Sony MHC-GS100 Operating Instruction

4-239-951-11(1)
Mini Hi-Fi Component System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
Model No. _______________ Serial No. _______________
MHC-GS100
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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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 personnel only.
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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference 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
• The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
• You are cautioned that any changes or modifications 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 the 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 system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN NORTH AMERICA
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Table of Contents

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 4
Remote Control ..................................... 5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system .......................... 6
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into
the remote ........................................ 8
Setting the clock .................................... 8
CD
Loading a CD ........................................ 9
Playing a CD
Normal Play/Shuffle Play/
Repeat Play ................................... 10
Programing CD tracks
Program Play ............................ 11
Labeling a CD
Disc Memo ............................... 12
Tuner
Presetting radio stations....................... 14
Listening to the radio
Preset Tuning/
Manual Tuning .............................. 16
Labeling the preset stations
Station Name ............................ 16
Tape
Loading a tape ..................................... 17
Playing a tape ...................................... 17
Recording to a tape
CD Synchro Recording/ Recording Manually/
Program Edit ................................. 18
Timer-recording radio programs ......... 19
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
GROOVE/SURROUND .......... 20
Selecting the sound effect.................... 21
Display
Turning off the display
Power Saving Mode ................. 21
Using the display ................................. 22
Other Features
Falling asleep to music
Sleep Timer .............................. 23
Waking up to music
Daily Timer .............................. 23
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components........ 24
Listening to audio from a connected
component ..................................... 25
Recording audio from a connected
component ..................................... 25
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies........................ 26
Messages ............................................. 28
Additional Information
Precautions ..........................................28
Specifications ......................................30
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – Q
CD wa (10, 12, 13, 18) CLEAR qh (12, 16, 28) DISC SELECT qg (9 – 13, 18) DISPLAY wd (16, 21, 22, 28) Display window 2 ENTER qj ( 8, 11 – 16, 19, 20, 23,
24) MENU ws (12 – 16) PAUSE X 5 (11, 17) PHONES jack qd PLAY MODE 8 (10, 11) PRESET +/– 4 (14 – 16)
R – Z
REC z PAUSE/START qa
(18, 19) REPEAT/FM MODE 9 ( 11, 16) STOP x 0 (11, 17, 18, 25, 28) TAPE ql (17) Tape deck 3 TIMER SELECT 7 (20, 24, 26) TIMER SET 6 (8, 19, 23) TUNER/BAND w; ( 14 – 16) TUNING +/– 4 (14 – 16) VIDEO (MD) qk (25, 26) VOLUME qf
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Illustration number
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PLAY MODE 8 (10, 11)
Name of button/part Reference page
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BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
=/1 (power) 1 m (rewind) 4 N (play) 4 M (fast forward) 4 . (go back) 4 > (go forward) 4 Z PUSH (front cover) qs Z PUSH (tape deck) 3
wd ws wa
6 7 8
w; ql qk qj qh
9 q; qa qs
qg
qf
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qd

Remote Control

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – Q
ALBM +/ALBM –* qd w; CD wg (10, 12, 13, 18) CD SYNC wf ( 18, 19) DISC +/DISC – qf ql
(9 – 13, 18) DISPLAY wh (16, 21, 22) ENTER 5 (8, 11 – 16, 19, 20,
23, 24) GAME* 6 GROOVE qh (20) PLAY MODE 2 (10, 11) PRESET +/PRESET – qs wa
(14 – 16) PRESET EQ qg (21)
R – Z
REC wd (18) REPEAT 3 (11) SLEEP 1 (23) SURROUND qk (20) TAPE 7 (17) TUNER/BAND 8 (14 – 16) TUNING +/TUNING – qa ws
(14 – 16) VIDEO (MD) 9 (25, 26) VOL +/– qj
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BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) 4 n N (play)** 0 X (pause) 0 x (stop) 0 . (go back) wa m (rewind) ws M (fast forward) qa > (go forward) qs
Notes for the supplied remote
* The GAME button and the
ALBM –/ALBM + buttons are not available.
**The tape deck does not play the
reverse side.
wh
wg
wf wd
ws wa w; ql
qk
qj
5 6 7 8
9 0 qa qs
qd qf
qg
qh
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Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedure 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Front speaker (Right)
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Front speaker (Left)
1 Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks on the unit as shown below.
Insert only the stripped portion
R
L
+
Solid (3)
Stripe (#)
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
3 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.
Note on placement
Be sure to place this unit on a horizontal place. If the unit is slanted, it may cause malfunction or damage to the system.
To connect optional components
See page 24 for details.
Note
Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.
Getting Started
Extend the FM antenna horizontally
75
M
F
U
U
AM
A
N
N
E
T
N
A
AM loop antenna
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Inserting two size AA (R6)

Setting the clock

batteries into the remote
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E
E
e
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.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
1 Press =/1 to turn on the system. 2Press TIMER SET. 3Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour.
4Press ENTER. 5Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute.
6Press ENTER.
To adjust the clock
1 Press TIMER SET. 2 Press . or > repeatedly to select
CLOCK SET, then press ENTER.
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.
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CD

Loading a CD

You can load up to 60 discs into this unit. Turn on the system before you load CDs.
1 Open the front cover by pressing
Z PUSH on the front cover.
Front cover
2 Turn DISC SELECT (or press DISC – or
DISC + on the remote) until you find the disc slot where you want to insert a disc, while checking the disc number (written beside every slot and also indicated in the display).
The disc number* at the loading position appears in the display. As you turn DISC SELECT, the disc number changes.
* If you have already loaded discs, the disc
number at the playing position appears. When you turn DISC SELECT, the displayed disc number changes to the one at the loading position.
Disc number
3 Insert a disc with the label side facing
right.
Notes
Make sure you have loaded the disc into each slot at a right angle to the rotary table. If the disc is not put in straight, it may damage the unit or the disc.
Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop before loading or removing discs.
CD
Disc slot at the loading position (located at the very front)
Disc number
With the label side facing right
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to load additional
discs.
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Loading a CD (continued)

Playing a CD

5 Close the front cover by pressing
Z PUSH on the front cover.
The rotary table turns and the disc slot at the loading position is set to the playing position.
Removing CDs
After following step 1 of “Loading a CD” on page 9, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.
Notes
Always close the front cover except when you load or remove discs.
Do not load an empty 8 cm CD adaptor. It may damage the unit.
Do not attach anything such as seals or sleeves to CDs. It may damage the unit or the disc.
If you drop a disc into the unit and the CD will not go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When transporting the unit, remove all discs from the unit.
If you want to remove the disc played, open the front cover. The disc comes to the loading position. Remove the disc after the rotary table comes to a complete stop.
Tip
You can display the original Disc Memos instead of total number of tracks and total playing time (see Labeling a CD on page 12) to locate the disc easily when you start playing. When you select a CD-TEXT disc, the disc title is displayed instead of total number of tracks and total playing time.
Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
You can play up to 60 CDs continuously. This system lets you play the CD in different play modes.
Disc number
Track number Playing time
1Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2When you want to specify the disc for
1 DISC, turn DISC SELECT (or press DISC – or DISC + on the remote) until the desired disc number or Disc Memo appears.
3In stop mode, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until the mode you want appears.
Select To play
ALL DISCS (Normal Play)
1 DISC (Normal Play)
ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play)
1 DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play)
PGM (Program Play)
All CDs in the disc tray continuously.
The CD you have selected in original order.
The tracks on all CDs in random order.
The tracks on the CD you have selected in random order.
The tracks on all CDs in the order you want them to be played (see “Programing CD tracks on page 11).
4Press N (or n N on the remote).
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