Sony MHC-GNX90 Operating Instruction

2-547-453-11(2)

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions Owner’s Record

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

Model No.

Serial No.

MHC-GNX100 MHC-GNX90 MHC-GNX88/GNX80 MHC-GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 MHC-GNX66/GNX60

WARNING

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

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

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.

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

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

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

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectio n aga in st harmful interference in a residential ins tallation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio co mmuni catio ns. H owev er, th ere is no guarantee that interfe rence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

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

CAUTION

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

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an E

NERGY STAR

partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY

TAR

guidelines for energy

efficiency.

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Table of Contents

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

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

Getting Started

Hooking up the system............................8

Positioning the speakers........................12

Setting the clock....................................13

Disc – Playback

Loading a disc.......................................14

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

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly........................... ......17

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program..................17

— Program Play

Tuner

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

Listening to the radio ............................21

— Preset Tuning — Manual Tuning

Tape – Playback

Loading a tape.......................................22

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

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite tracks on a

disc into a tape ................................24

— CD Synchro Recording — Program Edit

Recording on a tape manually...............25

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound.............................. 26

Selecting the preset effect..................... 26

Adjusting the graphic equalizer or

selecting the surround effect .......... 27

Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 28

Selecting the sound system................... 28

(MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/

GNX70/GX9900 only)

Using the subwoofer............................. 29

(MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80

only)

Flashing sound effect............................ 29

— SOUND FLASH

Creating a party environment............... 30

(MHC-GNX100 only)

Selecting the speaker system ................ 31

(MHC-GNX100 only)

Selecting audio channel........................ 31

— Multiplex Effect

(MHC-GNX88/GNX77/

GNX66 only)

Singing along........................................ 32

Timer

Falling asleep to music ......................... 33

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music.............................. 33

— Play Timer

Timer recording radio programs........... 35

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Display

Turning off the display................... .......36

— Power Saving Mode

Changing the spectrum analyzer

display.............................................37

Adjusting the brightness of the

display.............................................37

Changing the power illuminator ...........38

Viewing information about the disc

in the display........ ........................... 38

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components......... 40

Listening to audio from a connected

component ...................................... 41

Recording on a connected component..41

(For MHC-GNX100/GNX90/

GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/

GNX70/GNX66/GNX60)

Connecting external antennas...............42

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies ......................... 43

Messages...............................................46

Additional Information

Precautions............................................48

Specifications........................................49

List of button locations and reference

pages...............................................54

About this manual

• The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-GNX100, MHC-GNX90, MHC-GNX88, MHC-GNX80, MHCGNX77, MHC-GNX70, MHC-GX9900, MHC-GNX66 and MHC-GNX60. In this manual, the MHC-GNX88 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

The MHC-GNX60 consists of:

– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/

Stereo cassette deck/ Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GNX60

– Speaker system

• Front speakers SS-GNX60

The MHC-GNX66 consists of:

– Tuner/CD/CDG/MP3 player/

Stereo cassette deck/ Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GNX66

– Speaker system

• Front speakers SS-GNX66

The MHC-GNX70/GX9900 consists of:

– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/

Stereo cassette deck/ Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GNX70/

GX9900

– Speaker system

• Front speakers SS-GNX100

• Surround speakers SS-RSX80

The MHC-GNX77 consists of:

– Tuner/CD/CDG/MP3 player/

Stereo cassette deck/ Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GNX77

– Speaker system

• Front speakers SS-GNX88

• Surround speakers SS-RSX80

The MHC-GNX80 consists of:

– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/

Stereo cassette deck/ Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GNX80

– Speaker system

• Front speakers SS-GNX100

• Surround speakers SS-RSX80

• Subwoofer SS-WG80

The MHC-GNX88 consists of:

– Tuner/CD/CDG/MP3 player/

Stereo cassette deck/ Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GNX88

– Speaker system

• Front speakers SS-GNX88

• Surround speakers SS-RSX80

• Subwoofer SS-WGV88

The MHC-GNX90 consists of:

– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/

Stereo cassette deck/ Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GNX90

– Speaker system

• Front speakers SS-GNX90

The MHC-GNX100 consists of:

– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/

Stereo cassette deck/ Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GNX100

– Speaker system

• Front speakers SS-GNX100

• Surround speakers SS-RSX100

• Subwoofer SS-WG100

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

Playable discs

You can play back the following discs on this system. Other discs cannot be played back.

List of playable discs

Format of discs

Audio CDs Audio

CD-R/CD-RW (Audio CDs/ CD Graphics (CDG)*/Discs with MP3 audio tracks)

CD Graphics (CDG)*

* MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only

Disc logo Contents

Audio

Audio + Video

Discs that this system cannot play back

• CD-ROMs other than those has MP3 audio tracks that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 2, Joliet in expansion format.

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – audio CD format – MP3 audio track format that conforms to

ISO 9660 expansion format or Multi Session

• Data part of CD-Extras

• Data part of Mixed CDs

Level 1, Level 2, Joliet in

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

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

• Audio side of a DualDisc.

ISO 9660 Format The most common international standard for the logical format of files and fold ers on a CD-ROM. There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight characters in the name, no more than three characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight characte rs. There can be no more than eight nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can have up to 8 trees.

Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Onc e method. Conventional discs begin at a disc control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session disc is a disc having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session.

CD-Extra This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2.

Mixed CD This format records data on the first track an d audio (audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks of a session.

Level 1,

Notes on discs

Note on DualDiscs

• This system can play back CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user. However, note that playback of some discs may not be possible depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition.

• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver’s characteristics.

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

• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by “closing the session” are not supported.

• The system may be unable to play back MP3 format files that do not have the extension “.MP3”.

• Attempting to play back non-MP3 format files that have the extension “.MP3” may result in noise or malfunction.

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

• With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet in expansion format, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

– a disc recorded with complicated tree

structure. – a disc recorded in Multi Session. – a disc to which data can be added (non-

finalized disc).

• A disc recorded in packet write format cannot be played back.

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. Please be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may not be played back on this product because these discs do not conform to the CD standard. “DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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.

Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session

• 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.

• When you play back Multi Session discs with different formats for each session, the format of the first session is recognized as the disc type. Tracks in the second and subsequent sessions are played back if they are the same formats as the first session.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Do the following procedures 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 53).

AM loop antenna

FM lead antenna

Surround speaker (Right)

Front speaker (Right)

MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only

MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 only

MHC-GNX100 only

MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only

Subwoofer

Unit

Surround speaker (Left)

Front speaker (Left)

1 Connect the front speakers.

Connect the speaker cords of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

FRONT SPEAKER

White

3 Connect the subwoofer.

(MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only)

Connect the subwoofer cord of the subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal and the system cord to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack as shown below.

SUBWOOFER OUT terminal

Getting Started

Tip

(MHC-GNX90 (SS-GNX90) only) Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the speakers.

Black (#)

Red (3)

2 Connect the surround speakers.

Connect the speaker cords of the surround speakers to the SURR SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

MHC-GNX100 only

SURR SPEAKER

Grey

MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only

Purple

SYSTEM CONTROL jack

To disconnect

Note

Be sure to make this connection before you connect the unit’s power cord to a wall outlet.

4 Connect the video input jack of your TV

to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cord. (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only)

VIDEO OUT

When using a TV

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

SURR SPEAKER

Grey

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5 Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

6 For models equipped with a voltage

selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage.

Brazil model only

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

220V 127V

220V

7 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).

Notes

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

• (Except for MHC-GNX90/GNX66/GNX60) Be sure to connect both left an d right surround speakers.

• 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 sp eaker cord s, insert th e connectors straight into the terminals.

To connect optional components

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 40.

Other models

220V 120V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

230-240V

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Note

If you do not use the remote for a long peri od of tim e, remove the batteries to avoid possib le damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Tip

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

Attaching the speaker pads

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

When carrying this unit

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

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CD. 3 Make sure that all discs are removed

from the unit.

4 Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until

“LOCK” appears in the display.

5 Release ?/1 first, then release CD. 6 Unplug the AC power cord.

Getting Started

Positioning the speakers

For MHC-GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GNX66/GNX60/GX9900

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

Unit

Subwoofer*

Front speaker (L)

0.3m

45°

Front speaker (R)

Example 2

Place the surround speakers beside the front speakers as shown below.

Front speaker (L)

Surround speaker (L)

Subwoofer

Unit

0.3m

Listener

Front speaker (R)

Surround speaker (R)

Surround speaker** (L)

Surround speaker** (R)

* MHC-GNX88/GNX80 only **Except for MHC-GNX90/GNX66/GNX60

For MHC-GNX100

There are 2 different ways to place the speakers. We recommend you to place the subwoofer on solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur so that a better bass reproduction could be obtained. To enjoy and to create a party environment, we recommend that you place your speakers as shown in Example 1.

Example 1

Place the speakers at an equal distance from your listening position as shown below.

Subwoofer

Front speaker (L)

Unit

0.3m

Listener

Front speaker (R)

Note

(MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) Place the subwoofer at least 0.3 meters (1 feet) away from the unit.

Surround speaker (L)

Surround speaker (R)

Setting the clock

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

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

“CLOCK” appears in the display. Then, the hour indication flashes in the display.

3 Press –. or >+ repeatedly to set

the hour.

4 Press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes in the display.

5 Press –. or >+ repeatedly to set

the minute.

6 Press ENTER.

The clock starts functioning.

To adjust the clock

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“SET” appears in the display, then “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display.

2 Press –. or >+ 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 36).

Getting Started

Disc – Playback

Loading a disc

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 a 8 cm disc such as CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray

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

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Notes

• Do not push the disc tray when closing it as this may

cause malfunction. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

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

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

This system lets you play back CDGs*, audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks in different play modes. Before playing a CDG*, turn on your TV and select the video input.

* MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only

When playing an audio CD

Disc tray number

Disc playing indicator

When playing an MP3 audio track

Disc tray number

Track number

Disc presence indicator

Track number

Elapsed playing time

Disc playing indicator

Disc presence indicator

When playing a CDG (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/ GNX66 only)

Disc tray number

Disc playing indicator

Track number

Disc presence indicator

Elapsed playing time

1 Press CD. 2 When playback is stopped, press PLAY

MODE on the remote repeatedly until the indication of the play mode you want lights up in the display.

Select To play back

ALL DISCS (Normal Play)

1DISC (Normal Play)

ALBM (Normal Play)

The tracks on all discs in the disc tray continuously.

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

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

For discs other than discs with MP3 audio tracks, “ALBM” play mode performs the same operation as “1DISC” play mode.

Select To play back

ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play)

1DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play)

ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play)

PROGRAM (Program Play)

The tracks on all discs in random order.

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

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

For discs other than discs with MP3 audio tracks, “ALBM SHUF” play mode performs the same operation as “1DISC SHUF” play mode.

The tracks on all discs in the order you want them to be played back (see “Creating your own program” on page 17).

3 Press nN (or N on the remote).

Disc – Playback

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Other operations

To Do this

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

Select a track Turn . > clockwise or

Select an album of MP3 audio tracks

Find a point in a

1)2)

track

Select a disc when playback is stopped

Switch to CD function from another source and start playback automatically when there is a disc

Exchange other discs while playing

Remove a disc Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

The elapsed playing time may not be displayed correctly depending on the MP3 audio tracks.

(MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) You cannot find a point in a track when playing a CDG.

playback.

counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ on the remote repeatedly).

Turn and hold ALBUM +/– clockwise or counterclockwise and release it at the album you want (or press ALBUM +/– on the remote repeatedly).

For audio CD, turn and hold m M clockwise or counterclockwise and release it at the point you want (or press m or M repeatedly on the remote). For MP3 audio track, press m or M repeatedly on the remote.

Press one of the DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons or EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP on the remote).

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

Press EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP.

Notes

• You cannot change the play mode during play back.

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

• When the disc is loaded, the system reads all the tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or nonMP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a longer time for playback to begin or for the next MP3 audio tracks to start playback.

• You are recommended not to save other types of tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks.

• When naming the MP3 audio tracks, be sure to add the file extension “.MP3” to the file name.

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

• If you save up the extension “.MP3” to a track other than MP3 audio tracks, the system cannot recognize the track properly and will generate a random noise which could damage your speaker.

• This system can play back MP3 audio tracks in the format of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3, MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 and MPEG 2.5 Audio Layer 3.

• The maximum number of albums on a disc which can be recognize by this system is 150 (including root album).

• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums on a disc which can be recognize by this system is 300.

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

Tips

• When you press CD or one of the DI SC 1 ~ 3 butt ons to switch to “CD” function from “TUNER” function, you may require a longer time to access the disc. In the case, set the CD power manage function to “CD POWER ON” (page 20).

• If you press CD while the system is turned off, the system turns on automatically and “CD” is selected as the function.

• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select “CD”.

• (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only) When you play back a CDG, some operation may cause image distortion on the video output.

• During Shuffle Play, some tracks may be played back repeatedly.

Playing repeatedly

Creating your own

— Repeat Play

You can play back all the tracks or a single track on a disc repeatedly.

Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly during playback until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT1” lights up in the display.

REPEAT: All the tracks on the disc(s), or all the tracks in the album* are played back repeatedly up to five times. REPEAT1: A single track is played back repeatedly until “REPEAT1” is cancelled.

* When “ALBM” or “ALBM SHUF” is selected for

MP3 audio tracks.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REPEAT” and “REPEAT1” disappear from the display.

Note

You cannot select “REPEAT” and “ALL DISCS SHUF” at the same time.

Tip

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

program

—Program Play

You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play back. You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a tape (page 24).

1 Press CD. 2 When playback is stopped, press PLAY

MODE on the remote repeatedly until “PROGRAM” lights up in the display.

3 Press one of DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons or

EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP on the remote) to select a disc.

To program all the tracks on a disc at once, proceed to step 5 while “AL” appears in the display.

To program all the MP3 audio tracks on an album at once, turn and hold ALBUM +/– clockwise or counterclockwise and release it at the album you want (or press ALBUM +/– on the remote repeatedly until the album you want appears in the display), then proceed to step 5.

Disc – Playback

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4 Turn . > clockwise or

counterclockwise (or press –. or

on the remote repeatedly) until

the track number you want appears in the display.

The total playing time flashes in the display. When programming an MP3 audio track,

turn and hold ALBUM +/– clockwise or counterclockwise and release it at the album you want (or press ALBUM +/– on the remote repeatedly until the album you want appears in the display), then turn .

clockwise or counterclockwise (or press –.

or >+ on the remote repeatedly)

until the track number you want appears in the display.

Disc tray number

Track number

Total playing time (including selected track)

5 Press ENTER.

The track(s) is(are) programmed. The program step number appears in the

display.

6 To program additional discs or tracks.

To program Repeat steps

Other discs 3 and 5 Other tracks on the

same disc Other tracks on

other discs

4 and 5

3 to 5

Other operations

To Do this

Cancel Program Play

Clear a track from the end of program

Tips

• The program you made remains in the system’s memory even after it has been played back. Press

nN (or N on the remote) to play back the same

program again.

• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means:

– you have programmed a track number which

exceeds 20. – the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. – you have programmed an MP3 audio track.

When playback is stopped, pre ss PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “PROGRAM” disappear from the display.

Press CLEAR on the remote when playback is stopped.

7 Press nN (or N on the remote).

Program Play starts.

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

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.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote

repeatedly until “AUTO” lights up in the display.

3 Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or

counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ on the remote).

The frequency changes as the system scans for a station. Scanning stops automatically 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.

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

Set the frequency of the radio station you want as described in steps 2 and 3 of “Manual tuning preset”.

4 Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote.

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

Preset number

Tuner

5 Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or

counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ on the remote 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.

Manual tuning preset

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

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote

repeatedly until “MANUAL” lights up in the display.

3 Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or

counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ on the remote repeatedly) to tune

in the station you want.

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4 Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote.

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

Preset number

5 Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or

counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ on the remote 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 TUNER MEMORY on

To improve tuner reception

When tuner reception is poor, set the CD power manage function to “CD POWER OFF”. The default setting is “CD POWER ON”. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Press CD. 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 3 Press ?/1 while holding x.

The system turns on automatically. “CD POWER OFF” appears in the display.

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

Press x.

the remote.

To set to “CD POWER ON”

Repeat the procedure above and “CD POWER ON” appears in the display.

Notes

• When “CD POWER OFF” is selected, disc access time is increased.

• You cannot change the CD power manage function setting in the Power Saving Mode (page 36).

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

Use buttons on the unit for the operation. The factory settings for AM tuning interval is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, select any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding down ENTER, press ?/1. The system turns on automatically and “AM 10k STEP” or “AM 9k 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 the Power Saving Mode (page 36).

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 while the system is turned off, the system turns on automat i cally and “TUNER” is selected as the function.

• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select “TUNER”.

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 station

— Preset Tuning

Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 19).

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote

repeatedly until “PRESET” lights up in the display.

3 Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or

counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ on the remote repeatedly) to

select the preset station you want.

FrequencyPreset number

Listening to a non-preset radio station

— Manual Tuning

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote

repeatedly until “MANUAL” lights up in the display.

3 Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or

counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ on the remote repeatedly) to tune

in the station you want.

Tips

• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE on the remote 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 on a tape manually” (page 25) or “Timer recording radio programs” (page 35).

• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select “TUNER”.

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

Tuner

Tape – Playback

Loading a tape

1 Push b (Deck A) or B (Deck B) on the

selected deck.

2 Load a tape into Deck A or B.

With the side you want to play back or record facing forward

3 Push the center of the tape lid to close

the deck.

Playing a tape

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.

1 Load a tape. 2 Press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the

remote) repeatedly until “TAPE A” or “TAPE B” appears in the display.

3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to play back one side, “j” play back both sides or “RELAY” (Relay Play) to play back both decks in succession.

4 Press nN (or N on the remote).

The tape starts playing. Press nN (or N on the remote) again to play back the reverse side

Tape presence indicator

Front side indicator

Only for the tape in Deck B. Playback stops automatically after repeating the sequence for five times.

Relay Play follows this cyclic sequence up to five times, then stops:

Deck A (front side)

Deck B (front side)

Deck B (reverse side)

You can only play back front side of the tape in Deck A.

Reverse side indicator

Other operations

To Do this

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

Fast-forward or rewind

Remove a tape Push b (Deck A) or B (Deck B)

Note

Do not push b (Deck A) or B (Deck B) while pl aying a tape, otherwise the tape could be damaged.

Tips

• When a tape is inserted, corresponding presence indicator lights up in the display.

• If you press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the remote) while the system is turned off, the system turns on automatically and “TAPE A” or “TAPE B” is selected as the function.

• If you press nN (or N on the remote) during “TAPE A” function and there is no tape in Deck A, the system automatically switches to “TAPE B” function when there is a tape in Deck B. Then, playback will start and vice versa.

• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select “TAPE A” or “TAPE B”.

playback. Turn m M clockwise or

counterclockwise (or press m or M on the remote). To back to normal playback, press nN (or N on the remote).

when playback is stopped.

Tape – Playback

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite tracks on a disc into a tape

— CD Synchro Recording

You can record a whole disc into a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically.

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

record.

When you want to record an album of MP3 audio tracks, press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “ALBM” lights up in the display. Then turn and hold ALBUM +/– clockwise or counterclockwise and release it at the album you want (or press ALBUM +/– on the remote repeatedly).

3 Press CD SYNC.

“SYNC” lights up in the display. “REC” flashes in the display. Deck B standby for recording.

4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

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

5 Press REC PAUSE/START.

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

To stop recording

Press x.

To record a disc by specifying track order

— Program Edit

You can record tracks on all the discs in the order you want using Program Play. Between steps 2 and step 3 of “CD Synchro Recording” (page 24), do steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own program” (page 17). When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape.

Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

Tips

• For recording from the reverse side: After step 1, press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the remote) repeatedly until “TAPE B” appears in the display. Press nN (or N on the remote) repeatedly until TAPE B reverse side indicator “b” lights up in the display to start playback of the reverse side. Press x at the point you want to start recording.

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

Recording on a tape manually

—Manual Recording

You can record just the portions you like from a disc, tape or radio program on a tape. You can also record from connected components (see “Hooking up optional components” on page 40).

1 Load a recordable tape into Deck B. 2 Press CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND, TV

or VIDEO/MD (or FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly) to select the source you want to record.

3 Load the disc, tape or tune to the

station you want to record. To record from the connected component, connect the external audio sources.

4 Press REC PAUSE/START.

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

5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

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

6 Press REC PAUSE/START.

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

7 Start playing the source to be

recorded.

To stop recording

Press x.

Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

Tips

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

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

• For recording from a disc to a tape manually: You can turn . > clockwise or counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ o n the remote repeatedly) to select tracks during recording pause (after step 4 an d before step 6 of “Recording on a tape manually” ).

• For recording an album of MP3 audio tracks: Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until

“ALBM” lights up in the display. Then turn and hold ALBUM +/– clockwise or counterclo ckwise and release it at the album you want (or press ALBUM +/– on the remote repeatedly) after step 4 and before step 6 of “Rec ordin g to a ta pe man u ally” .

• When recording from the tape: If you set the direction to “j” (or “RELAY”) and the tapes you use have different lengths, the tapes in each deck reverses independently.

Tape – Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound.

Press GROOVE repeatedly.

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

GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF

* The volume switches to power mode and the

equalizer curve changes.

Tips

• The default setting is “GROOVE ON”.

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

Selecting the preset effect

Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise (or press EQ on the remote repeatedly) to select the preset effect you want.

Preset effect options

Effect Category

ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL TECHNO

HIP HOP REGGAE SAMBA CLASSICAL

FLAT Original music source USER EQ 1

USER EQ 2 USER EQ 3

To cancel the preset effect

Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise until “FLAT” appears in the display.

Standard music sources

User equalizer setting

Adjusting the graphic equalizer or selecting the surround effect

You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band, then store up to three user equalizer setting in the memory.

1 Press EQ BAND repeatedly to select a

frequency band or surround effect.

2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or

counterclockwise to adjust the level or select surround effect you want.

Frequency band

Frequency level

3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the level

of other frequency bands.

4 Press ENTER.

A user equalizer number flashes in the display.

5 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or

counterclockwise to select a user equalizer number (1~3) you want to store the equalizer setting.

6 Press ENTER.

This setting is automatically stored as the user equalizer setting you selected in step 5.

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

Tip

If you do not want to store the e qualiz er se tting , sele ct “EXIT?” in step 5.

Other operations

To Do this

Call up a user equalizer setting

MHC-GNX100/GNX66/GNX60 only Press SURROUND repeatedly.

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

SURROUND ON t SURROUND OFF

Notes

• When you select certain preset effects, the surround effect may be canceled.

• When the surround effect is selected, “SURROUND” lights up in the display.

Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise until the user equalizer setting number you want appears in the display.

Sound Adjustment

Selecting the MP3

Selecting the sound

Booster effect

You can improve the sound quality of MP3 audio tracks during playback.

Press MP3 BOOSTER repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: BOOSTER ON t BOOSTER OFF

Tips

• The default setting is “BOOSTER ON”.

• When “BOOSTER ON” is selected, “MP3 BOOSTER” lights up in the display.

• MP3 Booster setting only can be changed when disc with MP3 audio tracks is selected during “CD” function.

system

(MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only)

You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you want.

MHC-GNX88/GNX80 only Press SURR SPEAKER MODE on the unit

or the subwoofer repeatedly to select the sound mode you want.

Each time you press the button, the indicator on the subwoofer and the display changes cyclically as follows:

LINK

t MATRIX SURR 12) t

MATRIX SURR 2

Note

When you turn on the system, the la st selected SURROUND SPEAKER MODE indicator on the subwoofer lights up.

MHC-GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 only

Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to select the sound mode you want.

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

LINK

t MATRIX SURR

LINK : Reproduces the same sound with different output levels.

MATRIX SURR/MATRIX SURR 1 : Reproduces a wide range of soun d that c an actu ally sense the size of the room.

MATRIX SURR 2 : Reproduces a wide range of sound that can actually sense the size of the room. The surround sound is reinforced.

Using the subwoofer Flashing sound effect

(MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only)

You can use the sound of the subwoofer to enhance the bass.

1 Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the

subwoofer repeatedly until the indicator lights up.

The subwoofer is turned on.

2 Turn SUBWOOFER LEVEL to adjust

the level.

You will be able to listen to low bass frequency sound.

To turn off the subwoofer

Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the subwoofer again.

Notes

• If you turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote), the volume for all speakers will change.

• (MHC-GNX100 only) When you select “SPEAKERS B” , th e s ubw oofe r is turned off automatically.

Tip

You can turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote) to adjust the volume of the subwoofer linked to the front speakers.

— SOUND FLASH

With the sound flash function, you can flash the sound output. The sound cuts off periodically.

Hold down SOUND FLASH during playback.

The flashing effect is activated.

To cancel the flashing effect

Release SOUND FLASH.

To change the sound flash speed

Hold down SOUND FLASH and turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to change the sound flash speed (1 ~ 20).

Tips

• (MHC-GNX100 only) You can activate the X-ROUND and SOUND FLASH effect simultaneously.

• The power illuminator will synchronize with the selected SOUND FLASH effect.

Sound Adjustment

Creating a party environment

(MHC-GNX100 only)

You can create a party environment by using X-ROUND for “moving” sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for flashing effect. To enjoy the X-ROUND effect, place your front and surround speakers at an equal distance from your listening position (see “Positioning the speakers for MHC-GNX100” on page 12).

Moving sound effect

— X-ROUND

Press one of the X-ROUND buttons to select the X-ROUND mode you want.

The name of selected X-ROUND mode appears and the X-ROUND lights up in the display.

Tip

To change between AUTO WAVE and MANUAL WAVE, AUTO FADER and MANUAL FADER or AUTO BAL and MANUAL BAL, press AUTO/ MANUAL repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display.

Select To output sound

AUTO WAVE1), MANUAL

WAVE AUTO FADER

MANUAL

FADER AUTO BAL1),

MANUAL BAL RANDOM In random position TWISTER In circular motion like “twister”

You can change the speed of sound movement by turning the X-ROUND JOG clockwise or counterclockwise.

You can manually change the sound movement from one speaker to another speaker by turning the X-ROUND JOG clockwise or counterclockwise.

In circular motion

From front speakers to surround speakers or vice versa

From left speakers to right

speakers or vice versa

To cancel the X-ROUND effect

Press X-ROUND OFF. “X-ROUND OFF” appears in the display.

Notes

• If you cannot get the sound effect you want, check the speaker connections.

• When the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack, X-ROUND mode automatically turned off and you cannot change the setting.

Selecting the speaker

Selecting audio channel

system

(MHC-GNX100 only)

You can select the speakers you want to turn on.

1 Press SPEAKERS on the unit or

subwoofer.

Each time you press the button, the display and the indicators on the subwoofer changes cyclically as follows: SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t SPEAKERS A+B

To select Display

The front speakers

The surround speakers

Both the front and surround speakers

Notes

• When X-ROUND mode is turned on, the speaker system automatically changes to SPEAKERS A+B.

• When the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack, you cannot change the speaker system.

• “SPEAKERS A” lights up in the display when SPEAKERS A is selected while “SPEAKERS B” lights up in the display when SPEAKERS B is selected.

• When you turn on the system, the last selected speaker system indicator on the subwoofer lights up.

• When you select “SPEAKERS B”, the subwoofer is turned off automatically.

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKERS B

SPEAKERS A+B

— Multiplex Effect

(MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only)

When playing a multiplex audio CD or multiplex CDG (disc with the vocals on one channel and the instruments on the other channel), you can switch the sound to cancel the vocals and listen only to the instruments from both speakers.

1 Press CD. 2 Press MPX repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: MPX L t MPX R t STEREO

Notes

• The “m” lights up in the display when “MPX L” or “MPX R” is selected.

• If “MPX L” or “MPX R” is selected, the output fr om CD DIGITAL OUT jack will become monaural.

• When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is selected, you cannot select “MPX L” or “MPX R”.

• The multiplex setting is automatica lly changed to “STEREO” if the disc is changed or the function is changed.

Sound Adjustment

Singing along

You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape. You need to connect an optional microphone.

1 Turn MIC LEVEL to “MIN” to turn down

the microphone volume.

2 Connect an optional microphone to the

MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack.

3 Start playing the music and adjust the

volume.

4 Start singing along with the music and

adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL.

Other operations

To Do this

Sing along with CDGs* Turn on your TV and select

Adjust the microphone echo

* MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only.

Tips

• You can mix and record sou nd from microphone after step 2. To record the sound, see “Recording on a tape manually” on page25. To stop recording, press x.

• If acoustic feedback (howlin g) 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 “CD” function and not playing a disc.

• When high level sound signals are in pu t, the sys te m automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control function).

the video input. Turn ECHO LEVEL to

adjust the echo effect. To cancel the echo effect, turn ECHO LEVEL to “MIN”.

Timer

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

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

* The system automatically turns of f in 100 minutes or

after the current disc or tape finishes playing.

Other operations

To Do this

Check the remaining time**

Change the time to turn off

Cancel the Sleep Timer

**You cannot check the remaining time if you select

“AUTO”.

Notes

• During CD Synchro Recording, do not se t th e Sl eep Timer to “AUTO”.

• When the Sleep Timer is activated, “SLEEP” lights up in the display.

Tip

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

Press SLEEP once.

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select

the time you want.

Press SLEEP repeatedly until

“SLEEP OFF” appears in the display.

Waking up to music

—Play Timer

You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 13). Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1 Prepare the music source you want to

play back.

• Disc: Load a disc. To start from a specific track, make a program (see “Creating your own program” on page 17).

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

• Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see “Listening to the radio” on page 21).

2 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the

volume.

3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“SET” appears in the display, then “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display.

4 Press ENTER.

“ON” appears and the hour indication flashes in the display.

5 Set the time to start playback.

Press –. or >+ repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise or

counterclockwise) to set the hour, then press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes in the display.

Press –. or >+ repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) to set the minute, then press ENTER.

6 Set the time to stop playback following

the same procedure as step 5.

Timer

continued

7 Press –. or >+ repeatedly (or

turn

.> on the unit clockwise or

counterclockwise) until the music source you want appears in the display.

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

TUNER y CD PLAY

TAPE PLAY

8 Press ENTER.

The type of timer (“PLAY TIMER”), followed by the start time, the stop time and the music source appears in the display.

9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

Other operations

To Do this

Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

Change the setting Start from step 1. Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT. “SELECT” appears in the display.

2 Press –. or >+

repeatedly (or turn . > on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) to select “PLAY SELECT?”, then press ENTER.

SELECT. “SELECT” appears in the display.

2 Press –. or >+

repeatedly (or turn . > on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) to select “TIMER OFF?”, then press ENTER.

Notes

• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time.

• If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

• The Play Timer will not be activated if the system is turned on.

Tips

• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.

• When the Play Timer is selected, “PLAY” lights up in the display.

Timer recording radio programs

You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To make a timer recording, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 19) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 13 ). Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1 Tune in the preset radio station

(see “Listening to a preset station” on page 21).

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“SET” appears in the display, then “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display.

3 Press –. or >+ repeatedly

(or turn or counterclockwise) to select “REC SET?”, then press ENTER.

“ON” appears and the hour indication flashes in the display.

.> on the unit clockwise

4 Set the time to start recording.

Press –. or >+ repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise or

counterclockwise) to set the hour, then press ENTER.

The minute indication start flashes in the display. Press –. or >+ repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) to set the minute, then press ENTER.

5 Set the time to stop recording following

the same procedure as step 4.

The type of timer (“REC”), followed by the start time, the stop time and the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM 5”) appears in the display.

6 Load a recordable tape into Deck B.

7 Press DIRECTION repeatedly on the

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

For recoding from the reverse side, press TAPE (or TAPE A/B on the unit) repeatedly until “TAPE B” appears in the display. Then, press N (or nN on the unit) repeatedly until TAPE B reverse side indicator “b” lights up in the display to start playback of reverse side. Press x at the point where you want to start recording. When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

8 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

Other operations

To Do this

Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT. “SELECT” appears in the display.

2 Press –. or >+

repeatedly (or turn . > on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) to select “REC SELECT?”, then press ENTER.

Change the setting Start from step 1. Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT. “SELECT” appears in the display.

2 Press –. or >+

repeatedly (or turn . > on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) to select “TIMER OFF?”, then press ENTER.

Timer

continued

Notes

• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time.

• If you use the Timer Recordin g and the Slee p Tim er at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

• The Timer Recording will not be activated i f the system is turned on.

• The volume is reduced to mi nimum during Timer Recording.

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

Tips

• The system turns on 15 second s before the preset time.

• When the Timer Recording is selected, “REC” lights up in the display.

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 from the display.

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 flashes even when the system is turned off.

“--.--” appears in the display if you have not set the clock.

Note

You cannot do the following operations during Power Saving Mode:

– Setting the clock (page13) – Changing the AM tuning interval (page 20) – Turning on the system by pressing the function

buttons (CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND, TV or VIDEO/MD)

– Changing CD power manage setting (page 20)

Tips

• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode.

•

?/1 indicator lights up in red color even in the

Power Saving Mode.

t Clock2) t No display

Changing the spectrum

Adjusting the brightness

analyzer display

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“SPECTRUM”.

The last selected spectrum setting appears in the display.

2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or

counterclockwise to select the setting you want.

The display changes as follows:

SPECTRUM 1

SPECTRUM OFF

T t

SPECTRUM 4

SPECTRUM 2

SPECTRUM 3

3 Press ENTER.

When X-ROUND mode is selected

(MHC-GNX100 only)

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“X-POSITION”.

The last selected spectrum setting appears in the display.

2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or

counterclockwise to select the setting you want.

The display changes as follows: X-POS ON* y X-POS OFF

*The spectrum analyzer display will synchronize

with the selected X-ROUND effect.

3 Press ENTER.

of the display

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“DIMMER”.

The last selected dimmer setting appears in the display.

2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or

counterclockwise to select the setting you want.

The display changes as follows:

DIMMER OFF

* DIMMER 2 is the darkest.

DIMMER 2*

DIMMER 1

3 Press ENTER.

Display

Changing the power

Viewing information

illuminator

Press ILLUMINATION 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:

PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN 4 t PATTERN OFF

Notes

• When you turn MASTER VOLUME (or pr ess VOLUME +/– on the remote), power illuminator shows the current volume level.

• During the demonstration display, you can turn on or off power illuminator by pressing ILLUMINATION.

about the disc in the display

You can check the elapsed playing time and remaining time of the current track or current disc. When a CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded, you can also check the information recorded on disc, such as the titles. When the system detects CD-TEXT discs, “CD TEXT” lights up in the display.

Checking the elapsed playing time, remaining time and titles

Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Elapsed playing time of the current track t Remaining time of the current track Remaining time of the current disc the current track (for a few seconds)

t Title of the current album

t Clock display5) (for 8

seconds) t Effect status (for 8 seconds)

“--.--” appears while an MP3 audio track is played back.

“--.--” appears in the following cases: – while an MP3 audio track is played back.

– All play modes except “1DISC” or “ALBM”.

Only for CD-TEXT discs and a discs with MP3 audio tracks. When the CD-TEXT disc contains more than 20 tracks, the title of current track is not displayed from track 21 onwards.

Only for discs with MP3 audio tracks.

“--.--” appears in the display if you have not se t the clock.

t Title of

Checking the total playing time and titles

Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback is stopped.

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

x When the play mode is other than

“PROGRAM”

Total number of tracks1) or albums2) or the total playing time current album seconds) t Effect status (for 8 seconds)

For discs with MP3 audio tracks in “ALBM” and “ALBM SHUF” modes.

For discs with MP3 audio tracks in play modes other than “ALBM” and “ALBM SHUF”.

For audio CDs and CDGs*. *MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only

For discs with MP3 audio tracks in play modes other than “ALBM”, “ALBM SHUF” and CD-TEXT discs.

“--.--” appears in the display if you have not set the clock.

t Title of current disc

t Clock display5) (for 8

x When the play mode is “PROGRAM”

The last track number of the program and the total playing time programmed tracks (for 8 seconds) current disc t Effect status (for 8 seconds)

“--.--” appears in the followin g cases:

t Total number of

t Clock display4) (for 8 seconds)

t Title of

– When the audio CD contains 21 tracks or more,

and the track number which exceeds 20 is

selected. – When the total program exceeds 100 minutes. – When the program list contains MP3 audio

tracks.

“NO STEP” appears in the display if there is no program.

Only for CD-TEXT discs a nd discs with MP3 audio tracks.

“--.--” appears in the display if you have not se t the clock.

Note

Some characters may not be displayed for track title, album title or disc title.

Display

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.

From the audio output jacks of the TV

To the digital input jack of the MD deck

MD deck

To the video input jack of the TV

A CD DIGITAL OUT jack

(For MHC-GNX100/GNX90/GNX88/ GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/GNX66/ GNX60)

Use a digital optical cord (square, not supplied) to connect the digital input jack of the optional MD deck to this jack. You can then record digital audio from this system.

Notes

• There is no digital audio out put from this ja ck during playback of an MP3 audio track.

• (For MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66) If “MPX L” or “MPX R” is selected, the digital audio output from this jack will become monaural.

* For MHC-GNX100/

GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/ GNX77/GNX70/GNX66/ GNX60.

** For MHC-GNX88/

GNX77/GNX66.

From the audio output jacks of the connected component

VCR, MD deck or

DVD player

B VIDEO/MD (AUDIO IN)

L/R

jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio output jacks of the optional component (such as VCR or MD deck) to these jacks. You can then output audio through this system.

TV (AUDIO IN) L/R jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio output jacks of a TV to these jacks. You can then output audio signal through this system.

D VIDEO OUT jack

(For MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66)

Use a video cord (supplied) to connect the video input jack of a TV to this jack.

Listening to audio from a

Recording on a connected

connected component

Listening to a connected VCR, MD deck or DVD player

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 40.

2 Press VIDEO/MD.

Start playing the connected component.

To switch between the “VIDEO” and “MD” function

Hold down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1 while the system is turned on. Release ?/1 first, then release VIDEO/MD. The system switches the function from “VIDEO” to “MD” or vice versa.

Note

If the sound is distorted or too loud when “VIDEO” is selected, change the function to “MD”.

Listening to a connected TV

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 40.

2 Press TV.

Tip

You can press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select “VIDEO”, “MD” or “TV”.

component

(For MHC-GNX100/GNX90/GNX88/ GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/GNX66/ GNX60)

Making a digital recording from a disc onto a connected MD deck

1 Connect an optical cord.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 40.

2 Start recording.

Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component.

Notes

• When making a digital recording to MD deck, start the recording of MD deck in advance.

• You cannot record from an MP3 audio track digitally.

Optional Components

Connecting external antennas

Connect an external antenna to improve the reception.

FM antenna

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

FM 75

AM antenna

Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected.

Insulated wire (not supplied)

AXIAL

FM 75

AXIAL

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:

1 Make sure the power cord and speaker

cords are 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.

When the ?/1 indicator flashes

Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.

• (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) Is the system control cable connected correctly?

• If your unit have voltage selector, is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage? Check the voltage for your region, then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly.

• Are you using the supplied speakers?

• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the unit?

After checking the above items and fixing any problem, plug in the power cord again and turn on the system. If the ?/1 still flashing, or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

indicator

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 st arted. Press ?/1 (see step 7 of “Hooking up the system” on page 8).

The clock/timer setting is canceled.

• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occured. Redo “Setting the clock” (page 13). If you have set the timer, redo “Waking up to music” (page 33) and “Timer recording radio programs” (page 35).

The radio presetting is canceled.

• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occured for longer than half a day. Redo “Presetting radio stations” (page 19).

“– –:– –” appears in the display.

• A power failure occurred. Set the cl ock (pag e 13) and timer settings (page 33 to 36) again.

There is no sound.

• Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the remote).

• Make sure the headphones are not connected to the PHONES jack.

• Check the speaker connections (page 9).

• There is no audio output duri ng Tim er R ecordi ng.

There is no microphone sound.

• Turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote repeatedly) or MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume.

• Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack correctly.

There is severe hum or noise.

• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the un it. Move the unit away from the TV or VCR.

• Move the unit away from the source of noise.

• Connect the unit to a differen t wall outlet.

• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord.

The timer cannot be set.

• Set the clock again (page 13).

The timer does not function.

• Check the timer setting and set the correct time (pages 33 to 36).

• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 33).

• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording simultaneously.

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The remote does not function.

• Remove the obstacle between t he remote and the unit.

• Move the remote closer to the unit.

• Point the remote at the unit’s sensor.

• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).

• Locate the unit away from the fluorescent light.

There is acoustic feedback.

• Decrease 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 VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks is distorted.

• If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press VIDEO/MD, switch to “MD” function (see “To switch between the “VIDEO” and “MD” function” on page 41).

The subwoofer is turned off automatic ally.**

• You have selected “SPEAKERS B”. Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the subwoofer.

Speakers

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

• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

• Check that the speakers are connected securely and correctly.

• Turn off the X-ROUND mode (page 30).**

• The source being played back is monaural.

• Press MPX repeatedly until “m” disappears from the display.*

Sound lacks bass.

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

* MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only **MHC-GNX100 only

Disc player

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears in the display.

• Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

The disc tray does not close.

• Load the disc correctly.

• Always close the tray by pressing Z OPEN/ CLOSE. Trying to push the tray clo sed wit h your fingers may cause problems with the system.

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 to eject the disc.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Playback does not start.

• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is loaded.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 48).

• Reload the disc.

• Load the disc that this syste m can play back (page 6).

• Load the disc correctly.

• Load the disc in the tray with the label side up.

• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.

• Press nN (or N on the remote) to start playback.

Disc access takes a longer time.

• Set CD power manage function to “CD POWER ON” (page 20).

The sound skips.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 48).

• Reload the disc.

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

• Try moving the speakers aw ay from the unit, or placing them on separate st ands . Whe n you liste n 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. Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “ALL DISCS”, “1 DISC” or “ALBM” lights up in the display.

MP3 audio track cannot be played back.

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

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

• The data is not stored in MP3 format even though it has extension “.MP3”.

• The MP3 audio tracks in format other than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played back.

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

• MP3 audio tracks in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back on this system.

MP3 audio tracks take longer time to play back than others.

• After the system reads all trac ks on the discs, 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 album title, track title, ID3 tag and the CD-TEXT characters do not appear properly.

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

• The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2.

• The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follow:

– Upper cases (A to Z) – Lower cases (a to z) – Numbers (0 to 9) – Symbols (< > * +, – / [ ] \ _) Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

The output from CD DIGITAL OUT jack is monaural.*

• Press MPX repeatedly until “m” disappears from the display.

When you turn m M clockwise or counterclockwise (or press m or M on the remote), “Not in Use” flashes in the display.*

• The CDG is played back. This is not a malfunction.

Tuner

There is severe hum or noise. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display)

• Set the proper band and frequency (page 19).

• Connect the antenna properly (page 10).

• Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect an 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 surrounding electrical equipment.

• Set CD power manage function to “CD POWER OFF” (page 20).

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

• Press FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until “MONO” disappears in 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 49).

• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 49).

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 49).

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 49).

Noise increases or the high frequenc ies are erased.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized. (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 49).

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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 49).

• The tape has reeled to the end.

The system cannot play back the reverse side of the tape in Deck A.

• The system only can play back front side of the tape in Deck A. This is not a malfunction.

When you turn . > clockwise or counterclockwise (or press – . or >+ on the remote), “Not in Use” flashes in the display.

• The system does not has AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) function. This is not a malfunction.

If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles does not described above occur, reset the system as follows:

Use 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 system. 4 Press x, ENTER and ?/1 at the same time.

The system is reset to the factory settings. You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock and timer.

Messages

One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation.

Disc

NO STEP

You have cleared all the steps you programmed.

OVER

You have reached the end of the disc while turning and holding m M clockwise (or pressing M on the remote) during playback or pause.

No Disc

There is no disc on the disc tray.

Push STOP!

You have pressed PLAY MODE on the remote during playback.

Step Full!

You tried to program more than 25 steps.

Reading

The system is reading info rmation of the di sc. Some buttons are not available.

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 same.

SET CLOCK!

You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before the clock is set.

SET TIMER!

You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before Play Timer or Timer Recording is set.

PUSH SELECT!

You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation.

Others

Not in Use

You have pressed a button those operations is not allowed or invalid at that time .

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Additional Information

Precautions

On operating voltage

Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.

On safety

• The system is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the power cord (mai ns lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the syste m, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• For customers in United States One blade of the plug is wider than other for the purpose of safety and will fit to the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to inser t the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Do not place the system in an inclined position.

• Do not place the system in locations where it is; – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight

• Use caution when placing the sy stem or speak ers o n 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 system heats u p during operation, this is not a malfunction.

• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

• If you continuously use this s ystem 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.

On operation

• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the system.

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.

• When you move the system, take out any disc.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes on discs

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring. This may cause a malfunction t o 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 becom e attached to parts inside this system. When this occurs, it may not be possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this system to malfunction. Be sure to che ck 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 syst em. 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

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

Before placing a tape in 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.

When using a tape longer than 90 minutes

The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as playbac k, stop and fast-wind ing etc. frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after ev ery 10 hours of use. Be sure to clean the tape heads be fore you start an important recording or afte r playing an old t ape. Us e a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning tape. For details, refer to the instruction s of the cleaning tape.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing tape. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing tape.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION

(MHC-GX9900 USA model only)

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:

With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 Hz – 10 kHz; rates 230 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 miliwat ts to ra te d output.

Amplifier section

MHC-GX9900

Total harmonic distortion

Less than 0.1% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 100 W)

MHC-GNX100 (HCD-GNX100)

The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz Brazil model: AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz Other models: AC 120, 220, 240 V,

50/60 Hz

DIN power output (rated) 130 × 2 + 130 × 2 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

175 × 2 + 175 × 2 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

MHC-GNX100 (SS-WG100)

The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz Brazil model: AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz Other models: AC 120, 220, 240 V,

50/60 Hz

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

210 watts (8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10% THD)

Additional Information

MHC-GNX90

The following are measured at Brazil model: AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 210 + 210 watts

(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

275 + 275 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

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MHC-GNX88 (HCD-GNX88)/MHC-GNX80 (HCD-GNX80)

The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz Brazil model: AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz Other models: AC 120, 220, 240 V,

50/60 Hz

DIN power output (rated) 180 + 180 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

225 + 225 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

MHC-GNX88 (SS-WGV88)/GNX80 (SS-WG80)

The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz Brazil model: AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz Other models: AC 120, 220, 240 V,

50/60 Hz

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

200 watts (8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10% THD)

MHC-GNX77/GNX70

The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz Other models: AC 120, 220, 240 V, 60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 170 + 170 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

220 + 220 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

MHC-GNX66/GNX60

The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz Brazil model: AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz Other models: AC 120, 220, 240 V,

50/60 Hz

DIN power output (rated) 150 + 150 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

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

Inputs VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN (phono jacks):

voltage 250/450 mV, impedance 47 kiloohms

TV (AUDIO) IN (phono jack):

voltage 250 mV, impedance 47 kiloohms

MIC (phone jack): sensitivity 1 mV,

impedance 10 kiloohms Outputs VIDEO OUT (phono jack): (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only)

max. output level

1 Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync

negative, load impedance

75 ohms PHONES (stereo mini jack):

accepts headphones of

8 ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER: Use only the supplied

speaker

• SS-GNX100 (MHC-GNX100/ GNX80/GNX70/ GX9900)

• SS-GNX90 (MHC-GNX90)

• SS-GNX88 (MHC-GNX88/GNX77)

• SS-GNX66 (MHC-GNX66)

• SS-GNX60 (MHC-GNX60)

SURROUND SPEAKER: Use only the supplied

speaker

•SS-RSX80 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/ GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900)

•SS-RSX100 (MHC-GNX100)

SUBWOOFER OUT: Use only the supplied

subwoofer

• SS-WG100 (MHC-GNX100)

• SS-WGV88 (MHC-GNX88)

• SS-WG80 (MHC-GNX80)

Disc player section

System Compact disc and digital

audio system

Laser Semiconductor laser

(λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous

Laser Output Max. 44.6 µW*

*This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm

aperture. Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB) Wave length 780 – 790 nm Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB

OPTICAL CD DIGITAL OUT (For MHC-GNX100/GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/ GNX77/GNX70/GNX66/GNX60) (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Wave length 660 nm Output Level –18 dBm

Tape deck section

Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 H z (±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 Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section Tuning range North and 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 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

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Speakers

Front speakers

• SS-GNX90 (MHC-GNX90)

Speaker system 2-way, 3-unit, bass-re flex

type Speaker units Woofer: 16 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

526 × 291 × 288 mm Mass (Approx.) 9.5 kg net per speaker

• SS-GNX100 (MHC-GNX100/GNX80/

GNX70/GX9900)

• SS-GNX60 (MHC-GNX60)

Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-re flex

type Speaker units Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

280 × 416 × 305 mm Mass (Approx.) 6.5 kg net per speaker

• SS-GNX88 (MHC-GNX88/GNX77)

• SS-GNX66 (MHC-GNX66)

Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-re flex

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.)

280 × 416 × 305 mm Mass (Approx.) 7.1 kg net per speaker

Surround speakers SS-RSX100 (MHC-GNX100)

Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex

type Speaker units Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

280 × 416 × 305 mm Mass (Approx.) 6 .5 kg net per speaker

SS-RSX80 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GX9900)

Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex

type Speaker units Woofer: 13 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 24 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

210 × 416 × 257 mm Mass (Approx.) 4 .5 kg net per speaker

Subwoofer SS-WG100 (MHC-GNX100) SS-WG80 (MHC-GNX80)

Subwoofer system 1-way, 1-unit,

bass-reflex type Speaker units Subwoofer: 20 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

265 × 416 × 342 mm Mass (Approx.) 7.4 kg

SS-WGV88 (MHC-GNX88)

Subwoofer system 1-way, 1-unit, ba ss-reflex

type, magnetically

shielded Speaker units Subwoofer: 20 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

265 × 416 × 342 mm Mass (Approx.) 7.8 kg

General

Power requirements North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 127 V AC, 60 Hz Argentina models: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Brazil model: 127 V or 220 V AC, 60 Hz

Adjustable with voltage selector

Other models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 –

240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage

selector Power consumption MHC-GNX100 350 watts MHC-GNX90 250 watts MHC-GNX88/GNX80 350 watts MHC-GNX77/GNX70 225 watts MHC-GX9900 250 watts MHC-GNX66/GNX60 200 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) HCD-GNX100 280 × 371 × 398.5 mm HCD-GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900/GNX66/GNX60

280 × 360 × 398.5 mm

Mass (Approx.) HCD-GNX100 15.6 kg HCD-GNX90 12.4 kg HCD-GNX88 12.8 kg HCD-GNX80 14.4 kg HCD-GNX77 11.8 kg HCD-GNX70 12.1 kg HCD-GX9900 11.8 kg HCD-GNX66/GNX60 11.3 kg

Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)

Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8) Surround speaker pads (8)

(MHC-GNX100/ GNX88/GNX80/ GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only)

Subwoofer pads (4)

(MHC-GNX100/ GNX88/GNX80 only)

Speaker cords (2)

(MHC-GNX90 only)

Video cord (1)

(MHC-GNX88/GNX77/ GNX66 only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

List of button locations and reference pages

Illustrati

How to use page 54 to 56

Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system, subwoofer and remote that are mentioned in the text.

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – D

ALBUM +/– ql (16, 17, 18) AMP MENU ed (37) AUTO/MANUAL3) 2 (30) CD el (11, 15, 16, 17, 20, 24, 25,

31, 36) CD SYNC qd (24) Deck A ea (22, 23, 46) Deck B ws (22, 23, 24, 25, 35) DIRECTION qk (22, 24, 25) DISC 1 ~ 3 7 (16, 17) Disc tray 9 (14, 15, 44, 46) DISPLAY rd (36, 38, 39) Display rf

E – L

ECHO LEVEL wf (32) ENTER wa (18, 19, 20, 27, 37,

46) EQ BAND qa (27) EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP 6

(14, 16, 17) GROOVE eh (26) ILLUMINATION rs (38) IR Receptor r;

M – R

MASTER VOLUME 8 (29, 38,

43) MIC 1 (jack) wj (32, 43, 50) MIC 2 (jack) wh (32, 43, 50) MIC LEVEL wg (32, 43) MP3 BOOSTER q; (28)

MPX4)qk (31, 44, 45) OPERATION DIAL wl (26, 27,

29, 37)

PHONES (jack) wk (30, 31, 43) Power illuminator wd (38) REC PAUSE/START qh (24, 25)

S – Z

SOUND FLASH e; (29) SPEAKERS3) 1 (31) SURROUND1) rg (27) SURR SPEAKER MODE2) rg

(28)

TAPE A/B ej (22, 23, 24, 25, 35,

36) Tape lid ws ea (22) TUNER/BAND ek (19, 20, 21,

25, 36) TUNING +/– qj (19, 20, 21) TV eg (25, 36, 41) VIDEO/MD ef (25, 36, 41, 44) X-ROUND buttons

WAVE/FADER/BALANCE/

RANDOM/TWISTER X-ROUND JOG3) 4 (30) X-ROUND OFF

1 (30)

on number

DISPLAY rd (36, 38, 39)

Name of button/ part Reference page

3 (30)

SYMBOLS

?/1 (power) ra (10, 11, 20, 41,

43, 46)

Z OPEN/CLOSE 5 (14, 16, 44) n N (play) qs (15, 18, 22, 23,

24, 25, 35, 44)

. > (go backward/forward)

qj (16, 18, 25, 34, 46)

m M (rewind/fast forward)

ql (16, 23, 45, 46)

X (pause) qf (16, 23) x (stop) qg (16, 20, 23, 24, 25,

44, 46) Z A (Eject A) es B Z (Eject B) w;

For MHC-GNX100/GNX66/ GNX60

For MHC-GNX88/GNX80/ GNX77/GNX70/GX9900

MHC-GNX100 only

For MHC-GNX88/GNX77/ GNX66

Top Panel

657

Front Panel

2 3

Additional Information

j X

wgwh

Subwoofer

(MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only)

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – Z

SUBWOOFER LEVEL 4 (29) SUBWOOFER ON/OFF 1 (29)

MHC-GNX100 only

SPEAKERS 5 SPEAKERS A (indicator) 6 (31) SPEAKERS A+B (indicator) 2

(31)

SPEAKERS B (indicator) 3 (31)

MHC-GNX88/GNX80 only

LINK (indicator) 6 (28) MATRIX SURR 1 (indicator)

3 (28)

MATRIX SURR 2 (indicator)

2 (28)

SURROUND SPEAKER MODE

5 (28)

Remote control

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – E

ALBUM + qf (16, 17, 18) ALBUM – qh (16, 17, 18) CD wf (15, 16, 17, 24, 25, 31) CLEAR qk (18) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(34, 35, 47)

CLOCK/TIMER SET 4 (13, 33,

35) DISC SKIP qd (16, 17) DISPLAY wh (36, 38, 39) ENTER qs (13, 18, 19, 20, 27, 33,

34, 35, 37)

EQ qj (26)

F – Z

FM MODE 6 (21, 45) FUNCTION 8 (16, 20, 21, 23,

25, 41)

PLAY MODE 5 (15, 17, 18, 24,

25, 44, 46) REPEAT 6 (17) SLEEP 1 (33)

TAPE wd (22, 23, 25, 35) TUNER/BAND 7 (19, 20, 21) TUNER MEMORY wg (19, 20) TUNING MODE 5 (19, 20, 21) VOLUME +/– qg (29, 33, 38, 43)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

SYMBOLS

?/1 (power) 3 (13) x (stop) qa (16, 23, 24, 25, 44) X (pause) ql (16, 23) N (play) w; (1 5, 18, 22, 2 3, 24,

25, 35, 44)

–. (go backward) ws (13, 16,

18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 34)

>+ (go forward) wa (13, 16,

18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 34)

m (rewind) q; (16, 23, 45) M (fast forward) 9 (16, 23, 45,

46)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference

when operating the system.

6 5

2 3

Sony Corporation

Printed in Malaysia

Sony MHC-GNX90 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About this manual

Playable discs

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Positioning the speakers

Setting the clock

Loading a disc

Playing a disc

Playing repeatedly

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

Listening to the radio

Loading a tape

Playing a tape

Recording your favorite tracks on a disc into a tape

Recording on a tape manually

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

Selecting the preset effect

Adjusting the graphic equalizer or selecting the surround effect

(MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/ GX9900 only)

Using the subwoofer Flashing sound effect

(MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only)

Creating a party environment

(MHC-GNX100 only)

Selecting audio channel

(MHC-GNX100 only)

(MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only)

Singing along

Timer

Falling asleep to music

Waking up to music

Timer recording radio programs

Display

Turning off the display

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

(For MHC-GNX100/GNX90/GNX88/ GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/GNX66/ GNX60)

Connecting external antennas

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

Messages

Additional Information

Precautions

Specifications

List of button locations and reference pages