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

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

2-669-601-13(1)

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

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).

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)

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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”.

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)

For MHC-GNZ88D

AM loop antenna

Surround speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Left)

+ +

FM lead antenna

Center speaker

Front speaker (Right)

Unit

Front speaker (Left)

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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)

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Getting Started

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)

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

Getting Started

continued

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”.

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

Disc – Playback

DISC

GROOVE

VCD

Disc playing indicator

A B

Disc presence indicator

continued

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.

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.

Disc – Playback

continued

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.

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.

Disc – Playback

continued

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.

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.

Disc – Playback

continued

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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