Sony MHC-GTR8,MHC-GTR7,MHC-GTR6,MHC-GTR6H Operating Instructions Manual

Mini HI-FI Component System

4-132-090-12(1)

Operating Instructions

MHC-GTR8 MHC-GTR7

MHC-GTR6 MHC-GTR6H

WARNING

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

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of f ire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION

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

For customers in Australia

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

Note on DualDiscs

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

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.

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

The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.

“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

“Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-GTR8, MHC-GTR7, MHC-GTR6 and MHC-GTR6H. In this manual, the MHC-GTR8 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

The MHC-GTR8 consists of:

–Unit

Latin American and Mexican models only HCD-GTR8 Other models HCD-GTR8B

– Speaker System

Latin American and Mexican models only

• Front speakers SS-GTR8

• Surround speakers SS-RSR8

• Subwoofers SS-WGR8 Other models

• Front speakers SS-GTR8B

• Surround speakers SS-RSR8B

• Subwoofers SS-WGR8B

The MHC-GTR7 consists of:

–Unit

Latin American and Mexican models only HCD-GTR7 Other models HCD-GTR7B

– Speaker System

Latin American and Mexican models only

• Front speakers SS-GTR7

• Surround speakers SS-RSR7

• Subwoofer SS-WGR7 Other models

• Front speakers SS-GTR7B

• Surround speakers SS-RSR7B

• Subwoofer SS-WGR7B

Continued

The MHC-GTR6 consists of:

–Unit

Latin American and Mexican models only HCD-GTR6 Other models HCD-GTR6B

– Speaker System

Latin American and Mexican models only

• Front speakers SS-GTR6

• Surround speakers SS-RSR6 Other models

• Front speakers SS-GTR6B

• Surround speakers SS-RSR6B

The MHC-GTR6H consists of:

–Unit HCD-GTR6H – Speaker System

• Front speakers SS-GTR6H

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

Guide to parts and controls ..........6

Getting Started

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

Positioning the speakers.............15

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

Basic Operations

Other Operations

Creating your own program ...... 36

— Program Play

Presetting radio stations ............ 38

Recording onto a tape ............... 39

(Except for Latin American

and Mexican models) Creating your own sound

effect..................................... 40

Singing along ............................ 41

Using the timer.......................... 42

Playing a CD/MP3 disc..............19

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

Transferring onto an USB

device ....................................22

Listening to music of an USB

device ....................................27

Playing a tape .............................30

(Except for Latin American

and Mexican models)

Using optional components........31

Adjusting the sound ...................31

Changing the display..................33

Viewing information in the

display ...................................34

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ........................ 44

Messages ................................... 51

Precautions ................................ 52

Specifications ............................ 54

Compatible USB devices with

this system............................ 58

Index............................ Back cover

Guide to parts and controls

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.

Unit

– Front view

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 q; qa qs

qd qf qg qh qj

* MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7 only

– Top view

wh wg wf wd ws wa 7 qh 9 q; w; ql qk

wj wk

A "/1 (on/standby) (pages 13, 43,

44, 50)

Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator lights up in green when the system is turned on. The indicator lights up in red when the system is turned off.

B OPTIONS (pages 25, 33)

Press to select the display pattern and USB MEMORY SELECT.

C IR Receptor (page 45)

D DISPLAY (pages 18, 33, 34, 44)

Press to change the information on the display.

E EQ BAND/MEMORY (page 40)

Press to select a frequency band.

F RETURN (pages 19, 28, 33)

Press to return to the parent folder. Press to exit search mode. Press to return to the previous display in OPTIONS menu.

G Function buttons:

CD (pages 14, 19, 23, 36, 39)

Press to select the CD function.

USB

(pages 24, 28, 36)

Press to select the USB function.

PC (pages 24, 31)

Press to select the PC function.

TUNER/BAND (Except for Latin American and Mexican models) (page 21)

Press to select the TUNER function. Press to select the FM or AM band.

TUNER FM (For Latin American and Mexican models only) (page 21)

Press to select FM band.

TUNER AM (For Latin American and Mexican models only) (page 21)

Press to select AM band.

TAPE (Except for Latin American and Mexican models) (page 30)

Press to select the TAPE function.

VIDEO (page 31)

Press to select the VIDEO function.

H (MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7 only)

SUBWOOFER ON/OFF (page 13)

Press to turn the subwoofer on or off. The SUBWOOFER ON/OFF indicator lights up when the subwoofer is turned on.

SUBWOOFER LEVEL (page 13)

Press to enter or exit the subwoofer level setting.

I +/– (pages 19, 28, 36, 39)

Press to select a folder.

N (play) (pages 19, 27, 30, 37, 46, 49)

Press to start playback.

.m/M> (rewind/fast forward) (pages 18, 19, 28, 30, 36, 42)

Press to select a track or file. Hold down to find a point in a track or file.

TUNING +/– (pages 21, 22)

Press to tune in a radio station.

X (pause) (pages 19, 28, 30)

Press to pause playback.

Guide to parts and controls

Continued

x (stop) (pages 19, 21, 24, 28, 30, 40, 46)

Press to stop playback, recording or transferring.

J SURR SP MODE

(MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7 only) (page 31)

Press to select the sound system.

SURROUND (MHC-GTR6/MHC-GTR6H only) (page 31)

Press to select the surround effect.

NIGHT MODE (page 32)

Press to select the NIGHT MODE function.

SOUND FLASH (page 33)

Hold down to create a sound flash effect.

M PHONES (jack) (pages 45, 55)

Connect the headphones.

N USB A (pages 27, 28, 36)

Press to select the USB device connected to the A port.

A indicator (page 11)

A port (pages 24, 28, 36, 37,

48)

Connect an optional USB device.

O PC IN L/R (jacks) (page 31)

Connect the audio output of the computer to these jacks using an audio cord (not supplied). You can then output audio through this system.

P USB B (pages 27, 28, 36)

Press to select the USB device connected to the B port.

PRESET EQ (pages 31, 41)

Press to select a preset sound effect.

GROOVE (page 31)

Press to reinforce the bass.

MP3 BOOSTER+ (page 32)

Press to select the MP3 BOOSTER+ function.

BREAK (page 32)

Press to select the BREAK function.

K MASTER VOLUME (pages 19,

27, 31, 33, 45)

Turn to adjust the volume.

L DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE

(pages 19, 20, 36)

Press to select a disc during CD tray open. Press to exchange other discs during playback.

B indicator (page 11)

Lights up in red when transferring to the connected optional USB device.

B port (pages 22, 23, 28, 36,

37, 48)

Connect and transfer to an optional USB device.

REC TO (pages 23, 24, 25)

USB

Press to transfer onto the connected optional USB device which is connected to the B port.

Q MIC (jack) (pages 41, 45, 55)

Connect an optional microphone.

MIC LEVEL (pages 40, 41, 45)

Turn to adjust the microphone volume.

R Disc tray (pages 14, 19, 23, 39,

46, 51)

S DISC 1 ~ 3 (pages 20, 36)

Press to select a disc. Press to switch to the CD function from other function.

T OPEN/CLOSE Z (pages 14, 19,

46)

Press to load or eject a disc.

U ENTER (pages 13, 18, 19, 23,

24, 28, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)

Press to enter the selection.

V Power illuminator (page 33)

W METER MODE (pages 34, 45)

Press to select a preset display pattern.

X ERASE (page 28)

Press to erase audio files or folders on the connected optional USB device.

Y REC TO TAPE (Except for Latin

American and Mexican models) (page 39)

Press to record onto a tape.

REC TIMER (page 43)

Press to set the Recording Timer.

Z Display (pages 11, 33, 34, 51)

Meter display (page 34)

wj OPERATION DIAL (pages 13,

19, 25, 28, 33, 37, 40)

Turn to select a track, file or folder. Turn to select a setting.

wk (Except for Latin American and

Mexican models) PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 30)

Press to insert or eject a tape.

Remote

qg qf qd qs

1 "/1 (on/standby) (pages 13, 43,

44, 50)

Press to turn the system on or off.

B CLOCK/TIMER SELECT

(pages 43, 51) CLOCK/TIMER SET (pages 18,

42)

Press to set the clock and the timers.

C REPEAT (pages 19, 28)

Press to change the Repeat Play setting of USB and CD function.

FM MODE (pages 22, 50)

Press to select the FM monaural or stereo reception.

Guide to parts and controls

Tape deck (pages 30, 39, 43, 50)

Continued

D USB (pages 27, 36)

Press to select the USB function.

CD (pages 19, 23, 36, 39)

Press to select the CD function.

TUNER/BAND (page 21)

Press to select the TUNER function. Press to select the FM or AM band.

FUNCTION (pages 24, 30)

Press to select a function.

E ./> (go back/go forward)

(pages 19, 28, 36, 43)

Press to select a track or file.

m/M (rewind/fast forward) (pages 19, 28, 30)

Hold down to find a point in a track or file.

+/– (tuning) (pages 22, 38)

Press to tune in a radio station.

N (play) (pages 19, 27, 30, 37, 46, 49)

Press to start playback.

X (pause) (pages 19, 28, 30)

Press to pause playback.

x (stop) (pages 19, 21, 24, 28, 30, 40, 46)

Press to stop playback, recording or transferring.

F ENTER (pages 13, 18, 19, 23,

24, 28, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)

Press to enter the selection.

G DISC SKIP (pages 20, 36)

Press to select a disc.

USB SELECT (pages 28, 36)

Press to select the USB device connected to the A port or

B port.

H +/– (select folder) (pages 19,

28, 36, 39)

Press to select a folder.

I VOLUME +/–* (pages 19, 21, 27,

31, 42, 45)

Press to adjust the volume.

* The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot.

Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.

J EQ (pages 31, 41)

Press to select a preset sound effect.

K CLEAR (page 37)

Press to delete a pre-programmed step.

L TUNER MEMORY (page 38)

Press to preset the radio station.

M PLAY MODE

(pages 20, 23, 29, 36, 39, 46)

Press to select the play mode of CD or USB function.

TUNING MODE (pages 21, 38)

Press to select the tuning mode.

N DISPLAY (pages 34, 44)

Press to change the information on the display.

O SLEEP (page 42)

Press to activate the Sleep Timer.

– Display

qsqaq

23 7 895

[ USB A ] ALL1 USB SHUF PGM REP 1

4 6

USB

MP3 WMA

AAC

BOOSTER

Z-GROOVE

[ USB B ]

DISC TAG

1 2 3

USB SYNC TAPE

USB REC

TAPE

SLEEP NIGHT

MATRIX

MONO ST TUNED

TAPE

SUR

LINK

SUR 12

PLAY

REC

PRESET

Guide to parts and controls

AUTO

;

A Lights up when the USB function is

selected (page 28).

B “ ” lights up during playback.

“NX” lights up when playback is paused.

C Indicates the type of disc or file that

the system recognized.

D Indicates the type of audio file

information that displayed (page 34). “ ” lights up when a file name/track title is displayed. “ ” lights up when an artist name is displayed. “ ” lights up when a folder name/album title is displayed.

E Displays the current status and

information (page 34).

F Lights up when the Sleep Timer is

activated (page 42).

G Lights up during transferring onto an

USB device or recording onto a tape (pages 22, 39).

H Lights up when the timer is set

(page 42).

I Lights up when NIGHT MODE is

turned on (page 32).

J Indicates the activated sound effect

(pages 31, 40).

Note

“LINK”, “MATRIX SUR 1” and “MATRIX SUR 2” light up for MHC-GTR8 and MHC-GTR7 only.

K Indicators for the TUNER function

(pages 21, 38).

L Lights up when there is a tape in the

tape deck.

M Indicators for the disc tray (page 19).

“ ” lights up when a disc is selected. “1”, “2” and “3” light up when there is(are) disc(s) on the disc tray.

N Lights up when an audio file contains

tag information.

O Indicates the selected play mode

(pages 20, 29).

P [USB A] or [USB B] lights up to

indicate the selected USB device.

Note

“TAPE” does not lights up for Latin American and Mexican models.

;

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

345

***

1 To FM lead antenna 2 To AM loop antenna 3 To front speaker (right) 4 To front speaker (left) 5 To surround speaker (right) 6 To surround speaker (left) 7 To subwoofer 8 To subwoofer

* MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7/

MHC-GTR6 only.

** MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7

only.

*** MHC-GTR8 only.

A Antennas

Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antennas.

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

AM loop antenna

Notes

• The FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack varies according to models.

• Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.

B VIDEO (AUDIO IN) L/R jacks

Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect to the audio output jacks of an optional component (such as a TV or VCR).

C Speakers

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

Front speakers

FRONT SPEAKER

ONLY FOR SS-GTR8B

Notes

• Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.

White

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

• Be sure to connect the subwoofer(s) to the unit (MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7 only).

Getting Started

(MHC-GTR6H only)

Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the front speakers.

Black (#)

Red (3)

Surround speakers

(MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7/MHC-GTR6 only)

SURROUND SPEAKER

-RSR8B

ONLY FOR SS

Grey

Subwoofers

(MHC-GTR8 only)

Purple

SUBWOOFER

Y FOR SS-WGR8B

Subwoofer

(MHC-GTR7 only)

Purple

Y FOR SS-WGR7B

SUBWOOFER

D 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.

Brazil model only Other models

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

127V 220V 220V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V 220V 230-240V

E Power

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).

Using the subwoofer(s)

(MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7 only)

You can use the subwoofer(s) to enhance the bass.

1 Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on

the unit to light up the indicator.

The subwoofer(s) is(are) turned on.

2 Press SUBWOOFER LEVEL on the

unit to enter the subwoofer level setting.

3 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select

the subwoofer level you want, then press ENTER.

Using the remote

Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, E side first, matching the polarities shown below.

Notes

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

• When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

• Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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.

Attaching the subwoofer front panel pads

(For MHC-GTR8 only)

Attach the supplied subwoofer front panel pads on the bottom of the subwoofers to stabilize the subwoofers and to prevent them from slipping.

When carrying the unit

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

1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CD. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE Z to open

the disc tray and remove the disc.

4 Press OPEN/CLOSE Z again to

close the disc tray. Wait until “CD No Disc” appears in the display.

5 Hold down CD and then press

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

6 Unplug the AC power cord.

Positioning the speakers

You can place your speakers as shown below or by using Line Array Speaker System (page 16).

A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Surround speaker (left) D Surround speaker (right) E Subwoofer F Unit

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

MHC-GTR8 only

CEFEDBA

0.3 m 0.3 m

MHC-GTR6 only

0.3 m 0.3 m

MHC-GTR6H only

There are 2 ways to place the front speakers.

Example 1:

AFB

0.3 m 0.3 m

Getting Started

MHC-GTR7 only

CFE DBA

0.3 m

Example 2:

0.3 m0.3 m

Note

Place the speakers at least 0.3 meter away from the unit.

Installing the Line Array Speaker System

(MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR6 only)

To create a party environment, we recommend that you install your speakers using Line Array Speaker System. Line Array Speaker System provides a wide sound space that suitable for large room like a hall.

MHC-GTR8 only

1 Insert the pins of the Spacer A

(supplied) to the catcher holes on top of the subwoofer.

Spacer A

Subwoofer

Catcher hole

3 Insert the pins of the Spacer B

(supplied) to the catcher holes on the front right speaker.

Stopper

Spacer B Pin Catcher hole

Front right speaker

Subwoofer

4 Stack the surround right speaker

horizontally on the front right speaker. Make sure the catcher holes of the surround right speaker is inserted to the pins of the Spacer B and the surround right speaker is within the stopper of the Spacer B.

2 Stack the front right speaker

horizontally on top of the subwoofer. Make sure the catcher holes of the front right speaker is inserted to the pins of the Spacer A and the front right speaker is within the stopper of the Spacer A.

Catcher hole

Pin Spacer A

Front right speaker

Subwoofer

Catcher hole

Spacer B

Surround right speaker

Stopper

Front right speaker

Subwoofer

5 Check that both the front right and

surround right speaker horn are at the same side. Make sure the horns are near to the unit. Turn the SONY emblem on the front right and surround right speaker to horizontal position.

Surround right speaker

SONY emblemHorn

Front right speaker

Subwoofer

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install

another subwoofer, front left speaker and surround left speaker.

MHC-GTR6 only

1 Place the front right speaker

horizontally.

2 Insert the pins of the Spacer A

(supplied) to the catcher holes on the front right speaker.

3 Stack the surround right speaker

horizontally on top of the front right speaker. Make sure the catcher holes of the surround right speaker is inserted to the pins of the Spacer A and the surround right speaker is within the stopper of the Spacer A.

Catcher hole

Spacer A

Surround right speaker

Stopper

Front right speaker

4 Check that both the front right and

surround right speaker horn are at the same side. Make sure the horns are near to the unit. Turn the SONY emblem on the front right and surround right speaker to horizontal position.

Surround right speaker

Horn

SONY emblem

Getting Started

Spacer A Pin

Catcher hole

Front right speaker

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the

front left speaker and surround left speaker.

Continued

Positioning the Line Array Speaker System

A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Surround speaker (left) D Surround speaker (right) E Subwoofer F Unit

MHC-GTR8 only

MHC-GTR6 only

Notes

• For maximum listening effect, we recommend you to place the speakers with the horn near to the unit.

• Place the speakers at least 0.3 meter away from the unit.

0.3 m0.3 m

Setting the clock

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

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

The hour indication flashes in the display. If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display, press . or > repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET?”, then press ENTER.

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.

Note

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

To display the clock when the system is off

Press DISPLAY on the unit repeatedly until the clock is displayed. The clock is displayed for a few seconds.

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Sony MHC-GTR8,MHC-GTR7,MHC-GTR6,MHC-GTR6H Operating Instructions Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About this manual

Table of Contents

Guide to parts and controls

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Positioning the speakers

Setting the clock