Sony MHC-GNZ777D, MHC-GNZ888D User Manual

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

3-094-635-13(1)

MHC-GNZ888D MHC-GNZ777D

WARNING

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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

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

Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

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

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

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

For AC 220 V wall sockets

1 Make the appropriate voltage

setting on the system (only for models with a voltage selector).

2 Make sure that the 13 A 3-pin plug

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

For AC 127 V wall sockets

1 Make the appropriate voltage

setting on the system (only for models with a voltage selector).

2 Remove the 13 A 3-pin plug using a

screwdriver.

3 Attach the supplied parallel blade

plug (Type A).

About this manual

• The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-GNZ888D and MHC-GNZ777D. In this manual, MHC-GNZ888D is used for illustration purpose unless stated otherwise.

The MHC-GNZ888D consists of:

– Tuner/DVD player/Stereo cassette

deck/Amplifier (unit)

HCD-GNZ888D

– Speaker System

• Front speaker SS-GNZ888D

• Center speaker SS-CT888D

• Surround speaker SS-RSX888D

The MHC-GNZ777D consists of:

– Tuner/DVD player/Stereo cassette

deck/Amplifier (unit)

HCD-GNZ777D

– Speaker System

• Front speaker SS-GNZ888D

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

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

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

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

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

Playable discs .............................. 5

Guide to parts and controls.......... 9

Tuner

Listening to the radio ................. 53

Tape

Getting Started

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

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

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

Setting the clock ........................ 22

Performing QUICK SETUP...... 23

Using the THEATRE SYNC

function................................. 24

Disc

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

— Normal Play

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

Searching/selecting a disc.......... 34

Playing MP3/JPEG discs ........... 37

Enjoying DivX

(MHC-GNZ777D Russian

model only/MHC-GNZ888D) Adjusting the delay between the

picture and sound.................. 42

— A/V SYNC Restricting playback of the

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

— CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL, PARENTAL

CONTROL

Using the DVD setup menu....... 46

video files ......41

Playing a tape............................. 55

Recording onto a tape................ 56

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ................... 58

Singing along: Karaoke ............. 61

Other Operations

Using the timer .......................... 65

Changing the display .................67

Viewing information about

the disc.................................. 67

Hooking up the optional

components........................... 71

Additional Information

Troubleshooting......................... 74

Precautions................................. 83

Specifications............................. 84

Guide to the Control Menu

display................................... 87

Language code list..................... 90

Glossary ..................................... 92

Index .......................................... 95

Playable discs

Type Characteristics

DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO

• DVD-R*/-RW*/+R/+RW in DVD VIDEO format

* also in video mode

VR mode • DVD-R/-RW in VR (Video

Recording) mode

VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD

• Super VCD

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

CD • AUDIO CD

• CD-R/-RW in AUDIO CD format

Icon used in this manual

Logo

DATA CD • CD-ROM/-R/-RW in DATA CD

format, containing MP3 audio tracks1), JPEG image files2) or DivX video files3), and conforming to ISO

96604) Level 1 or Level 2, or Joliet (expansion format).

DATA DVD • DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW in

DATA DVD format, containing MP3 audio tracks1), JPEG image files2) or DivX video files3), and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

This system can also play back discs with the following disc logos:

Continued

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

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

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

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

DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. “DVD+RW”, “DVD-RW”, “DVD+R”, “DVD VIDEO”, and the “CD” logos are trademarks.

Discs that cannot be played

Note on DualDiscs

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format

• DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• Data part of Mixed CDs

• Super Audio CDs

• DVD Audio discs

•DVD-RAMs

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.

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

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

•CPRM

compatible DVD-Rs/-RWs

recorded in Copy-Once programs.

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

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

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

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

Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play back DVD VIDEOs labeled with identical region code. DVD VIDEOs labeled will also be played back on this system. If you try to play back any other region code DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

ALL

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

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

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

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

• A disc created in Packet Write format cannot be played back.

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs

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

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Notes on Multi Session disc

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

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

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

• Wit h DATA CD or DATA DVD, the system will only play back DivX video files even if it contains MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

Copyrights

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

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

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

** Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.

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

Guide to parts and controls

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

Front panel

Guide to parts and controls

Top panel

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1 "/1 STANDBY (pages 17, 18,

19, 22, 23, 54, 73, 74, 80, 81)

Press to turn the unit on or off.

B GROOVE (page 58)

Press to reinforce the bass.

3 EQ BAND/MEMORY (page 58)

Press to select a frequency band when adjusting the equalizer.

4 DISPLAY (pages 20, 67)

Press to display disc information in the front panel display or to change the front panel display during Power Saving Mode.

5 ILLUMINATION (page 67)

Press to change the power illuminator.

F Display (pages 12, 67, 82)

G Disc tray (pages 12, 26, 76)

H CD SYNC (page 56)

Press to select CD Synchro Recording.

I REC PAUSE/START (page 56)

Press to start recording.

J DISC 1 ~ 3 (page 27)

Press to select a disc.

DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE (pages 18, 26, 27)

Press to exchange other discs during playback.

Z OPEN/CLOSE (pages 18, 26,

76)

Press to load or eject a disc.

K TUNING +/– (pages 53, 54)

Press to tune in a radio station.

M/m (fast forward/ rewind) (page 27)

Press to fast forward or rewind.

nN (play) (pages 26, 55, 56,

74)

X (pause) (pages 26, 55) x (stop) (pages 26, 53, 55, 56,

80)

Press to start, pause or stop playback.

L DIRECTION (pages 55, 56, 66)

Press to select the tape playback option.

M Z PUSH (Eject B) (page 55)

Press to insert or eject tape B.

Deck B (pages 55, 56, 66)

N ECHO LEVEL (page 61, 62)

Turn to adjust the microphone echo effect.

O MIC 1/2 (jack) (pages 57, 62, 74)

Connect the microphones.

MIC 1/2 LEVEL (pages 57, 61,

74)

Turn to adjust the microphone volume.

P VIDEO INPUT (jacks) (page 71)

Connect an audio or video component.

Q PHONES (jack) (page 74)

Connect the headphones.

R MASTER VOLUME (pages 26,

65, 67, 74)

Turn to adjust the volume.

S Power illuminator (pages 67)

T Z PUSH (Eject A) (page 55)

Press to insert or eject tape A.

Deck A (page 55)

U SOUND FIELD (page 59)

Press to select a sound field.

V PRESET EQ (page 58)

Press to select a preset effect.

W VIDEO (pages 67, 73)

TV/SAT (pages 67, 73, 75) TAPE A/B (pages 55, 66, 67) TUNER/BAND (pages 53, 67) DVD (pages 18, 26, 56, 61, 67,

78)

Press to select a function.

wf Remote sensor (page 75)

wg . OPERATION DIAL >

(pages 27, 53, 56, 58, 59)

Turn to select a setting.

Guide to parts and controls

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DISPLAY

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NTSC DCS

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A Lights up when the color system of

the video output is NTSC (page 19).

B Lights up when DTS source is played

back (page 49).

C Lights up when Dolby Digital source

is played back (page 49).

D Lights up when disc number is

displayed.

E Lights up when the elapsed playing

time and the remaining playing time for the title or chapter is displayed (page 67).

F Displays the current status and

information (page 67).

G Lights up when the track information

is displayed.

H Lights up when VIDEO CD with PBC

functions is played back (page 29).

I Indicators for the TUNER function

(page 53).

J Lights up when Karaoke Mode is

turned on (page 61).

K Lights up during recording (page 56). L Indicators for sound field (page 59).

(MHC-GNZ888D only) “SUR” lights up when “LINK SUR” or “2CH SUR” is selected.

(MHC-GNZ777D only) “SUR” lights up when “HP SUR” or “2CH SUR” is selected.

M Indicators for the TAPE function

(page 55). “A” and “B” lights up when the

system is turned on. “b” or “B” lights up when there is a tape in the deck and indicates the tape playback direction. “RELAY”, “g” and “j” indicates the tape playback option.

N Indicates the selected play mode

(page 31). “SHUF” lights up when Shuffle Play is activated. “PGM” lights up when Program Play is activated. “REP” lights up when Repeat Play is set to “ALL DISCS”, “ONE DISC”, “ALBUM” or “ON”. “REP 1” lights up when Repeat Play is set to “TITLE”, “CHAPTER”, “TRACK” or “FILE”.

O Indicators for the disc tray (page 26).

“ ” lights up when there is a disc on the disc tray. “ ”, “1”, “2” and “3” light up when the system is turned on.

P “GROOVE” lights up when

“GROOVE ON” is selected. “V GROOVE” lights up when “V-GROOVE ON” is selected (page 58).

Q Indicates the disc playback condition.

“N” lights up when source is played back. “X” lights up when the source is paused.

R Lights up when the Sleep Timer is

activated (page 65).

S Lights up when the Play Timer or

Timer Recording is set (page 65).

T Indicators for the DVD function

(page 26). “DVD” lights up when DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode or DATA DVD is detected. “MP3” lights up when MP3 audio tracks are played back. “VCD” lights up when VIDEO CD or Super VCD is detected. “CD” lights up when AUDIO CD or DATA CD is detected.

U Lights up when “P AUTO” or

“P VIDEO” is selected (page 20).

V Indicators for sound field (page 59).

(MHC-GNZ888D only) “VIRTUAL” and “DCS” light up when “V.M.DIM.” is selected. “; PL” or “; PL II” lights up when Pro Logic decoding or Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoding is performed.

(MHC-GNZ777D only) “VIRTUAL” lights up when “VIRTUAL A”, “VIRTUAL B” or “HP VIRTUAL” is selected.

Remote

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1 THEATRE SYNC (page 25)

Press to operate the THEATRE SYNC function.

B TV "/1 (on/standby) (page 21)

Press to turn the TV on or off.

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8 9 q;

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Guide to parts and controls

"/1 (on/standby) (pages 17, 22,

74)

Press to turn the unit on or off.

C DISC SKIP (page 27)

Press to skip a disc.

D FUNCTION +/– (pages 26, 53,

55, 73)

Press to select a function.

E PICTURE NAVI (pages 36, 38)

Press to search for a scene or a file.

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F REPEAT/FM MODE (pages 33,

54, 79)

Press to change the Repeat Play setting. Press to select the FM monaural or stereo reception.

G AUDIO (pages 28, 62, 69)

Press to select the audio format.

H SUBTITLE/D.TUNING

(pages 28, 54)

Press to turn off or change the language of the subtitle. Press to enter direct tuning mode.

I ANGLE (page 28)

Press to change the angle.

J (pages 24, 27)

Press to select an album.

K DVD/TUNER MENU (pages 34,

38, 53)

Press to display the menu of the DVD player. Press to preset a radio station.

L SOUND FIELD (page 59)

Press to select a sound field.

M TV VOL +/–* (page 21)

Press to adjust the TV volume.

VOLUME +/–* (pages 26, 65, 74)

Press to adjust the volume.

N DISPLAY (pages 31, 46, 63,

87)

Press to turn on or off or change the Control Menu display on the TV screen.

O TV CH +/– (page 21)

Press to select a TV channel.

PRESET +/– (page 53)

Press to select a preset station.

./> (go backward/go forward) (pages 27, 37, 56)

Press to go backward or go forward.

c STEP C (page 27)

Press to watch one frame at a time.

REPLAY /ADVANCE (page 27)

Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene.

TUNING +/– (pages 53, 54)

Press to tune in a radio station.

SLOW /SLOW (page 27)

Press to watch frame by frame.

m/M (rewind/fast forward (page 27)

Press to rewind or fast forward.

H* (play) (pages 26, 55, 74) X (pause) (pages 26, 55) x (stop) (pages 26, 53, 55)

Press to start, pause or stop playback.

P TV (page 21)

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

Q O RETURN (pages 30, 36, 38)

Press to return to the previous display.

R V/v/B/b (pages 22, 31, 53, 63,

65)

Press to select the settings.

ENTER (pages 22, 31, 53, 58,

65)

Press to enter the selection.

S DVD TOP MENU (page 34)

Press to display the DVD title.

T -/-- (page 21)

Press to enter a double digit channel number for TV.

CLEAR (pages 23, 24, 31, 38)

Press to cancel the play mode or clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button.

U Numeric buttons* (pages 21, 27,

43, 53)

Press to tune or preset a radio station, enter a track or file number, etc.

V KEY CONTROL 2/# (page 64)

SCORE (page 64) KARAOKE MODE (page 62) KARAOKE PON (page 64)

Press to enjoy the karaoke function.

W DISPLAY (pages 67)

Press to display disc information in the front panel display or to change the front panel display during Power Saving Mode.

wf TIME/TEXT (pages 67, 69)

Press to check the elapsed playing time, remaining time, etc.

wg TV INPUT (page 21)

Press to switch the TV’s input source.

SLEEP (pages 24, 65)

Press to activate the sleep timer.

wh TIMER MENU (pages 22, 65)

Press to set the time and timer.

* The numeric button 5, TV VOL +, VOLUME

+ and H buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.

Guide to parts and controls

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

MHC-GNZ888D

2 1

456 7

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

MHC-GNZ777D

1 To AM loop antenna

2 1

2 To FM lead antenna 3 To front speaker (right) 4 To front speaker (left)

A Antennas

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

AM loop antenna

B Speakers

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

Front speakers

FRONT SPEAKER

Red

Center speaker (MHC-GNZ888D only)

CENTER SPEAKER

White

Green

Tip

(MHC-GNZ888D only) Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the center and surround speakers.

lack (#)Red (3)

Black (#)

Red (3)

Notes

• Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.

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

C VOLTAGE SELECTOR

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

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

* Saudi Arabian model: 120 - 127V

220V 240V

120V

Getting Started

Surround speakers (MHC-GNZ888D only)

SURROUND SPEAKER

Grey

Blue

D Power

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. When you press "/1 (or "/1 STANDBY on the unit), the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with an adaptor). For Saudi Arabian model, see “Note on power cord plug shapes” on page 2.

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Note

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

Tip

With normal use, the batteries should 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 at each corner on the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping.

Example

Front speakers

When carrying the unit

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

1 Press "/1 STANDBY to turn on

the system.

2 Press DVD. 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to open

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

4 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE again to

close the disc tray. Wait until “DVD NO DISC” appears in the display.

5 Hold down DVD and then

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

6 Unplug the AC power cord.

Hooking up the TV

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

ENT

VIDE

VIDEO OUT

When connecting a video deck

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

Tip

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

connect the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this unit. If your TV is compatible with progressive format file signals, use this connection and set to progressive format (page 20).

– You can use an optional S Video cord to

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

Changing the color system

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

Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Press "/1 STANDBY to turn on the

system.

2 Press DVD. 3 Press "/1 STANDBY to turn off the

system.

4 When demonstration appears,

press "/1 STANDBY while holding down X.

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

Getting Started

Video deck

Do not connect directly

Unit

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

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

1 Press DVD. 2 Hold down DVD and press

DISPLAY repeatedly.

Select “P AUTO” or “P VIDEO” if your TV accepts progressive signals and the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Otherwise, select “INTERLACE”.

P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)

The system automatically detects the software type and selects the appropriate conversion method.

P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)

The system fixes the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software. Select this if the image is not clear when you select “P AUTO”.

About DVD VIDEO software types and the conversion method

The DVD VIDEO software can be divided into 2 types:

• Film-based software

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

• Video-based software

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

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

Note

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

When using a TV

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

Operating a Sony TV

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

To Hold down TV and

Turn the TV on or off TV "/1

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

Select the TV channels

Adjust the volume of the TV speaker(s)

* For double digit number, hold down TV and

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

press

TV INPUT

TV CH +/– or numeric buttons*

TV VOL +/–

Positioning the speakers

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

A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (left) E Surround speaker (right) F Subwoofer (not supplied) G Unit H TV

MHC-GNZ888D only.

When optional subwoofer is connected.

BAGH

Getting Started

Continued

Notes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speaker settings

To enjoy DVD VIDEOs and other discs with multi-channel sound and Dolby surround effects, you need to adjust the speaker settings. For details, see “Setting the speakers SPEAKER SETUP” on page 50.

–

Setting the clock

Press "/1 (or "/1 STANDBY on

the unit) to turn on the system.

2 Press TIMER MENU.

The hour indication flashes in the display. If “PLAY SET” flashes in the display, press

V or v repeatedly to select

“CLOCK SET”, then press ENTER.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to set

the hour.

4 Press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes in the display.

5 Press V or v repeatedly to set

the minute.

6 Press ENTER.

The clock starts functioning.

Note

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

Performing QUICK SETUP

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

1 Turn on your TV and select the

video input.

2 Press "/1 (or "/1 STANDBY on

the unit) to turn on the system.

Note

Make sure that the headphones or microphones are not connected. Otherwise, you cannot perform SPEAKER SETUP.

3 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly

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

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

4 Press ENTER without opening

the disc tray or inserting a disc.

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

5 Press V or v repeatedly to

select a language, then press ENTER.

Tips

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

• The selectable language is different depending on the area.

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

6 Press V or v repeatedly to

select the setting that matches your TV type.

If you have a 4:3 standard TV:

Select 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 48)

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

Select 16:9 (page 48)

7 Press ENTER.

x For MHC-GNZ888D

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

x For MHC-GNZ777D

The setting is selected and “QUICK SETUP is complete” appears on the TV screen.

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8 (MHC-GNZ888D only)

Press

V or v repeatedly to

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

Repeat this step to adjust the center and surround speaker distance. The setting is selected and “QUICK SETUP is complete.” appears on the TV screen. The system is ready for playback. If you want to change each setting individually, see “Using the DVD setup menu” on page 46.

To quit QUICK SETUP

Press DISPLAY.

To recall QUICK SETUP

1 Press DISPLAY when playback

is stopped.

The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select

(SETUP), then press

ENTER.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select

“QUICK”, then press ENTER.

Note

The guide message appears at the bottom of the TV screen when you turn on the system for the first time or after performing “RESET” (page 81).

Using the THEATRE SYNC function

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

Preparing to use the THEATRE SYNC function

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

Hold down SLEEP and press

0 No input source

1 to 8 VIDEO 1 to VIDEO 8

9 COMPONENT 1

CLEAR COMPONENT 2

– COMPONENT 3

+ COMPONENT 4

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

To select the following TV’s input source

(Default)

Operating the THEATRE SYNC function

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

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

To change the transmission time

Hold down > and press

1 0.5 (Default)

31.5

52.5

73.5

To select the following transmission time

Getting Started

Disc

3 Load a disc with the label side

facing up on the disc tray.

Playing a disc

—Normal Play

Before playing a DVD VIDEO, a DVD-R/-RW in VR mode, a VIDEO CD, JPEG image files or DivX video files turn on your TV and select the video input. Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.

MHC-GNZ777D Russian model only/MHCGNZ888D.

Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO:

Elapsed playing time

1 1 1

Disc playing indicator

BBA

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly

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

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE on the

unit.

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

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

4 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE on the

unit to close the disc tray.

Do not forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction.

5 Press H (or nN on the unit). 6 Press VOLUME +/– (or turn

MASTER VOLUME on the unit) to adjust the volume.

Note

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

Other operations

To Do this

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

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

To Do this

Select a track1), chapter or video file

• Press . or >

repeatedly during playback, or

• Turn .

OPERATION DIAL > on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise during playback, or

• Press the numeric buttons when the Control Menu is turned off, then press ENTER2).

Select an album3)Press +/– repeatedly

during playback or when playback is paused.

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

4)5)

Search)

Press m or M (or M or m on the unit) during playback. Each time you press m or M (or M or m on the unit), the playback speed changes cyclically. To return to normal playback, press H (or nN on the unit).

Watch frame by frame (Slowmotion Play)

Press SLOW or SLOW (or M

or m on the unit) when playback is paused. Each time you press SLOW or SLOW (or M or m on the unit), the playback speed changes.

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

To Do this

Play one frame at a time (Freeze

Frame)

Press STEP C to go to the next frame when playback is paused. Press c STEP7) to go to the preceding frame when playback is paused.

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

Replay the previous scene (Instant Replay)

Briefly fast forward the

Press REPLAY during playback.

Press ADVANCE

during playback. current scene (Instant

Advance)

Select a disc Press DISC SKIP on the

remote (or one of the

DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons on

the unit).

Switch to DVD function from another source and start playback

Press one of the DISC 1

~ 3 buttons on the unit

(Automatic Source

Selection). automatically

Exchange other discs while playing

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

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

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

Except for JPEG image files.

Depending on the disc, the actual speed may differ.

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

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

Press DISC SKIP/

EX-CHANGE on the

unit.

Disc

Continued

Notes

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

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

Displaying multi-angles and subtitles

Changing the angles

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

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

Note

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

Displaying the subtitles

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

are recorded.

– change the language of the subtitles if

multilingual subtitles are recorded.

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

Notes

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

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

Other useful functions

Selecting the audio format

When playing a DVD VIDEO or a DivX video file recorded in multiple audio formats, you can select the audio format you want. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. When playing a VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD or MP3 audio tracks, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a track with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the audio signal you want. The default settings are underlined.

When playing a DVD VIDEO:

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the option of language and audio format varies. When a 4-digit number is displayed, the digits represent a language code (see “Language code list” on page 90). When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats. Note that the sound changes automatically depending on the disc.

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

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

•1: MAIN

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

• 1: MAIN+SUB: the main and sub sound

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

• 2: SUB*: the sub sound of the audio

• 2: MAIN+SUB*: the main and sub

* These items do not appear if only one audio

When playing a DivX video file:

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

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

• STEREO: the standard stereo sound.

• 1/L: the sound of the left channel

• 2/R: the sound of the right channel

When playing a Super VCD:

• 1: STEREO: the stereo sound of the

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

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

• 2: STEREO: the stereo sound of the

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

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

: the main sound of the audio

track 1.

of the audio track 1.

track 2.

sound of the audio track 2.

stream is recorded on the disc.

(monaural).

audio track 1.

the audio track 1 (monaural).

audio track 2.

the audio track 2 (monaural).

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Version 2.0) – PBC Playback

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

1 Press H (or nN on the unit) to

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

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

2 Press the numeric buttons to select

the item number you want.

3 Press ENTER.

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

H (or nN on the unit).

4 Continue playback according to the

instructions on the menus.

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

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Sony MHC-GNZ777D, MHC-GNZ888D User Manual

About this manual

Table of Contents

Playable discs

Guide to parts and controls

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Hooking up the TV

Positioning the speakers

Setting the clock

Performing QUICK SETUP

Using the THEATRE SYNC function

Disc

Playing a disc