrees and vice versa.

Example: When you press

V, the image rotates

V once

Disc – Playback

Press CLEAR to return to the original view.

To stop playback

Press x.

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Notes

• The PICTURE NAVI button does not work when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)”.

• When you press B or b to select the next or

previous image, the image will return to its original view even if you have rotated the image previously.

• The slide show pauses when you press V or v.

• You can view the disc information while playing

JPEG image files (page 77).

• You can select Repeat Play while playing JPEG

image files (page 29).

Tip

You can also change the slide show speed and eff

ect

(page 37) while playing JPEG image files.

(page 37)

Playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound

You can play back a slide show with sound by first placing both JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD on the

disc tray.

The list of albums appears on the TV screen.

2 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(MODE (MP3, JPEG)), then

press ENTER.

The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” appear on the TV screen.

)

( 2 7

AUDIO (MP3) IMAGE (JPEG)

The default setting is underlined.

•AUTO

: play back both JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show with sound.

• AUDIO (MP3): play back MP3 audio tracks continuously.

• IMAGE (JPEG): play back JPEG image files as a slide show.

DATA CD

MP3

4 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“AUTO”, then press ENTER.

5 Press MENU.

The list of albums appears on the TV screen.

6 Press V or v repeatedly to select

the album you want, then press H (or nN on the unit).

The slide show with sound starts from the selected album.

To stop playback

Press x.

To turn on or off the display of album list

Press MENU repeatedly.

To cancel slide show with sound

Select “AUDIO (MP3)” or “IMAGE (JPEG)” in step 4.

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Notes

• In some cases, you cannot change the “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” setting when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” has been set to

– “IMAGE (JPEG)” and the selected disc only

contains MP3 audio tracks.

– “AUDIO (MP3)” and the selected disc only

contains JPEG image files.

• You cannot play back JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks at the same time if they are not contained in the same album.

• When the playback duration o f th e J PE G i m age fil es is longer than the MP3 audio tracks, the slide show continues without sound.

• When the playback duration of MP3 audio tracks is longer than the JPEG image files, the MP3 audio tracks are played back without the slide show.

• If there are no MP3 audio tracks in the DATA CD or DATA DVD and “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)”, “No audio data” appears on the TV screen and the disc cannot be played back.

• If there are no JPEG image files in the DATA CD or DATA DVD and “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)”, “No image data” appears on the TV screen and the disc cannot be played back.

• If you play back MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files with large data size at the same time, the sound may skip. It is recommended that you reduce the data size by creating the MP3 audio tracks with a bit rate of 128 kpbs or lower. If the skipping sound still occurs, reduce the data size of JPEG image files by creating the JPEG image files in smaller s ize or lower resolution.

Tips

• You can also change the slide show speed

and effect

• If you want to play back a slide show to the same

audio track, set the track to Repeat Play (pag e 29).

(page 37)

while playing JPEG image files.

(page 37)

Specifying the slide show speed

(JPEG image files only)

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(INTERVAL), then press

ENTER.

The options for “INTERVAL” appear on the TV screen.

12)

3 (

1( 10 / 29 / 2 004 NORMAL

NORMAL FAST

SLOW 1

SLOW 2

DATA CD

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

•NORMAL

: Sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds (Images that are 4,000,000 pixels or more will lengthen the duration).

• FAST: Sets the duration shorter than NORMAL.

• SLOW 1: Sets the duration longer than NORMAL.

• SLOW 2: Sets the duration longer than SLOW 1.

4 Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

Note

Some JPEG image files (especially progressive JPEG image files or JPEG image files with 3,000,000 pixels or more) may take a longer time to display th an others, which may make the duration seems longer that the option you selected.

Selecting a transition effect for image files in the slide show

(JPEG image files only)

Disc – Playback

JPEG

When you play back JPEG image files as slide show, you can specify the duration for an image to appear on the TV screen.

1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the

Control Menu for JPEG image files appears on the TV screen.

When you play back JPEG image files, you can select the transition effect to be used when viewing the slide show.

1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the

Control Menu for JPEG image files appears on the TV screen.

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2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(EFFECT), then press ENTER.

The options for “EFFECT” appear on the TV screen.

Enjoying DivX® video files

12)

3 (

1 0 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 4

MODE 1

MODE 2

MODE 3 MODE 4

MODE 5

OFF

DATA CD

JPEG

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

• MODE 1

: The image sweeps in from top

to bottom of the screen.

• MODE 2: The image sweeps in from left to right of the screen.

• MODE 3: The image stretches out from the center of the screen.

• MODE 4: The image changes with MODE 1, MODE 2, MODE 3 and other transition effects randomly.

• MODE 5: The next image slides over the current image.

• OFF: Turns off this function.

4 Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

(MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D* only)

* Russian model only.

DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX

Certified product. For details on DivX video files that the system can play back, see “Notes on discs” (page 6) and “Notes on Multi Session disc” (page 8).

Notes

• The system may not play back a DivX video file

when the file has been combined from two or more DivX video files.

• The system cannot play back a DivX video file size

of more than 720 (width) x 576 (height)/2GB.

• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may be

unclear or the sound may skip.

• The system cannot play back some DivX video files

that are longer than 3 hours.

Playing an album of DivX video files or a DivX video file

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD with

DivX video files on the disc tray.

The list of the albums appears on the TV screen.

3( 3)

SUMMER 2003 NEW YEAR’S DAY

MY FAVOURITES

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

album you want.

x If you want to play back the album

Press H (or nN on the unit). The system starts playback the first DivX

video file of the selected album.

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x If you want to play back a DivX video

file

1 Press ENTER.

The list of files of the selected album appears on the TV screen.

MY FAVOURITES

1 (2 )

HAWAII 2004 VENUS

2 Press

V or v repeatedly to select the file

you want, then press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected file.

To stop playback

Press x.

To display the next or previous page of file list or album list

Press B or b repeatedly when the file list or album list is displayed.

To play back the next or previous DivX video file

Press . or > repeatedly (or turn . OPERATION DIAL > on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise repeatedly) during playback.

To play back the next album of DivX video files

You can select the next album by pressing > repeatedly (or turning . OPERATION DIAL > on the unit clockwise repeatedly) until the last file of the current album, then press

> once (or turn . OPERATION DIAL > on the unit clockwise). The first file of the

next album is selected. However, you cannot select the previous album by pressing . repeatedly (or turning . OPERATION DIAL > on the unit counterclockwise repeatedly). To select the previous album, select the album from the album list.

To return to the album list display when the file list is displayed

Press O RETURN.

To turn on or off the display of album list or file list

Press MENU repeatedly.

Notes

• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause or be unclear. In this case, it is recommended that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format. Note that, this system does not conform to WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.

• Due to the compression technology used for DivX video files, it may take some time after you pres s H (or nN on the unit) for the picture to appear.

• Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may not match the pictures on the TV screen.

Tips

• You can view the disc information while playing a DivX video file (page 77).

• If the number of viewing times has been preset, you can play back the DivX video files as many times as the preset number. The following occurrences are counted:

– when the system is turned off. – when another DivX video file is played back.

Disc – Playback

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Using the on-screen display to search for a title/chapter/scene/track/ index/album/file

You can use the Control Menu on the TV screen to search the following items.

For You can search

DVD VIDEO Title or chapter DVD-R/DVD-RW

in VR mode VIDEO CD Track, scene or index MP3 audio tracks Track or album JPEG image files Album or file DivX video files Album or file

Title or chapter

As titles, tracks, albums, chapters, indexes, scenes and files are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the item you want by entering its number. You can also search for a particular point using the time code (Time Search) (DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR mode only).

1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a

DATA CD or DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.)

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

search item.

When playing a DVD VIDEO or

DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR mode

TITLE CHAPTER

x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC

function is not activated)

TRACK INDEX

x When playing a VIDEO CD or Super

VCD (with PBC function is activated)

SCENE

x When playing an AUDIO CD

TRACK

x When playing a DATA CD or DATA

DVD (MP3 audio track)

ALBUM TRACK

x When playing a DATA CD or DATA

DVD (JPEG image file)

ALBUM FILE

x When playing a DATA CD or DATA

DVD (DivX video file)

ALBUM FILE

Example: when you select (CHAPTER) “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, albums or files.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Selected row

DVD VIDEO

3 Press ENTER.

“** (**)” change to “– – (**)”.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

( 3 4

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

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4 Press V or v repeatedly or the numeric

buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, album or file number you want to search.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number.

5 Press ENTER.

The system starts playback from the selected title, chapter, track, index, scene, album or file.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears from the TV screen.

To search for a particular point using the time code

— Time Search

Note

Depending on the disc, you cannot perform Time Search.

Tips

• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/ DVD-RW in VR mode), track (AUDIO CD and VIDEO CD) or file1) (DivX video files in DATA CD and DATA DVD) by pressing the numeric buttons and ENTER.

• You can change the display to show elapsed playing time or remaining time. For details, see “Checking the elapsed playing time, remaining time and titles” on page 77.

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/MHC-GNZ88D/ MHC-GNZ77D* only.

* Russian model only.

Searching by scene

— Picture Navigation

Disc – Playback

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(TIME/TEXT).

“T **:**:**” (elapsed playing time of the current title) is selected.

3 Press ENTER.

“T **:**:**” changes to “T--:--:--”.

4 Input the time code using the numeric

buttons, then press ENTER.

For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, enter “2:10:20”. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number.

You can view the first scene of each chapter (DVD VIDEO), each title (DVD VIDEO) or each track (VIDEO CD and Super VCD) so that you can find the chapter, title or track you want quickly.

1 For DVD VIDEO, press PICTURE NAVI

repeatedly to select “CHAPTER VIEWER” or “TITLE VIEWER”. For VIDEO CD and Super VCD, press PICTURE NAVI to select “TRACK VIEWER”.

• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each chapter.

• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each title.

• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD and Super VCD only): displays the first scene of each track.

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2 Press ENTER.

The first scene of the first 9 chapters, titles or tracks appears on the TV screen as follows:

If there are more than 9 chapters, titles or tracks

“V” appears at the bottom right of the screen. Press

v repeatedly to select a scene at the

bottom row, then press

The next 9 chapters, titles or tracks display on the TV screen.

To return to previous scene

Press V repeatedly to select a scene at the top row, then press

3 Press V/v/B/b to select a chapter,

title or track, then press ENTER.

The system starts playback from the selected scene.

To cancel searching

Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.

Notes

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select some items.

• During Picture Navigation, “VIEWER” appears in the display.

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Disc – Various Functions

Selecting the audio format

When playing a DVD VIDEO or a DivX 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 tracks, 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.

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

The default setting is underlined.

x 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, they represent a language code (see “Language code list” on page 99). When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

x When playing a DVD-R/DVD-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.

• 1: MAIN+SUB: the main and sub sound of the audio track 1.

• 2: MAIN: the main sound of the audio track 2.

• 2: SUB: the sub sound of the audio track 2.

• 2: MAIN+SUB: the main and sub sound of the audio track 2.

: the main sound of the audio track 1.

x When playing a DivX video file

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

x When playing a VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, or

MP3 audio track

•STEREO: the stereo sound.

• 1/L: the sound of the left channel (monaural).

• 2/R: the sound of the right channel (monaural).

x When playing a Super VCD

• 1: STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio track 1.

• 1: 1/L: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural).

• 1: 2/R: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural).

• 2: STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio track 2.

• 2: 1/L: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural).

• 2: 2/R: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural).

Notes

• While playing a DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR mode on

which only one audio str eam is recorded, “ 2: MAIN”, “2: SUB” and “2: MAIN+SUB” do not appear.

• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track

2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2: STEREO”, “2: 1/L”, or “2: 2/R”.

• You cannot change the sound for DVD VIDEOs or

DivX video files that are not recorded in multiple audio format.

• When you play back DVD VIDEOs, the sound may

change automatically.

Displaying the audio information of the disc

(DVD VIDEO and DivX video files only)

When you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal is displayed on the TV screen.

x When playing a DVD VIDEO

For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD VIDEO.

Disc – Various Fun ctio ns

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Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the number of recorded channels may differ.

Surround (Left/Right)

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

Changing the angles

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (Left/ Right) + Center

* This information appears for MHC-GN999D/

MHC-GN999DS/MHC-GNZ88D only.

3 / 2 .1

LRC

LFE

LS RS

The audio format of current track*

The symbols shown on the TV screen represent the audio channels which are output from different speakers.

• L: Front Left

• R: Front Right

•C: Center

• LS: Surround Left

• RS: Surround Right

• S: Surround signal which is produced from Dolby Surround Sound processing or monaural surround audio signal.

• LFE: Low Frequency Effect

Example: For Dolby Digital 5.1 channel:

2 Surround components

DOLBY DIGITAL

2 Front components + 1 Center component

x When playing a DivX video file

3 / 2 . 1

1 LFE (Low Frequency Effect) component

Example: MP3 audio track

1: MP3 128k

Bit rate

You can change the viewing angle while playing a DVD VIDEO on which various angles (multiangles) for a scene are recorded. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from the front of the train, the left window of the train, or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.

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.

Displaying the subtitles

You can turn the subtitles on or off while playing a DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR mode or DivX video files on which subtitles are recorded. You can also change the language of the subtitles with DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR mode or DivX video files on which multilingual subtitles are recorded. For example, you can select the language you want and turn the subtitles on for better understanding.

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 on the DVD VIDEO. 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 fi le.

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Adjusting the delay

Restricting playback of between the picture and sound

— A/V SYNC

When the sound does not synchronize with the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. A/V SYNC does not work for MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in DATA CD or DATA DVD.

1 Press DISPLAY when playback is

stopped.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(A/V SYNC), then press

ENTER.

The options for “A/V SYNC” appear on the TV screen.

)

1 ( 4 4 3 ( 2 8 T

OFF

OFF ON

)

1 : 3 0 : 5 0

DVD-VR

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

•OFF

: does not adjust.

• ON: adjusts the difference between picture and sound.

4 Press ENTER.

Note

Depending on the input stream, this function may not be effective.

the disc

— CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL

Disc – Various Fun ctio ns

You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the disc you want.

• Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play back inappropriate discs.

• Parental Control You can limit the playback of some DVD VIDEOs according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. When a limited scene is played back, that scene may be skipped or replaced with different scenes.

The same password is used for both Custom Parental Control and Parental Control.

Preventing playback of specific discs

— CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 40 discs. When you set the 41st-disc, the playback restriction for the first disc is canceled.

1 Insert the disc you want to set the

playback restriction.

If the disc is playing, press x to stop playback.

2 Press DISPLAY when playback is

stopped.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

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3 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then

press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear on the TV screen.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF

ON PLAYER PASSWORD

DVD VIDEO

4 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“ON t”, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears on the TV screen.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press

Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for confirming the password appears on the TV screen.

x When you have already registered a

password

The display for entering the password appears on the TV screen.

5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER.

“Custom parental control is set.” appears on the TV screen and the screen returns to the Control Menu.

If you make a mistake entering your password

Press B repeatedly to delete the number you have entered, then re-enter your password again.

To turn off the Custom Parental Control function

1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing

playback of specific discs” (page 45).

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select “OFF t”,

then press ENTER.

3 Enter your 4-digit password using the

numeric buttons, then press ENTER.

To play back a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental

Control is set.

The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears on the TV screen.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password

ENTER

and press

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

numeric buttons, then press ENTER.

The system is ready for playback.

Tip

If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number “199703” using the numeric buttons when the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display prompt you for password, then press E NTER. The displa y will prompt you to enter a new 4-digit password.

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Limiting playback for children

— PARENTAL CONTROL

(DVD VIDEO only)

The “PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows you to set a playback limitation level.

1 Press DISPLAY when playback is

stopped.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then

press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear on the TV screen.

1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF ON PLAYER PASSWORD

DVD VIDEO

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“PLAYER t”, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears on the TV screen.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press

x When you have already registered a

password

The display for entering the password appears on the TV screen.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

If you make a mistake entering your password

Press B repeatedly to delete the number you have entered, then re-enter your password again.

4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears on the TV screen.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

USA

5 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“STANDARD”, then press ENTER.

The options for “STANDARD” appear on the TV screen.

Disc – Various Fun ctio ns

Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for confirming the password appears on the TV screen.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

USA USA

OTHERS

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6 Press V or v repeatedly to select a

geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t”, enter the

area code for the geographic area you want according to the “Parental Control Area Code List” on page 48 by using the numeric buttons.

7 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“LEVEL”, then press ENTER.

The options for “LEVEL” appear on the TV screen.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

8: 7: 6: 5:

OFF

NC17

8 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

level you want, then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is completed. The lower the value, the stricter the

limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8.

To play back a disc for which Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc and press H (or nN on

the unit).

The display for entering your password appears on the TV screen.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

numeric buttons, then press ENTER.

The system starts playback.

Notes

• The Control Menu display will show different items depending on the disc type.

• When you play back DVD VIDEOs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this system.

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may be asked to change the Parental Control l evel while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If Resume Play is canceled, the level returns to the original level.

Tip

If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Limiting playback for children” (page 47). When you are prompt to enter your password, enter “199703” using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. The display will prompt you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password, reload the disc and press H (or nN on the unit). When the display for ente ring your password appears, enter your new password.

Parental Control Area Code List

Area Code

number

Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363

Area Code

Mexico 2362 Netherlands 2376 New

Zealand Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086 Thailand 2528 United

Kingdom

number

2390

2184

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Changing the password

1 Press DISPLAY when playback is

stopped.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then

press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear on the TV screen.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“PASSWORD t”, then press ENTER.

The display for entering the password appears on the TV screen.

4 Enter your 4-digit password using the

numeric buttons, then press ENTER.

5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the

numeric buttons, then press ENTER.

6 To confirm your password, re-enter it

using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER.

If you make a mistake entering your password

Press B repeatedly to delete the number you have entered, then re-enter your password again.

Using the DVD Setup Menu

By using the DVD Setup Menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. For details on each DVD Setup Menu item, see pages 50–56. For an overall list of DVD setup menu items, see pages 97 and 98.

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the DVD setup menu settings. Therefore, some of the DVD setup menu settings may not be performed.

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.

The options for “SETUP” appear on the TV screen.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

QUICK

BNR

1 8 ( 3 4

1:3 0:5 0

QUICK CUSTOM RESET

DVD VIDEO

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“CUSTOM”, then press ENTER.

The Setup Menu appears on the TV screen.

LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO : SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

4 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

setup item from the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SETUP”, “SCREEN SETUP”, “CUSTOM SETUP”, or “SPEAKER SETUP”. Then press ENTER.

The setup item is selected. Example: SCREEN SETUP

Selected item

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): AUTO SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 OUTPUT:

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

FULL

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Setup items

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5 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

item you want, then press ENTER.

The options for the selected item appear on the TV screen. Example: TV TYPE

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

FULL

Options

6 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

setting you want, then press ENTER.

The setting is selected and setup is completed.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): AUTO SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

Selected setting

FULL

x OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the language of the on-screen display.

x MENU (DVD VIDEO only)

Select the language for the DVD menu.

x AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “ORIGINAL”, the language given priority in the disc is selected.

x SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subtitle. When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW”, the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.

Note

When you select a language in “MENU ”, “SUBTITLE”, or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded language is automatically selected. However, depending on the disc, the language may not be selected aut omatically.

Tip

If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU”, “SUBTITLE”, and “AUDIO”, enter a language code from the “Language code list” (page 99) using the numeric buttons.

Setting the TV screen

Setting the language

— LANGUAGE SETUP

“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display, sound track, or subtitle.

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Menu. For details, see “Using the DVD Setup Menu” (page 49).

Example:

LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

— SCREEN SETUP

Choose the settings according to the TV you connected.

Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Menu. For details, see “Using the DVD Setup Menu” (page 49). The default settings are underlined.

Example:

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x TV TYPE (DVD VIDEO only)

Select the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). The default setting varies depending on the area.

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

x COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)

(Except for Latin American and Russian models)

Select the color system when you play back a VIDEO CD.

x SCREEN SAVER

Turn on or off the screen saver. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image appears when

– playback is stopped or paused for 15 minutes,

– you playback an AUDIO CD or MP3 audio

tracks for more than 15 minutes.

Press H

(or nN on the unit) to turn off the

screen saver.

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Note

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.

x BACKGROUND

Select the background color or picture to be displayed on the TV screen. The background color or picture is displayed when playback is stopped or while playing an AUDIO CD or MP3 audio tracks.

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x BLACK LEVEL

(Latin American models only)

Select the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the video jacks other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

OFF

Set the black level of the output signal to the standard level.

Lower the standard black level. Select this when the picture becomes too white.

x BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)

(Latin American models only)

Select the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this setting when the system outputs progressive signal.

OFF

Set the black level of the output signal to the standard level.

Raise the standard black level. Select this when the picture becomes too black.

x 4:3 OUTPUT

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

This setting is effective only when you –set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to

“16:9” (page 51).

–set the output signal of COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks to the progressive format (page 21). Select “P AUTO” or “P VIDEO”.

Change this setting to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p) compatible TV, change the setting on your TV.

FULL

NORMAL

Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV.

Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image.

Setting playback options

— CUSTOM SETUP

Use this to set up playback related and other settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Menu. For details, see “Using the DVD Setup Menu” (page 49). The default settings are underlined.

Example:

CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION:

MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO DRC: DivX:

Registration Code t

x PAUSE MODE

(DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR mode only)

Select the picture when playback is paused.

AUTO

FRAME

The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position.

The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

x TRACK SELECTION

(DVD VIDEO only)

Gives priority to the sound track which contains the highest number of channels when you play back a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.

OFF AUTO

No priority given. Priority given.

AUTO

OFF

16:9 aspect ratio TV

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Notes

• When you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO”, the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” setting in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 50). However, depending on the disc, this function may not be performed.

• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and MPEG audio sound tracks have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and MPEG audio sound tracks in this order.

x MULTI-DISC RESUME

(DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only)

Turn on and off the Multi-Disc Resume function. The resume playback point can be stored in the memory for up to 40 different DVD VIDEOs or VIDEO CDs (page 26).

OFF

Stores the resume playback point in the memory for up to 40 discs.

Does not store the resume playback point in the memory. Playback starts at the resume playback point only for the current disc in the system.

x AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range

Compression) (DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/ DVD-RW in VR mode only)

Narrow the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night.

OFF

STANDARD

MAX

Note

AUDIO DRC can only be performed with Dolby Digital sources.

No compression of dynamic range.

Reproduce the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended.

Narrow the dynamic range fully.

x DivX

(MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D* only)

* Russian model only.

Display the registration code for this system. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com

on the Internet.

Setting the speakers

— SPEAKER SETUP

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup Menu. For details, see “Using the DVD Setup Menu” (page 49). The default settings are underlined. Example:

SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): TEST TONE:

CENTER: SURROUND: SUBWOOFER:

To return to the default setting when changing a setting

Press CLEAR before you press ENTER. However, note that you cannot return the setting of “SIZE” to default setting.

Note

You cannot perform SPEAKER SETUP when you connect headphones or microphone to the unit.

For MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D

To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then, use the test tone to adjust the level of the speakers to the same level.

x SIZE

When you connect or disconnect the center speaker, surround speakers or subwoofer or when you move the surround speakers, change the setting for CENTER, SURROUND and SUBWOOFER. Since the front speaker setting is fixed, you cannot change it.

OFF

YES

BEHIND

YES

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Position diagram

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

YES YES: Normally select this.

NONE: Select this if the center speaker is not connected.

BEHIND: Select this if the surround speakers are located in section B. SIDE: Select this if the surround speakers are located in section A. NONE: Select this if the surround speakers are not connected.

YES: (MHC-GN999D/ MHC-GN999DS only) Normally, select this. Be sure you have turned on the subwoofer by pressing SUB WOOFER ON/OFF on the unit (page 67).

(MHC-GNZ88D only) Select this if you have connected an optional subwoofer.

NONE: (MHC-GN999D/ MHC-GN999DS only) Select this if the subwoofer is not connected.

(MHC-GNZ88D only) Select this if an optional subwoofer is not connected.

Notes

• When you change the setting, the sound cuts off for a moment.

• Depending on the settings of other speakers, the subwoofer may output excessive sound.

• When you play back a DVD VIDEO that does not have subwoofer output recorded, no sound is output from the subwoofer, even if “SUBWOOFER” is set to “YES”.

x DISTANCE

The default setting for the speakers distance in relation to the listening position is shown below. When you set the distance using QUICK SETUP (page 19), the settings are automatically displayed. The items that are set to “NONE” in “SIZE” cannot be selected.

3.0m

3.0m 3.0m

Note

Be sure to change the value in the Setup Menu when you move the speakers.

FRONT

3.0m

Front speaker distance from the

listening position can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 1.0 to 7.0 meters.

CENTER

3.0m

Center speaker distance from the

1)2)

listening position can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 0.0 to 7.0 meters.

SURROUND

3.0m

Surround speaker distance from the

1)2)

listening position can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 0.0 to 7.0 meters.

When you perform QUICK SETUP (page 19), the default settings are changed.

The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting.

3.0m3.0m

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Notes

• When you adjust the speaker distance, the sou nd may cut off for a moment.

• If each front and surround spe akers are not placed at an equal distance from y our listening position, set th e distance according to the closes t sp eaker.

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

• Depending on the input stream, t he “DISTANCE” setting may not be effective.

x LEVEL (FRONT)

You can adjust the level of the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The items that are set to “NONE” in “SIZE” cannot be selected.

0.0 dB R

0.0 dB CENTER

0.0 dB SUBWOOFER

+3.0 dB

0.0 dB

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS only.

MHC-GNZ88D only.

Note

Depending on the subwoofer, the sound output may be smaller compared to other speakers when you adjust “SUBWOOFER” setting during test tone.

Set this between –6.0 dB and 0.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.

Set this between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.

(MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS

only) Set this between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.

(MHC-GNZ88D only) Set this between –10.0 dB and

+10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.

x LEVEL (SURROUND)

You can adjust the level of each surround speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. This setting cannot be selected when “SURROUND” is set to “NONE” in the “SIZE” setting.

0.0 dB R

0.0 dB

Set this between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.

x TEST TONE

The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust “LEVEL (FRONT)” and “LEVEL (SURROUND)”.

OFF

(MHC-GNZ88D only) The test tone is not emitted from the subwoofer.

The test tone is not emitted from the speakers.

The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence.* The test tone is emitted from the selected speakers when you set “LEVEL (FRONT)” or “LEVEL (SURROUND)”.

For MHC-GNZ77D

x SIZE

When you connect or disconnect the subwoofer, change the setting for SUBWOOFER. Since the front speaker setting is fixed, you cannot change it.

FRONT SUBWOOFER

Note

When you change the setting, the sound cuts off for a moment.

YES YES: Select this if you have

connected an optional subwoof er. NONE: Select this if an optional subwoofer is not connected.

x LEVEL (FRONT)

You can adjust the level of the front speakers and subwoofer as follows. The items that are set to “NONE” in “SIZE” cannot be selected.

0.0 dB R

0.0 dB SUBWOOFER

0.0 dB

Set this between –6.0 dB and

0.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments. Set this between –6.0 dB and

0.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments. Set this between –10.0 dB and

+10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.

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Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone

(Except for MHC-GNZ77D/ MHC-GNZ55D)

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.

The options for “SETUP” appear on the TV screen.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“CUSTOM”, then press ENTER.

The Setup Menu appears on the TV screen.

4 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“SPEAKER SETUP”, then press ENTER.

5 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“TEST TONE”, then press ENTER.

6 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“ON”, then press ENTER.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. (MHC-GNZ88D only) You will not hear the test tone from the subwoofer.

7 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“LEVEL (FRONT)”, then press ENTER.

8 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

speaker, then press ENTER.

The test tone is emitted from the selected speaker.

9 Press V or v repeatedly to adjust the

level from your listening position.

10Press ENTER when you have finished

making the adjustment.

11Repeat steps 8 to 10 to adjust the

speaker level for other speakers.

12Press B.

13 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“LEVEL (SURROUND)”, then press ENTER.

14 Repeat steps 8 to 11 to adjust the

speaker level for other speakers.

15 Press B. 16 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“TEST TONE”, then press ENTER.

17 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“OFF”, then press ENTER.

Note

When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound may cut off for a moment.

Tip

To adjust the volume of all speakers at the same time, press VOLUME +/– repeatedly (or turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit).

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Tuner

Presetting radio stations

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

Automatic tuning preset

3 Press MENU.

“MEMORY” flashes in the display.

4 Press ENTER.

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

number 1.

GROOV

Tuner

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

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to

select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” (or press TUNER/BAND on the unit repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”).

2 Press and hold TUNING +/– until the

frequency indication starts to change and then release.

“AUTO” lights up in the display when the system starts scanning for a station. Scanning stops automatically and “AUTO” disappears from the display when a station is tuned in. “TUNED” lights up in the display. When a FM stereo program is tuned in, “STEREO” lights up in the display.

TUNED STEREO MHz

GROOVE

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

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

5 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select

the preset number you want.

6 Press ENTER.

“COMPLETE” appears in the display. The station is stored.

7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other

stations.

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Manual tuning preset

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

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to

select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” (or press TUNER/BAND on the unit repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”).

2 Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to tune in

the station you want.

3 Press MENU.

“MEMORY” flashes in the display.

4 Press ENTER.

A preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1.

Preset number

GROOVE

A B

5 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select

the preset number you want.

6 Press ENTER.

“COMPLETE” appears in the display. The station is stored.

7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other

stations.

Other operations

To Do this

Tune in a station with a weak signal

Stop scanning during automatic tuning

Cancel presetting Press MENU.

Follow the procedure described in “Manual tuning preset” (page 58).

Press x.

To change the AM tuning interval (except for Saudi Arabian and Russian models)

The factory setting for AM tuning interval is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select

“AM”.

2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 3 Hold down ILLUMINATION and then press

?/1 to turn on the system.

“AM 9K STEP” or “AM 10K STEP” appears in the display.

When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Note

You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode (page 76).

Tips

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

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

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Listening to the radio

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

Listening to a preset radio station

— Preset Tuning

Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them first (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 57).

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to

select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” (or press TUNER/BAND on the unit repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”).

2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly (or turn

. OPERATION DIAL > on the unit

clockwise or counterclockwise repeatedly) to select the preset station you want.

FrequencyPreset number

TUNED STEREO MHz

GROOVE

Listening to a non-preset radio station

— Manual Tuning

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to

select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” (or press TUNER/BAND on the unit repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”).

2 Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to tune in

the station you want.

Tips

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

• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” lights up in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve.

• To record the radio programs, see “Recording onto a tape manually” (page 62) or “Timer recording radio programs” (page 75).

Tuner

Tip

You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want, then press ENTER.

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1 Press Z PUSH on deck A or deck B to

open the selected deck.

2 Load a tape into deck A or deck B.

3 Push the center of the tape lid to close

the deck.

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You can record a whole disc onto a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press DVD and load a disc you want to

record.

3 Press CD SYNC.

“SYNC” lights up in the display and “REC” flashes in the display.

Tape – Playback/Ta pe – Recording

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Recording onto a tape manually

— Manual Recording

You can record just the portions you like from a disc, tape or radio program onto a tape. (Except for MHC-GNZ55D) You can also record from connected components (see “Hooking up optional components” on page 81). Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press DVD, TUNER/BAND, TAPE A/B,

TV/SAT* or VIDEO* to select the source you want to record.

* Except for MHC-GNZ55D.

3 Load the disc, tape or tune to the

station you want to record. (Except for MHC-GNZ55D) To record from the connected component, connect the external audio sources.

4 Press REC PAUSE/START.

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

5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to record on one side or “j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both sides.

Tip

When recording on both sides: Be sure to start from the front side. If you sta rt from the reverse side, record ing stops at the end of the reverse side.

6 Press REC PAUSE/START.

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

7 Start playing the source to be

recorded.

To record from the reverse side

1 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select “TAPE

B”.

3 Press nN repeatedly until the TAPE B

reverse side indicator lights up.

Playback starts from the reverse side.

4 Press x at the point you want to start

recording.

5 Do the same procedures as step 2 to 7 of

“Recording onto a tape manually” on page 62.

To stop recording

Press x.

Notes

• (MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/MHC-GNZ88D only) When you press REC PAUSE/START during DVD function, the sound field is automati cally change d to

– LINK if the headphones are not connected. – HP 2CH if the headphones are connected.

• (MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D only) When you press REC PAUSE/START during DVD function, the sound field is automati cally change d to

– 2CH STEREO if the headphones are not

connected.

– HP 2CH if the headphones are connected.

• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

Tips

• When recording from the radio: If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.

• When recording from a disc onto a tape manually: You can turn . OPERATION DIAL > clockwise or counterclockwise repeatedly to select the tracks during recording is paused (after step 4 and before step 6 of “Recording onto a tape manually” (page 62)).

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Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

You can reinforce the 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 (movie, etc.).

Press GROOVE on the unit repeatedly.

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

GROOVE ON* t V-GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF

* The volume switches to power mode and the

equalizer curve changes.

Tips

• The default setting is “GROOVE ON”.

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

• “V-GROOVE” lights up in the display if “V-GROOVE ON” is selected.

Selecting the preset effect

Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.

Press PRESET EQ repeatedly to select the preset effect you want.

Preset effect options

Effect Category

ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL TECHNO HIP HOP

MP3 EQ MP3 audio tracks FLAT Original music source USER EQ 1

USER EQ 2 USER EQ 3

To cancel the preset effect

Press PRESET EQ repeatedly until “FLAT” appears in the display.

Note

To store the user equalizer settings, see “Adjusting and storing the graphic equalizer” on page 64.

Standard music sources

User equalizer settings

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Adjusting and storing the graphic equalizer

5 Press EQ BAND/MEMORY.

You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band, then store up to three user equalizer settings in the memory. Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Press EQ BAND/MEMORY.

Frequency Band

GROOVE

Frequency level

A B

2 Turn . OPERATION DIAL >

clockwise or counterclockwise repeatedly to adjust the frequency level.

3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the level

of frequency band “MID”.

4 Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the level

of frequency band “HIGH”.

GROOVE

6 Turn . OPERATION DIAL >

clockwise or counterclockwise repeatedly to select a user equalizer number (1~3) you want to store the equalizer settings.

7 Press EQ BAND/MEMORY.

This setting is automatically stored as the user equalizer setting you selected in step 6.

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

To cancel storing

Turn . OPERATION DIAL > clockwise repeatedly in step 6 to select “EXIT”, then press EQ BAND

To call up a user equalizer setting

Press PRESET EQ repeatedly until the user equalizer setting number you want appears in the display.

/MEMORY.

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Selecting the sound field

You can take advantage of the surround sound simply by selecting one of the sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.

1 Press SOUND FIELD.

The last selected sound field appears in the display.

2 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly (or turn . OPERATION DIAL > on the unit clockwise or

counterclockwise repeatedly) when the last selected sound field appears in the display to select the sound field you want.

You can also press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

The selectable sound fields differ depending on the function you have activated. However, the sound field changes if you connect the headphones. For details, refer to the following table.

Function Sound field (When the

DVD MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/

DVD And, one of the following operations is performed: – Activate the Karaoke Mode. – Recording or system stands by for

recording.

– Connect a microphone. TUNER

TAPE A TAPE B TV* SAT* VIDEO*

headphones are not connected)

MHC-GNZ88D only

SBS MULTI y A.F.D. AUTO y PRO LOGIC y PLII MOVIE y PLII MUSIC y V.M.DIM y LINK y 2CH STEREO

MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D only

2CH STEREO y 2CH SURR y VIRTUAL A y VIRTUAL B

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D only

LINK y LINK SURR y 2CH SURR y 2CH STEREO

MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D only

2CH STEREO y 2CH SURR

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D only

LINK y LINK SURR y 2CH SURR y 2CH STEREO

MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D only

2CH STEREO y 2CH SURR

Sound field (When the headphones are connected)

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D only

HP 2CH y HP VIRTUAL

MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D only

HP 2CH y HP SURR y HP VIRTUAL

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D only

HP 2CH

MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D only

HP 2CH y HP SURR

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D only

HP 2CH

MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D only

HP 2CH y HP SURR

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x SBS MULTI (Sound Broadcasting

System Multi mode)

Performs suitable decoding based on the source to maximize the sound field effect. This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all types of discs from multiple speakers.

x A.F.D. AUTO (Auto Format Direct Auto)

The number of sound channels depends on the source. During DVD function, when 2 channel sources such as AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD and MP3 audio tracks are played back, only 2 sound channels would be output. However, the number of sound channels output during DVD VIDEO and DivX video files playback would depend on the audio format selection.

x PRO LOGIC

Performs Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channels is decoded into 4.1 channels.

x PLII MOVIE

Performs Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channels when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. The source recorded in 2 channels is decoded into 5.1 channels.

x PLII MUSIC

Performs Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as AUDIO CDs. The source recorded in 2 channels is decoded into 5.1 channels.

x V.M.DIM

Performs DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) decoding. The source recorded in 2 channels is decoded into 5.1 channels.

x LINK

Reproduces the surround channels from the front channels.

x LINK SURR

Reproduces the surround channels from the front channels with surround effect.

x 2CH STEREO

Reproduces stereo output from multi channel sources such as DVD VIDEOs and DivX video files during DVD function. The system outputs the original sound during functions other than DVD and during playback of stereo sources such as VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD and MP3 audio tracks.

x VIRTUAL A

Creates 3 sets of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the actual front speakers. This sound field is only effective when you play back multi channel sources.

x VIRTUAL B

Creates 1 set of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers. This mode is effective when the distance between the front speakers is short. This sound field is only effective when you play back multi channel sources.

x 2CH SURR

Reproduces stereo output with surround effect from multi channel sources such as DVD VIDEO during DVD function. The system outputs the original sound with surround effect during functions other than DVD.

x HP 2CH

The normal sound field for headphones.

x HP SURR

The sound field for headphones with surround effect.

x HP VIRTUAL

The sound field for headphones with virtual surround effect. This sound field is only effective when you play back multi channel sources.

Notes

• Depending on the disc, the surround effect may not be as much as expected.

• The sound field may automatically changed when you change the function.

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Tips

• “PRO LOGIC” lights up in the display when Pro Logic decoding is performed.

• “PRO LOGIC II” lights up in the display when Pro Logic II Movie/Music mode decoding is performed.

• “VIRTUAL” lights up in the display when “HP VIRTUAL”, “VIRTUAL A”, or “VIRTUAL B” is selected.

• “VIRTUAL” and “DCS” light up in the display when “V.M.DIM” is selected.

• “SURR” lights up in the display when “HP SURR”, “2CH SURR”, or “LINK SURR” is selected.

Using the subwoofer

(MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS only)

You can use the subwoofer to enhance the bass.

Press SUB WOOFER ON/OFF on the unit repeatedly until the indicator lights up.

The subwoofer is turned on.

To turn off the subwoofer

Press SUB WOOFER ON/OFF on the unit repeatedly until the indicator turns off again.

Note

If the “SUBWOOFER” is set to “NONE” in the “SIZE” setting (page 53), there will be no sound output from the subwoofer, even though you have turned on the subwoofer.

Singing along: Karaoke

You can sing along with any multiplex AUDIO CD, multiplex VIDEO CD or DVD VIDEO in Dolby Digital Karaoke format. You need to connect an optional microphone.

Preparing for karaoke

(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR mode, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files only)

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to

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

2 Turn MIC 1 LEVEL or MIC 2 LEVEL on

the unit to MIN to reduce the microphone volume.

Note

(MHC-GNZ55D only) Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN to reduce the microphone volume.

3 Turn ECHO LEVEL on the unit to MIN to

cancel the echo effect (except for MHC-GNZ55D).

4 Connect an optional microphone to

MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack on the unit.

The Karaoke Mode is turned on. “KARAOKE MODE: ON” appears on the TV screen and “m” lights up in the display.

Note

(MHC-GNZ55D only) Connect an optional microphone to MIC jack on the unit.

Tip

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D) You need to connect 2 microphones if you want to sing duet.

5 Start playing the music and adjust the

volume.

Note

If Karaoke Mode is turned on: – during DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR

mode or DivX video files playback, the system outputs the audio format th at you ha ve select ed.

– during AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD or MP3 audio

tracks playback, the audio setting automatically changes to “1/L” and the system outputs the left channel audio on both front and surround channels.

– and you want to hear vocal, press AUDIO

repeatedly to select another audio channel.

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6 Start singing along with the music and

adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC 1 LEVEL or MIC 2 LEVEL on the unit.

Note

(MHC-GNZ55D only) Use MIC LEVEL on the unit for this operation.

To adjust the microphone echo (except for MHC-GNZ55D)

Turn ECHO LEVEL on the unit to adjust the echo effect. To cancel the echo effect, turn ECHO LEVEL on the unit to MIN.

To turn off the Karaoke Mode

Disconnect all the microphones or press KARAOKE MODE. “KARAOKE MODE: OFF” appears on the TV screen and “m” disappears from the display.

Notes

• You can also turn on the Karaoke Mode by pressing KARAOKE MODE.

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

• Karaoke Mode is automatically turned off when you: – turn off the system. – change the function. – connect the headphones. – turn on the test tone.

• (MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/MHC-GNZ88D only) When you turn on the Karaoke Mode, the sound field is automatically changed to

– LINK if the headphones are not connected. – HP 2CH if the headphones are connected.

• (MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D only) When you turn on the Karaoke Mode, the sound field is automatically changed to

– 2CH STEREO if the headphones are not

connected.

– HP 2CH if the headphones are connected.

Singing karaoke by reducing the vocal

(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR mode, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files only)

You can enjoy karaoke with any disc, even if it is not a karaoke or multiplex disc by reducing the sound of the vocal.

1 Press DISPLAY once or twice when

Karaoke Mode is turned on while playing a disc.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(KARAOKE PON), then press

ENTER.

The options for “KARAOKE PON” appear on the TV screen.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“ON”, then press ENTER.

The sound of vocal is reduced.

Notes

• The singer’s voice may not be reduced when: – only a few instruments are playing. – a duet is being played back. – the source has strong echoes or chorus. – the singer’s voice deviates from the center. – the voice on the source is singing in high soprano

or tenor.

• To cancel the “KARAOKE PON” effect, select “OFF” in step 3.

• You can also change the “KARAOKE PON” setting by pressing KARAOKE PON when the Karaoke Mode is turned on. The following display appears on the TV screen.

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• The “KARAOKE PON” setting is automatically changed to “OFF” when you:

– turn off the system. – change the function. – connect the headphones. – turn on the test tone. – turn off the Karaoke Mode. – open the disc tray. – change the disc. – set “VOCAL” to “ON”.

Adjusting the pitch of the music

(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR mode, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files only)

You can adjust the pitch of the music to suit your vocal range. You can adjust the key higher or lower in 13 steps (26 – #6).

1 Press DISPLAY once or twice when

Karaoke Mode is turned on while playing a disc.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(KEY CONTROL), then press

ENTER.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

key you want.

The key is changed.

Notes

• You can also change the “KEY CONTROL” setting by pressing KEY CONTROL 2 to reduce the key and KEY CONTROL # to increase the key when the Karaoke Mode is turned on. The following display appears on the TV screen.

654321 123456

• The “KEY CONTROL” setting may automatically changed to default setting when you:

– turn off the system. – change the function. – connect the headphones. – turn on the test tone. – turn off the Karaoke Mode. – open the disc tray. – change the disc. – perform Lock Search or Slow-motion Play. – change the track or title.

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do the above operation.

• To cancel the “KEY CONTROL” effect, select “3” in step 3.

Turning on the vocals

Sound Adjustment

When Karaoke Mode is turned on and a DVD VIDEO in Dolby Digital Karaoke format is played back, you can turn on the guide vocal recorded in the tracks.

1 Press DISPLAY once or twice when

Karaoke Mode is turned on while playing a disc.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(VOCAL), then press ENTER.

The options for “VOCAL” appear on the TV screen.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“ON”, then press ENTER.

The vocal is turned on.

x During DVD VIDEO playback

You can listen to the guide vocal recorded in the Dolby Digital Karaoke format.

x During AUDIO CD or VIDEO CD

playback

When Karaoke Mode is turned on, the system outputs the left channel (accompaniment channel) from both front and surround speakers. You can listen to the vocal when you set “VOCAL” to “ON”.

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Notes

• To turn off the vocal, select “OFF” in step 3.

• For DVD VIDEOs without guide vocal, you cannot turn on the vocal.

• When playing a DVD VIDEO, this function only works for Dolby Digital Karaoke format.

• The “VOCAL” setting is automatically changed to “OFF” when you: – turn off the system. – change the function. – connect the headphones. – turn on the test tone. – turn off the Karaoke Mode. – open the disc tray. – change the disc. – set “KARAOKE PON” to “ON”.

Speaker output in Dolby Digital Karaoke format

Accompaniment

(Left)

Guide melody

Guide vocal 1

You can select any of these. These are output from the front and surround speakers. For details, see “Selecting the vocals” (page 70) and “Turning on the guide melody” (page 71).

Accompaniment

Guide vocal 2

(Right)

Dolby Digital Karaoke format

The Dolby Digital format, which reproduces surround sound using 5 channels, can also contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody and guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the accompaniment. You can select them when Karaoke Mode is turned on.

Speaker output in normal Dolby Digital format (5.1 channel)

Front (Left) Center Front (Right)

Surround

(Left)

Surround

(Right)

You can check the audio information by pressing AUDIO (page 43). When playing a Dolby Digital Karaoke disc, “9” appears at the current audio format (page 4 3) . Example:

DOLBY DIGITAL

3 /

2/0:Recorded only with accompaniment. 3/0:Recorded with guide melody. 3/1:Recorded with guide melody and

one guide vocal.

3/2:Recorded with guide melody and tw

guide vocals.

Selecting the vocals

After setting “VOCAL” to “ON”, you can change the vocal type.

1 Press DISPLAY once or twice when

Karaoke Mode is turned on while playing a disc.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

ENTER.

The options for “VOCAL SELECT” appear on the TV screen.

(VOCAL SELECT), then press

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x When playing a DVD VIDEO

t 1+2 (Guide vocal 1+2)

1 (Guide vocal 1)

2 (Guide vocal 2)

x When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO

t L+R (The same sound is output from

both speakers)

STEREO (The stereo sound)

x When playing a Super VCD

t 1:L+R

1:STEREO (The stereo sound of the audio track 1)

2:L+R

2:STEREO (The stereo sound of the audio track 2)

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

vocal type you want, then press ENTER.

The vocal is changed.

Notes

• For DVD VIDEOs with 1 guide vocal recorded, you cannot change the vocal.

• When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function only works for Dolby Digital Karaoke format.

• The “VOCAL SELECT” setting is automatically changed to default setting when you

– turn off the system. – change the function. – connect the headphones. – turn on the test tone. – turn off the Karaoke Mode. – open the disc tray. – change the disc.

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do the above operation.

Turning on the guide melody

You can turn on the guide melody when singing with DVD VIDEO in Dolby Digital Karaoke format.

1 Press DISPLAY once or twice when

Karaoke Mode is turned on while playing a disc.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(GUIDE MELODY), then press

ENTER.

The options for “GUIDE MELODY” appear on the TV screen.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“ON”, then press ENTER.

The guide melody is turned on.

Notes

• To turn off the guide melody, select “OFF” in step 3.

• When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function only work for Dolby Digital Karaoke format.

• For DVD VIDEOs without guide melody, you cannot hear the guide melody even if you set the setting to “ON”.

• The “GUIDE MELODY” setting is automatically changed to “OFF” when you:

– turn off the system. – change the function. – connect the headphones. – turn on the test tone. – turn off the Karaoke Mode. – open the disc tray. – change the disc.

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Selecting the scoring mode

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

You can select “SCORE MODE” only when the Karaoke Mode is turned on. Your score is calculated by comparing your voice with the music source.

1 Press DISPLAY once or twice when

Karaoke Mode is turned on while playing a disc.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(SCORE MODE), then press

ENTER.

The options for “SCORE MODE” appear on the TV screen.

NORMAL

NORMAL EASY DEMO

DVD VIDEO

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

•NORMAL level.

• EASY : Beginner or intermediate level.

• DEMO : Demonstration mode. Consistently displays a high score for every song.

: Advance or professional

4 Press ENTER. 5 Press SCORE before singing a song in

Karaoke Mode.

The previous highest score appears on the TV screen.

6 After singing for more than a minute,

press SCORE again to view your score.

Your score is calculated from a scale of 0 to 99.

Notes

• The highest score is reset when the system is turned off.

• The score calculating function may be canceled when certain buttons are pressed.

• In some cases, you may not be able to use the scoring mode.

Tip

The “SCORE MODE” setting is automatically changed to “NORMAL” when the system is turned off.

Mixing and recording onto a tape

You can mix the sound from the microphone (singing or speaking) with the music source and record it onto the tape. Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Turn MIC 1 LEVEL or MIC 2 LEVEL to

MIN to reduce the microphone volume.

Note

(MHC-GNZ55D only) Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to reduce the

microphone volume.

2 Connect an optional microphone to

MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack.

Note

(MHC-GNZ55D only) Connect an optional microphone to MIC jack.

3 Prepare the music source you want to

mix. Then, insert a recordable tape into deck B.

4 Press the function button of the source

you want to record (e.g., DVD).

If you want to record from TAPE A, press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select “TAPE A”.

5 Press REC PAUSE/START.

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

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6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to record on one side. Select “j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both sides.

Tip

When recording on both sides: Be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, record ing stops at the end of the reverse side.

7 Press REC PAUSE/START.

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

8 Start playing the source to be

recorded.

Start singing along with the music.

9 Adjust the microphone volume by

turning MIC 1 LEVEL or MIC 2 LEVEL.

Note

(MHC-GNZ55D only) Use MIC LEVEL for this operation.

To record from the reverse side

1 Do the same procedures as step 1 to 3 of

“Mixing and recording onto a tape” on page 72.

2 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select

“TAPE B”.

3 Press nN repeatedly until TAPE B

reverse side indicator lights up.

Playback starts from reverse side.

4 Press x at the point you want to start

recording.

5 Do the same procedures as step 4 to 9 of

“Mixing and recording onto a tape” on page 72.

To stop recording

Press x.

After you have finished

Turn MIC 1 LEVEL or MIC 2 LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack. (MHC-GNZ55D only) Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC jack.

Notes

• (MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/MHC-GNZ88D only) When you connect an optional microphone during DVD function, the sound field is automatically changed to – LINK if the headphones are not connected. – HP 2CH if the headphones are connected.

• (MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D only) When you connect an optional microphone during DVD function, the sound field automatically changed to

– 2CH STEREO if the headphones are not

connected.

– HP 2CH if the headphones are connected.

• During DVD function, the Karaoke Mode is automatically turned on when you connect an optional microphone to MIC*, MIC 1, or MIC 2 jack.

* MHC-GNZ55D only .

Tips

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

• If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the TAPE A function and not playing any tape.

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

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

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the minute display changes cyclically as follows: 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN t … t 10MIN t OFF

Other operations

Note

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

Tip

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Other operations

To Do this

Check the setting 1 Press TIMER MENU.

Change the setting Start from step 1. Cancel the Play

Timer

Notes

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

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

• The Play Timer will not be activated if the system is turned on or if “STANDBY” flashes in the display.

Tips

• The system turns on 30 seconds before the preset time.

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

“TIMER SELECT” flashes in the display.

2 Press ENTER. 3 Press V or v repeatedly to

select “PLAY SELECT”, then press ENTER.

1 Press TIMER MENU.

“TIMER SELECT” flashes in the display.

2 Press ENTER. 3 Press V or v repeatedly to

select “TIMER OFF”, then press ENTER.

Timer recording radio programs

You can record from a preset radio station from a specified time. To make timer recording, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 57) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 18).

1 Tune in the preset radio station (see

“Listening to a preset radio station” on page 59).

2 Press TIMER MENU. 3 Press V or v repeatedly to select “REC

SET”, then press ENTER.

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

4 Set the time to start recording.

Press V or v repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes in the display. Press

V or v repeatedly to set the minute,

then press ENTER. “OFF” appears and the hour indicator flashes in the display.

5 Set the time to stop recording following

the same procedure as step 4.

“REC”, followed by the start time, the stop time and the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., “FM5 TAPE”) appears in the display before the original display returns.

6 Load a recordable tape into deck B.

Make sure the tape is in the front side.

7 Press DIRECTION on the unit

repeatedly to select “g” to record on one side or “j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both sides.

When recording from the reverse side, press FUNCTION +/– (or TAPE A/B on the unit) repeatedly to select “TAPE B”. Then, press

(or nN on the unit) repeatedly until

the TAPE B reverse side indicator lights up to start playback of the reverse side. Press x at the point where you want to start recording.

Note

When recording on both sides: Be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of reverse side.

8 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

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Other operations

To Do this

Check the setting 1 Press TIMER MENU.

Change the setting Start from step 1. Cancel the Timer

Recording

Notes

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

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

• The Timer Recording will not be activated if the system is turned on or if “STANDBY” flashes in the display.

• The volume is reduced to minimum during Timer Recording.

• Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the recording starts (about 30 seconds before the preset time).

Tips

• The system turns on 30 seconds before the preset time.

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

“TIMER SELECT” flashes in the display.

2 Press ENTER. 3 Press V or v repeatedly to

select “REC SELECT”, then press ENTER.

1 Press TIMER MENU.

“TIMER SELECT” flashes in the display.

2 Press ENTER. 3 Press V or v repeatedly to

select “TIMER OFF”, then press ENTER.

Display

Turning off the display

— Power Saving Mode

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

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

To cancel Power Saving Mode

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

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

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

Note

You cannot perform the following operations during Power Saving Mode: – Setting the clock (page 18). – Changing the AM tuning interval (page 58). – Turning on the system by pressing DVD, TUNER/

BAND, TAPE A/B, TV/SAT* or VIDEO* on the unit.

* Except for MHC-GNZ55D.

– Changing the color system (page 16).

Tips

• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode.

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

t Clock2) t No display

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Changing the power illuminator

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

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

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D only

PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN OFF

MHC-GNZ55D only

PATTERN ON t PATTERN OFF

Notes

• When you press VOLUME +/– (or turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit), the power illuminator shows the current volume level.

• During the demonstration display, you can turn on or off the power illuminator by pressing ILLUMINATION on the unit.

Viewing information about the disc in the front panel display

You can check the elapsed playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc. When a DVD-TEXT disc, CD-TEXT disc, DATA DVD or DATA CD is loaded, you can also check the information recorded on disc, such as the titles.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Disc information t Clock display seconds) t Effect name (for 8 seconds)

(for 8

Checking the elapsed playing time, remaining time and titles

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly during playback.

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

x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-R/

DVD-RW in VR mode

• When the menu or the title without a chapter is played back Elapsed playing time of the menu or the current title t Title of the disc

• When a chapter other than above condition is played back Elapsed playing time of the current title t Remaining time of the current title t Elapsed playing time of the current chapter t Remaining time of the current chapter t Title of the disc

x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC

function is not activated)

2)3)

Elapsed playing time of the current track t Remaining time of the current track t Elapsed playing time of the current disc time of the current disc

x When playing an AUDIO CD

t Title of the disc

Elapsed playing time of the current track t Remaining time of the current track t Elapsed playing time of the current disc time of the current disc

x When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD

(with PBC function is activated)

Elapsed playing time of the current scene t Title of the disc

x When playing a Super VCD (with PBC

function is not activated)

Elapsed playing time of the current track t Title of the disc

x When playing MP3 audio tracks on a

DATA CD or DATA DVD

2)7)

2)6)

t Title of the disc

Elapsed playing time of the current track t Title of the track

t Remaining

2)6)

Display

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x When playing DivX video files on a DATA

CD or DATA DVD

Elapsed playing time of the current file t Title of the file

Checking the total playing time and titles

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly when playback is stopped.

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

x DVD VIDEO or DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR

mode

Total number of titles on the disc t Title of the disc

x VIDEO CD (with PBC function is not

activated) or AUDIO CD

Total number of the tracks on the disc and the total playing time of the disc t Title of the disc

x VIDEO CD (with PBC function is

activated)

Total number of scene on the disc t Title of the disc

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

“NO TEXT” appears in the display if the DVD VIDEO is not a DVD-TEXT disc, the AUDIO CD is not a CD-TEXT disc or the VIDEO CD does not have text information.

The current chapter number and the current title number is displayed for 2 seconds before the display returns to elapsed playing time when you press TIME/TEXT during display of title of the disc.

When Program Play or Shuffle Play is activated, the elapsed playing time and the remaining time of the disc would be skipped.

The current album number and the current file number is displayed for 2 seconds before the display returns to elapsed playing time when you press TIME/TEXT during display of title of the file.

The current track number and current index number is displayed for 2 seconds before the display returns to elapsed playing time when you press TIME/ TEXT during display of the title of disc.

The current scene number is displayed for 2 seconds before the display returns to elapsed playing time when you press TIME/TEXT during display of title of the disc.

Notes

• If you play back a disc containing JPEG image files only, “JPEG” or “NO AUDIO” appears in the display.

• When the selected disc is a DATA CD or DATA DVD with MP3 audio tracks an d/or JPEG image files or a DATA CD or DATA DVD with DivX video files, the total number of albums on the disc appears in the display when playback is stopped and the list of album/title/file is not displayed on the TV screen.

• Yo u can no t use TIME/TEXT to change the display of disc information when:

– a JPEG image file is played back. – playback is stopped for DATA CD or DATA DVD

with MP3 audio tracks and/or JPEG image files.

– playback is stopped for DATA CD or DATA DVD

with DivX video files.

• If the MP3 audio track title contains characters which cannot be displayed, these characters will be displayed as “*”.

• The elapsed playing time of MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files may not be displayed correctly.

Viewing information about the disc on the TV screen

You can check the elapsed playing time and remaining time of the current disc, title, chapter, track, scene or file, and the total playing time of the disc. You can also check the DVD-TEXT, CD-TEXT, disc title, album title, track title and file title recorded on the disc.

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Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly during playback to change the time and title information.

The time display and title display that you can view on the TV screen depends on the disc you are playing.

Bit rate

128k

17:30T

Time information

JAZZ RIVER SIDE

Album title Disc/track/file title

The time display appears at the top portion of the TV screen and the title display appears at the bottom portion of the TV screen.

x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-R/

DVD-RW in VR mode

• T **:**:** Elapsed playing time of the current title

• T– **:**:** Remaining time of the current title

• C **:**:** Elapsed playing time of the current chapter

• C– **:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter

• **:**:** Elapsed playing time of the menu or current title without a chapter

• Title of disc

x When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD

(with PBC function is activated)

• **:** Elapsed playing time of the current scene

• Title of disc

x When playing a Super VCD (with PBC

function is not activated)

• T **:** Elapsed playing time of the current track

• Title of disc

x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC

function is not activated) or AUDIO CD

• T **:** Elapsed playing time of the current track

• T –**:** Remaining time of the current track

• D **:** Elapsed playing time of the current disc

• D –**:** Remaining time of the current disc

• Title of disc

x When playing MP3 audio tracks on a

DATA CD or DATA DVD

• T **:** Elapsed playing time of the current track

• Title of the track and album

x When playing JPEG image files on a

DATA CD or DATA DVD

• Title of the album

When playing DivX video files on a DATA

CD or DATA DVD

•**:**:** Elapsed playing time of the current file

• Title of the track and file

“NO TEXT” appears in the display if: – the DVD VIDEO is not a DVD-TEXT disc, or – the AUDIO CD is not a CD-TEXT disc, or – the VIDEO CD or Super VCD does not have text

information.

Notes

• Only alphabet letters, numbers and some symbols

can be displayed.

• Depending on the type of disc being played back, the

system can only display a limited number of characters. Depending on the disc, not all text characters are displayed.

• For MP3 audio tracks with format other than ISO

9660 Level 1 and Level 2, or Joliet in expansion format, album title and track title may not be displayed.

Display

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Checking the date information of JPEG image files

You can check the date information during playback when Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image files.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback until the Control Menu for JPEG image files appears on the TV screen.

)

1 ( 8

)

1 ( 2 0 01/ 01/ 2003

Date information

* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital

camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics & Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

Notes

• If there is no date information or the data is damaged on the disc, the system cannot display the date information.

• The date information format varies depending on the area.

DATA CD

JPEG

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Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

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

Front panel

Optional Components

Except for MHC-GNZ55D.

From the audio and video output jacks of the VCR

VCR

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Rear panel

TV or satellite tuner

From the audio output jacks of the TV or satellite tuner

To the digital optical input jack of the digital component

To the audio input jack of the optional subwoofer

Amplifier

Subwoofer

To the component video input jacks of the TV or projector

TV or Projector

For MHC-GNZ55D

To the video input jack of the TV

To the S video input jack of the TV

For MHC-GN999D/ MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D/ MHC-GNZ77D

D-LIGHT SYNC Controller (DLS-1)

Except for MHC-GNZ55D.

MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D only.

MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D only.

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A VIDEO INPUT VIDEO jack

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

Use a video cord (not supplied) to connect the video output jack of the VCR to this jack. You can then output video signal through this system.

B VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio output jacks of the VCR to these jacks. You can then output audio signal through this system.

C TV/SAT AUDIO IN L/R jacks

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio output jacks of an optional component (such as TV or satellite tuner) to these jacks. You can then output audio signal through this system.

D DVD DIGITAL OUT jack

(MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D only)

Use a digital optical cord (square, not supplied) to connect the digital optical input jack of the amplifier to this jack. The sound is output through this system when DVD function is selected. You can enjoy 5.1 channel sound, if the connected amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. If the jack is covered with a cap, remove it before use.

Note

If you press AUDIO, SOUND FIELD or any karaoke button, or if you connect or disconnect microphones or headphones, the sound cuts off for a moment.

E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

jacks

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

Use component video cords (not supplied) to connect the component video input jacks of the TV or projector to these jacks. If your TV accept progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set to progressive format (page 21). You can enjoy higher quality video images.

Note

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

F S VIDEO OUT jack

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

Use an S video cord (not supplied) to connect the S video input jack of the TV to this jack. You can enjoy higher quality video images.

Note

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

G VIDEO OUT jack

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

H SUBWOOFER OUT jack

(MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D only)

Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect the audio input jack of an optional subwoofer* to this jack.

* SA-GNV111D is recommended.

In some areas, the SA-GNV111D may not yet be available.

Note

The effect may be limited or noise may occur depending on the connected subwoofer or the type of music being played back. For details, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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I D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack

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

D-LIGHT SYNC

Controller cord

* Refer to the operating instructions supplied

with the D-LIGHT SYNC Controller for the recommended lighting device.

Note

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

To switch between the “TV” and “SAT” function

Hold down TV/SAT and press ?/1 while the system is turned on. Release ?/1 first, then release TV/SAT. The system switches the function from “TV” to “SAT” or vice versa.

Note

If the sound is distorted or too loud when “TV” is selected, change the function to “SAT”.

Listening to a connected VCR

1 Connect the audio and video cords.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 81.

2 Press VIDEO on the unit.

Start playing the connected VCR.

Note

The video signal from the connected VCR is only output through the VIDEO OUT jack of this unit.

Tip

You can press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “TV”, “SAT” or “VIDEO”.

Listening to audio from a connected component

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

Listening to a connected TV or satellite tuner

Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 81.

2 Press TV/SAT.

Enjoying the multi channel sound with the optional amplifier

(MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D only)

1 Connect the digital optical cord.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 81.

2 Connect the speakers to an optional

amplifier equipped with a decoder.

For the speakers placement, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected amplifier.

3 Start playing a multi channel source,

such as a DVD VIDEO.

4 Select the audio format you want.

See “Selecting the audio format” on page 43.

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

1 Make sure the power cord and speaker

cords are connected correctly and firmly.

2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting

checklist below and take the indicated corrective action.

If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

T roubleshooting

General

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

• The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1

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There is acoustic feedback.

• Reduce the volume.

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

The color irregularity on a TV scr ee n persists.

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

The sound from the component connected to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN L/R jacks is distorted.*

• If “TV” appears in the display when you press TV/SAT on the unit, switch to “SAT” function (see “Listening to a connecte d TV or satellite tuner” on page 84).

* Except for MHC-GNZ55D.

Speakers

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

• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

• Check that the speaker are connected securely and correctly.

• The source being played back is monaural.

• Adjust the level of each speaker (page 55).

The sound comes from the center speaker

only.

• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.

There is no sound from the subwoofer.

• Set the subwoofer level to the appropriate level.

• No sound is produced from the subwoofer when you play back a DVD VIDEO that does not have subwoofer output recorded.

• The software being played back has limited sound effects.

• Check that the subwoofer is connected securely and correctly.

• Make sure that “SUBWOOFER” is set to “YES” (page 54 or 55).

• (MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS only) Make sure you have pressed SUB WOOFER ON/OFF on the unit to turn on the subwoofer.

There is no sound from the surround speaker.

• Set the surround speaker level to the appropriate level.

• The software being played back has limited sound effects. Check the volume with the test tone (page 56).

• Check that the surround speakers are connected securely and correctly.

• Make sure that “SURROUND” is set to “SIDE” or “BEHIND” (page 54).

There is no sound from the center speaker.

• Set the center speaker level to the appropriate level.

• The software being played back has limited sound effects. Check the volume with the test tone (page 56).

• Check that the center speaker is connected securely and correctly.

• Make sure that “CENTER” is set to “YES” (page 54).

Sound lacks bass.

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

Except for MHC-GNZ55D.

Except for MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D.

Disc Player

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears in the display.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

The disc tray does not close.

• Load the disc correctly.

• Always close the disc tray by pressing Z OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit. Do not forcibly pu sh the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction.

The disc does not eject.

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

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Playback does not start.

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

• Wipe the disc clean (page 93).

• R el o ad th e d i sc .

• Load the disc that this system can play back (page 6).

• L oa d the disc correctly.

• Load the disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up.

• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the syste m turned on fo r a few hours until the moisture evaporates.

• Press H (or nN on the unit) to start playback.

• The region code on the DVD VIDEO does not match the system.

• Cancel the Custom Parental Control function (page 46).

The sound skips.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 93).

• R el o ad th e d i sc .

• Move the unit to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).

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

Playback does not start from the first track.

• The system is in Program Play or Shuffle Play mode. Turn off Program Pla y and Shuffle Play.

• Resume Play has been selected. Press x twice. Then, press H (or nN on the unit) to start playback (page 26).

• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen.

Playback starts automatically.

• The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function.

Playback stops automatically.

• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the pl ayback stops at auto pause signal.

You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Lock Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play.

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.

The MP3 audio track cannot be played back.

• The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet in expansion format.

• The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

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

• The data is not stored in MP3 format.

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

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

• The “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” setting has been set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 36).

• The disc contains more than 200 albums.

• The album contains more than 600 tracks when the “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)”.

• The album contains more than 300 tracks when the “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”.

• The DATA CD or DATA DVD contains a DivX video file.

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

• After the system reads all the tracks on the disc, playback may take more time than usual if: – the number of albums or tracks on the disc is

very large.

– the album and track organization structure is

very complex.

The JPEG image file cannot be played back.

• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet in expansion format.

• The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

• The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”.

• The data is not stored in JPEG format.

• The JPEG image file is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG mode which is mainly used on the Internet website.

• The “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” setting has been set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 36).

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

• JPEG image files with a high width to length ratio cannot be played back.

• The disc contains more than 200 albums.

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• The album contains more than 600 files when the “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)”.

• The album contains more than 300 files when the “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”.

• The DATA CD or DATA DVD contains a DivX video file.

The DivX video file cannot be played b ack.

• The DATA CD is not recorded in a DivX format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet in expansion format.

• The DATA DVD is not recorded in a DivX format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

• The DivX video file does not have the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX”.

• DivX video files with a high width to length ratio cannot be played back.

• The data is not stored in DivX format.

• The disc contains more than 200 albums.

• The album contains more than 600 files.

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

The disc title, album title, track title, CD-TEXT and DVD-TEXT characters do not appear properly.

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

• The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follows: – Upper cases (A to Z) – Numbers (0 to 9) – Symbols (< > * +, – / [ ] \ _) Other characters may not be displayed correct l y.

The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound track.

• Make sure the sound field is set properly (page 65).

• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 15 and 53).

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or stereo, even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format.

The sound loses stereo effect when you play back an AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD, MP3 audio track, DivX video file or DVD VIDEO.

• Unplug the microphone or press KARAOKE MODE repeatedly until “m” disappears from the display.

• Make sure the system is connected properly.

When you press m or M, “Operation not Possible” appears on the TV screen.

• The CD Graphics is played back. This is not a malfunction.

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/MHC-GNZ88D/ MHC-GNZ77D* only. * Russian model only.

Latin American models only.

Picture

There is no picture.

• Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD” (or press DVD on the unit).

• Check that the system is connected securely.

• The video cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.

• Make sure you connect the unit to the video input jack of your TV (page 15).

• Make sure you turn on the TV and operate the TV correctly.

• You have connected your TV to the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks but your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In this case, set to interlace format (the default setting) (page 21).*

• You have set to progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In this case, set to interlace format (the default setting) (page 21).*

• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set to progressive format. In this case, set to interlace format (the default setting) (page 21).*

• Make sure you select the video input on the TV so that you can view the pictures from the system.

• Make sure you set the color system correctly, according to your TV’s color system.

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Picture noise appears.

• Clean the disc.

• If video signal from your system has to go through your VCR to your TV, the copy-protection applied to some DVD VIDEO programs could affect the picture quality. If you still experience problems after checking your connect i on s, connect your unit directly to your TV’s S video input (page 16).*

• Set the color system to match your TV (page 51).

The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be changed even though you can set “TV TYPE” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Menu when you play back a wide picture.

• The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD VIDEO.

• If you connect the unit with the S video cord, connect directly to the TV.* Otherwise, you may not change the aspect ratio.

• Depending on the TV, you may not change the aspect ratio.

Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the language you want.

• Select the language you want for the on-screen display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Menu (page 50).

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played back.

• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing the language for the sound track.

The subtitles language cannot be changed.

• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played back.

• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing the subtitles.

The subtitles cannot be turned off.

• The DVD VIDEO prohibits turning off subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.

• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played back.

• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing the angles.

* Except for MHC-GNZ55D.

Tuner

There is severe hum or noise. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display)

• Set the proper band and frequency (page 57).

• Connect the antenna properly (page 16).

• Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend that you connect a commercially available external antenna.

• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sur e you ex tend it fully.

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

• Try turning off the surrounding electrical equipment.

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

• Press FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” disappears from the display.

Tape deck

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

• The tape heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 93).

• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 93).

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 93).

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

• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 93).

Noise increases or the high frequenc ies are erased.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 93).

The tape does not record.

• No tape is loaded. Load a tape.

• The tab has been removed from the tape. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 93).

• The tape has reeled to the end.

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Optional components

There is no sound.

• Refer to General item “There is no sound.” (page 85) and check the condition of the system.

• Connect the component properly (page 81) 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.

4 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“YES”, then press ENTER

It takes a few seconds to complete. Do not press ?/1 when resetting the system.

* Except for Parental Control settings

Notes

• (MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS only) Turn off the subwoofer before you reset the system.

• (MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D only) If you have connected an optional subwoofer, turn off the subwoofer before you reset the system.

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

Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in. 3 Press ?/1 to turn on the unit. 4 Press x, ILLUMINATION and ?/1 at the

same time.

“COLD RESET” appears in the display.

The system is reset to the factory settings except for DVD settings. You need to readjust all the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock and timer.

To return the DVD setup to the default settings*, perform reset as follows:

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

“RESET”, then press ENTER.

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-character service number (e.g. C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on the TV screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

First 3 characters of the service number

C 13 This disc is dirty.

C 31 The disc is not inserted correctly.

E XX (XX is a number)

Cause and corrective action

• Clean the disc with a soft cloth (page 93).

• Restart the system, then re-insert the disc correctly.

To prevent a malfunction, th e system has performed the self-diagnosis function.

• Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5-char acter service number. Example: E 61 10

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Messages

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

Disc

CANNOT PLAY

• A disc that cannot be played back was inserted.

• A DVD VIDEO with unsupported region code was inserted.

NO DISC

There is no disc on the disc tray.

PUSH STOP

You have pressed the buttons whose operation is only possible when playback is stopped.

READING

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

PLEASE WAIT

The system is doing initialization process.

DATA ERROR

• The MP3 audio track, JPEG image file and DivX video file you want to play back is damaged.

• The MP3 audio track does not conform to MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.

• The JPEG image file does not conform to DCF format.

• The DivX video file does not conform to a DivX Certified profiles.

• The MP3 audio track has the extension “.MP3” but it is not in MP3 format.

• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” but it is not in JPEG format.

• The DivX video file has the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” but it is not in DivX format.

PASSWORD

Custom Parental Control or Parental Control is set.

Tape

NO TAB

You cannot record the tape becaus e the tab has been removed from the tape.

NO TAPE

There is no tape in the tape deck .

Timer

OFF TIME NG

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

Others

NOT IN USE

You have pressed a button whose operation is not allowed or invalid at that time.

INVALID

You have pressed an invalid button.

When displaying the version number on the TV screen

When you turn on the system, the version number “VER.X.XX” (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and then turn on the system again to operate.

VER.X.XX

T roubleshooting

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Additional Information

Precautions

On operating voltage

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

On safety

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

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the power cord (mai ns lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit 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 unit in an inclined position.

• Do not place the unit in locations where it is: – extremely hot or cold – dusty or dirty – very humid – subject to vibrations – subject to direct sunlight.

• Use caution when placing the 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 build-up

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

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

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

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

In case color irregularity is observed on a nearby TV screen

With the magnetically shielded type of speakers, the speakers can be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularity may still be observed on the TV screen depending on the type of your TV set.

If color irregularity is observed...

Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity is observed again...

Place the speakers farther aw ay from the TV set.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your TV screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image dis pl ay ed on your TV for an extended period of time, you risk permanent damage to your TV screen. Projec ti o n TVs are especially suscept ible to this.

On operation

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the disc an d leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• Before you move the unit, make sure that all discs are removed from the unit.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning disc, disc/lens cleaner

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause apparatus to malfunction.

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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 under direct sunlight.

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

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

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

– discs that have labels printed using a special ink

that feels tacky when touched.

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

Cleaning the cabinet

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

To save a tape permanently

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

Break off the tape tab

When using a tape longer than 90 minutes

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

Cleaning the tape heads

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

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape afte r every 20 to 30 hour s of use with a separately sold demagnetizing tape. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing tape.

Specifications

Amplifier section

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS (HCD-GN999D)

The following are measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240V, 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 135 W + 135 W

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) Front speaker: 160 W + 160 W

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD) Center speaker: 50 W

(16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD) Surround speaker: 50 W + 50 W

(16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD) Subwoofer: 160 W (6 ohms at 100 Hz,

10% THD)

Additional Information

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

Before placing a tape into the tape deck

Take up any slack in the tape deck. Otherwise, the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape de ck an d become damaged.

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Tape deck section

Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),

using Sony TYPE I tape

Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)

0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(50 kHz step) Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

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

(with the interval set at

10 kHz)

531 – 1,710 kHz

(with the interval set at

9kHz) Saudi Arabian and Russian models:

531– 1,602 kHz

(with the interval set at

9 kHz) Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz

(with the interval set at

9 kHz)

530 – 1,710 kHz

(with the interval set at

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

Speaker

For MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS

• Front speaker (SS-GN999D/SS-GN999S)

Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type,

magnetically shielded Speaker units Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 281 x 417 x

310.5 mm

Mass Approx. 7.2 kg net per

speaker

•Surround speaker (SS-RSX999D)

Speaker system Full range, bass-reflex

type Speaker units Full range: 8 cm, cone type x 2 Nominal impedance 16 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 268 x 107 x

117 mm Mass Approx. 1.2 kg net per

speaker

• Center speaker (SS-CT999D)

Speaker system Full range, bass-reflex

type, magnetically

shielded Speaker units Full range: 8 cm, cone type x 2 Nominal impedance 16 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 268 x 107 x

117 mm Mass Approx. 1.4 kg

• Sub woofer (SS-WGV999D)

Speaker system 1-way, bass-reflex type,

magnetically shielded Speaker units Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Nominal Impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 262 x 327 x

370 mm Mass Approx. 6.6 kg

For MHC-GNZ88D

• Front speaker (SS-GNZ88D)

Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type,

magnetically shielded Speaker units Woofer: 18 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, horn type Nominal Impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 238 x 362 x

245 mm Mass Approx. 4.2 kg net per

speaker

• Surround speaker (SS-RS8D)

Speaker system Full range, bass-reflex

type Speaker units Full range: 8 cm, cone type Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 165 x 95 x

99 mm Mass Approx. 0.7 kg net per

speaker

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• Center speaker (SS-CT8D)

Speaker system Full range, bass-reflex

type, magnetically

shielded Speaker units Full range: 8 cm, cone type Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 225 x 95 x

100 mm Mass Approx. 0.9 kg

For MHC-GNZ77D

• Front speaker (SS-GNZ77D)

Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type,

magnetically shielded Speaker units Woofer: 18 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, horn type Nominal Impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 238 x 362 x

245 mm Mass Approx. 4.2 kg net per

speaker

For MHC-GNZ55D

• Front speaker (SS-GNZ55D)

Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type,

magnetically shielded Speaker units Woofer: 18 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, horn type Nominal Impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 238 x 362 x

225 mm Mass Approx. 4.1 kg net per

speaker

General

Power requirements Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 127 V AC, 60 Hz Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V or 220 – 240 V

AC, 50/60 Hz

Adjustable with voltage

selector Thai model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 120 V or 220 – 240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Adjustable with voltage

selector

Power consumption MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS:

160 W MHC-GNZ88D: 100 W MHC-GNZ77D: 75 W MHC-GNZ55D: 45 W

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) HCD-GN999D/HCD-GNZ88D/HCD-GNZ77D/ HCD-GNZ55D:

280 x 326 x 385.5 mm

Mass (Approx.) HCD-GN999D/HCD-GNZ88D:

7.1 kg

HCD-GNZ77D/HCD-GNZ55D:

6.4 kg

Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1)

Batteries (2)

AM loop antenna (1)

FM lead antenna (1)

Video cord (1)

Front speaker pads (8)

Surround speaker pads (8)

(MHC-GN999D/ MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D only)

Center speaker pads (4)

(MHC-GN999D/ MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D only)

Subwoofer pads (4)

(MHC-GN999D/ MHC-GN999DS only)

Speaker cords (10 m) (2)

(MHC-GN999D/ MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D only)

Speaker cord (3 m) (1)

(MHC-GNZ88D only)

Karaoke DVD disc (2)

(Russian model only)

Microphone (1)

(Russian model only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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DVD setup menu item list

You can set the following items with the DVD setup menu. The default settings are underlined.

LANGUAGE SETUP (page 50)

OSD Select the language you want to

MENU Select the language you want to

AUDIO Select the language you want to

SUBTITLE Select the language you want to

SCREEN SETUP (page 50)

TV TYPE

COLOR SYSTEM

(VIDEO CD) SCREEN SAVER ON

BACKGROUND JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL3)ON

BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT

OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT

use from the displayed language list.

16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN

AUTO PAL NTSC

OFF

GRAPHICS BLUE BLACK

OFF OFF

FULL NORMAL

CUSTOM SETUP (page 52)

PAUSE MODE AUTO

FRAME

TRACK SELECTION

MULTI-DISC RESUME

AUDIO DRC OFF

DivX

OFF AUTO

ON OFF

STANDARD MAX

Registration Code t

Additional Information

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SPEAKER SETUP4) (page 53) SETUP (page 19, 49, 90)

SIZE FRONT YES

CENTER

YES NONE

SURROUND5)BEHIND

SIDE NONE

SUBWOOFER YES

NONE

DISTANCE5)FRONT 3.0m

(1.0 m - 7.0 m)

CENTER 3.0m

(0.0 m - 7.0 m)

SURROUND 3.0m

(0.0 m - 7.0 m)

LEVEL (FRONT)

L 0.0 dB

(–6.0 dB –

0.0 dB)

R 0.0 dB

(–6.0 dB –

0.0 dB)

CENTER

0.0 dB (–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB)

SUBWOOFER +3.0 dB7),

0.0 dB (–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB) (–10.0 dB –

+10.0 dB)

LEVEL (SURROUND)

L 0.0 dB

(–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB)

R 0.0 dB

(–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB)

TEST TONE5)OFF

QUICK CUSTOM RESET YES

The default setting varies depending on the area.

Except for Latin American and Russian models.

Latin American models only.

Except for MHC-GNZ55D.

Except for MHC-GNZ77D.

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/MHC-GNZ88D/

MHC-GNZ77D* only. * Russian model only

MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS only.

MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D only.

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Language code list

For details, see page 50. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati 1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353 Moldavian 1515 Sundanese 1039 Amharic 1203 Gujarati 1356 Marathi 1516 Swedish 1044 Arabic 1209 Hausa 1357 Malay 1517 Swahili 1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1358 Maltese 1521 Tamil 1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian 1363 Burmese 1525 Telugu 1052 Azerbaijani 1229 Hungarian 1365 Nauru 1527 Tajik 1053 Bashkir 1233 Armenian 1369 Nepali 1528 Thai 1057 Byelorussian 1235 Interlingua 1376 Dutch 1529 Tigrinya 1059 Bulgarian 1239 Interlingue 1379 Norwegian 1531 Turkmen 1060 Bihari 1245 Inupiak 1393 Occitan 1532 Tagalog 1061 Bislama 1248 Indonesian 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1534 Setswana 1066 Bengali; Bangla 1253 Icelandic 1408 Oriya 1535 Tonga 1067 Tibetan 1254 Italian 1417 Punjabi 1538 Turkish 1070 Breton 1257 Hebrew 1428 Polish 1539 Tsonga 1079 Catalan 1261 Japanese 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1540 Tatar 1093 Corsican 1269 Yiddish 1436 Portuguese 1543 Twi 1097 Czech 1283 Javanese 1463 Quechua 1557 Ukrainian 1103 Welsh 1287 Georgian 1481 Rhaeto-Romance 1564 Urdu 1105 Danish 1297 Kazakh 1482 Kirundi 1572 Uzbek 1109 German 1298 Greenlandic 1483 Romanian 1581 Vietnamese 1130 Bhutani 1299 Cambodian 1489 Russian 1587 Volapük 1142 Greek 1300 Kannada 1491 Kinyarwanda 1613 Wolof 1144 English 1301 Korean 1495 Sanskrit 1632 Xhosa 1145 Esperanto 1305 Kashmiri 1498 Sindhi 1665 Yoruba 1149 Spanish 1307 Kurdish 1501 Sangho 1684 Chinese 1150 Estonian 1311 Kirghiz 1502 Serbo-Croatian 1697 Zulu 1151 Basque 1313 Latin 1503 Singhalese 1703 Not specified 1157 Persian 1326 Lingala 1505 Slovak 1165 Finnish 1327 Laothian 1506 Slovenian 1166 Fiji 1332 Lithuanian 1507 Samoan 1171 Faroese 1334 Latvian; Lettish 1508 Shona 1174 French 1345 Malagasy 1509 Somali 1181 Frisian 1347 Maori 1511 Albanian 1183 Irish 1349 Macedonian 1512 Serbian

Additional Information

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Glossary

Album

Section of a music or picture piece on a DATA CD or DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files or DivX image files.

Chapter

Subdivision of a title on a DVD VIDEO. A title is composed of several chapters.

DivX

Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology are among the highest quality with a relatively small file size.

Dolby Digital

This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. This format is also called “5.1” because the subwoofer channel is counted as 0.1 channel (since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded separately to realize superior channel separation. Futhermore, since all the signals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

Movie mode

The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all the programmes encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced sound field directionality that approaches the quality of discrete 5.1-channel sound.

Music mode

The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space.

Dolby Surround Pro Logic

As one method of Dolby Surround decoding, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from two-channel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantages of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound.

DTS

Digital audio compression technology that the Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. The surround channel is stereo and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. The good channel separation is realized because the all channel data is recorded discrete and processed in digital.

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Sony MHC-GNZ55D, MHC-GN999DS, MHC-GNZ88D, MHC-GNZ77D, MHC-GN999D User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About this manual

Playable discs

Guide to the Control Menu display

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Positioning the speakers

Setting the clock

Using the THEATRE SYNC function

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

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

Disc – Playback

Loading a disc

Playing a disc

—Normal Play

Resuming playback from the point you stopped the disc

— Resume Play

Creating your own program

—Program Play

Playing in random order

— Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat Play

Playing DVD VIDEOs using the menu

— PBC Playback

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound

Enjoying DivX® video files

(MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D* only)

Using the on-screen display to search for a title/chapter/scene/track/ index/album/file

Searching by scene

— Picture Navigation

Disc – Various Functions

Selecting the audio format

Changing the angles

Displaying the subtitles

— A/V SYNC

Using the DVD Setup Menu

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

Listening to the radio

Recording onto a tape manually

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

Selecting the preset effect

Adjusting and storing the graphic equalizer

Selecting the sound field

Using the subwoofer

(MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS only)

Singing along: Karaoke

Mixing and recording onto a tape

Timer recording radio programs

Display

Turning off the display

— Power Saving Mode

Changing the power illuminator

Viewing information about the disc in the front panel display

Viewing information about the disc on the TV screen

Checking the date information of JPEG image files

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

Listening to audio from a connected component

(Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

Enjoying the multi channel sound with the optional amplifier

(MHC-GNZ77D/MHC-GNZ55D only)

T roubleshooting

Self-diagnosis Function

Messages

Additional Information

Precautions

Specifications

DVD setup menu item list

Language code list

Glossary