Sony MHC-GN660, MHC-GN770, MHC-GN880, MHC-GX9000 Operating Instruction

4-252-939-12(1)

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-GN880 MHC-GN770/GX9000 MHC-GN660

WARNING

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ve ntilation of the apparatus with newspapers , table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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.

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

TAR

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Table of Contents

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

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

Getting Started

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

Positioning the speakers........................11

Setting the clock....................................11

CD/MP3

Loading a disc.......................................12

Playing a disc........................................12

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly........................... ......14

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program..................15

— Program Play

Tuner

Presetting radio stations ........................16

Listening to the radio ............................18

— Preset Tuning — Manual Tuning

Tape – Play

Loading a tape.......................................19

Playing a tape......... ...............................19

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite tracks on a disc

into a tape........................................20

— CD Synchro Recording — Program Edit

Recording on a tape manually...............21

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound.............................. 22

Selecting the preset effect..................... 22

Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 23

Selecting the sound system................... 23

(MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only)

Using the subwoofer............................. 24

(MHC-GN880 only)

Adjusting the graphic equalizer and

storing............................................. 24

— Personal file

Selecting the surround effect................ 25

Enhancing video game sound............... 25

— Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other

sound source................................... 26

— Game Mixing

Singing along........................................ 26

Timer

Falling asleep to music ......................... 27

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music.............................. 27

— Play Timer

Timer recording radio programs........... 28

Display

Turning off the display ......................... 29

— Power Saving Mode Changing the spectrum analyzer

display ............................................ 30

Adjusting the brightness of the

display ............................................ 30

Changing the power illuminator...........31

Viewing information about the disc

in the display .................................. 31

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Optional Components

Hooking up optional components......... 33

Listening to audio from a connected

component ...................................... 34

Recording on a connected component..35

Connecting external antennas...............35

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies ......................... 36

Messages...............................................39

Additional Information

Precautions............................................40

Specifications........................................41

List of button locations and reference

pages...............................................44

About this manual

Playable discs

• The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-GN880, MHC-GN770, MHC-GX9000 and MHC-GN660. In this manual, the MHCGN880 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

The MHC-GN880 consists of:

– Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette

deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN880

– Subwoofer SS-WG880 – Speaker System

• Front speakers SS-GN880

• Surround speakers SS-RS880

The MHC-GN770/MHC-GX9000 consists of:

– Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette

deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN770/

HCD-GX9000

– Speaker System

• Front speakers SS-GN880

• Surround speakers SS-RS880

The MHC-GN660 consists of:

– Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette

deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN660

– Speaker System

• Front speakers SS-GN660

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

• The following symbols are used in this manual.

Symbol Meaning

Functions that can be used with audio CDs

Functions that can be used with MP3 audio tracks

You can playback 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-R/CD-RW (Discs with MP3 audio tracks)

Disc logo Contents

Audio

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Discs that this system cannot play

• CD-ROMs (except for extension “.MP3”)

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

ISO9660 expansion format or Multi Session

• Data part of CD-Extras

• Data part of Mixed CDs

• 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.

ISO9660 Format The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. There are several specificat ion 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 characters. 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. For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.

Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional discs begin at a disc control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-o ut. A Mult i Sessio n 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 trac ks in session 2.

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

Level 1, Level 2, Joliet in

Notes on discs

• This system can play 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 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 playback MP3 format files that do not have the extension “.MP3”.

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

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

• With formats other than ISO9660 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.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback 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 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 Multi Session discs with different formats mixed in each session, the format of the first session is recognized as the disc type. Tracks in the second and subsequent sessions are played if they are the same formats as the first session, but different format tracks are not played.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Do the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

Surround speaker (Right)

Front speaker (Right)

Subwoofer

Main Unit

Surround speaker

(Left)

Front speaker (Left)

* MHC-GN880 only **Except for MHC-GN660

1 Connect the front speakers.

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

FRONT SPEAKER

White

Note

Be sure to make this conne ction before you co nnect the main unit’s power cord to a wall outlet.

4 Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Getting Started

2 Connect the surround speakers.

(Except for MHC-GN660)

Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

SURROUND SPEAKER

Grey

3 Connect the subwoofer.

(MHC-GN880 only)

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

SUBWOOFER OUT terminal

SUBWOOFER OUT

SYSTEM CONTROL jack

Purple

To disconnect

AM loop antenna

FM75

COAXIAL

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

5 For models with a voltage selector, set

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

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V

230240V

220V

6 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).

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Notes

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

• Be sure to connect both left and right surround speakers. (Except for MHC-GN660)

• Be sure to match the color of the speaker terminals on the system and the connectors.

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

To connect optional components

See page 33.

Attaching the speaker pads

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

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 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.

When carrying this system

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

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system, then

press CD. Make sure that all discs are removed from the system.

2 Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until

“LOCK” appears in the display.

3 Release ?/1 first, then release CD. 4 Unplug the AC power cord.

Positioning the speakers

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

Main Unit

Front speaker (L)

Surround speaker (L)

* MHC-GN880 only

Place the subwoofer at least 0 .3 meters (1 feet) away from the main unit.

**Except for MHC-GN660

Notes

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

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

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

Subwoofer

0.3m

45°

Front speaker (R)

Surround speaker (R)

Setting the clock

Getting Started

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press >+ or –. repeatedly to set

the hour.

4 Press ENTER. 5 Press >+ or –. repeatedly to set

the minute.

6 Press ENTER.

The clock starts functioning.

To adjust the clock

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press >+ or –. repeatedly to select

“CLOCK SET?”, then press ENTER.

3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6

above.

Note

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

CD/MP3

Loading a disc

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

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 a 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 use a disc with tape, seals or pas te on it as this may cause malfunction.

• Do not push the disc tray when closing it as this may cause malfunction. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks in different play modes.

Example: When playing an audio CD

Disc tray number

Disc playing indicator

Track number

ALL

DISC S

Disc presence indicator

Playing time

EFFECT

GROOVE LINK

Example: When playing an MP3 audio track

MP3 presence

Disc tray number

ID3 MP3

Disc playing indicator

ALL

Track number

DISC S

indicator

EFFECT

GROOVE LINK

Disc presence indicator

Playing time

A B

1 Press CD.

2 When playback is stopped, press PLAY

MODE repeatedly until the play mode you want lights up in the display.

Select To play

ALL DISCS (Normal Play)

1DISC (Normal Play)

ALBM (Normal Play)

ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play)

1DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play)

ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play)

PGM (Program Play)

All discs in the disc tray continuously.

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

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

When playing a non-MP3 disc, “ALBM” play performs the same operation as “1DISC” play.

All tracks on all discs in random order.

All 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.

When playing a non-MP3 disc, “ALBM SHUF” play performs the same operation as “1DISC SHUF” play.

The tracks on all discs in the order you want them to be played back (see “Creating your own program” on page 15).

3 Press nN (or N on the remote).

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 from MP3 disc

Find a point in a track*

Select a disc when playback is stopped

Switch to CD function from another source

Exchange other discs while playing

Remove a disc Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

* The playing time may not be displayed correctly

depending on the MP3 audio tracks.

playback.

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

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

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 CD or one of the DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons (Automatic Source selection).

Press EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP.

CD/MP3

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Notes

• You cannot change the play mode during playback.

• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configurations such 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 album s on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks.

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

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

• If you put 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 system.

• The system can playback MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) audio tracks. The system cannot playback MP3 audio tracks in format other than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 format.

• This system can playback Multi Session discs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the later sessions, can also be played back.

• The maximum number o f 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 pla yba ck , sound interruptions and noise.

Tips

• When disc access takes a longer time, set “CD POWER ON” by CD power manage function (page 17).

• If you press CD while the power is off, the power turns on automatically and CD is selected as a function.

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

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat Play

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

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until “REP” or “REP1” lights up in the display.

REP: All the tracks on the disc(s), or all the tracks in the album* are played back repeatedly up to five times. REP1: A single track is played back repeatedly until “REP1” is cancelled.

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

MP3 audio tracks.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and “REP1” disappear in the display.

Notes

• When you select “REP1”, that track is repeated endlessly until “REP1” is canceled.

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

Tip

If you set Repeat Play when the playback is stopped, press REPEAT repeatedly to select the setting, then press nN (or N on the remote) to start Repeat Play.

Creating your own program

Disc tray number

Track number

Total playing time (including selected track)

— Program Play

You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want to be played back. You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a tape (page 20).

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

MODE repeatedly until “PGM” lights up in the display.

3 Press EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP or

DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons (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 +/– repeatedly on the remote), then proceed to step 5.

4 Turn . > clockwise or

counterclockwise (or press >+ or –

repeatedly on the remote) until the

track number you want appears in the display.

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

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

>+ or –. repeatedly on the remote)

until the track number you want appears in the display.

A B

PGM

EFFECT

GROOVE LINK

5 Press ENTER.

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

display for a while.

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

7 Press nN (or N on the remote).

Program Play starts.

Other operations

To Do this

Cancel Program Play

Clear a track from the end of program

Tips

• The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press

nN (or N on the remote).

• 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 repeatedly until “PGM” disappear in the display.

Press CLEAR on the remote when playback is stopped.

CD/MP3

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 radio frequency of your favourite stations.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“AUTO” lights up in the display.

3 Turn . > 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. At that time, “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for an FM stereo program) lights up in the display.

MHz

A B

STEREO AUTO

TUNED

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 to 6 of “Manual tuning preset”.

EFFECT

GROOVE LINK

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes. The stations are stored from preset number 1.

Preset number

A B

STEREO AUTO

TUNED

EFFECT

GROOVE LINK

5 Turn . > clockwise or

counterclockwise (or press >+ or –. repeatedly on the remote) to select the preset number you want to store.

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 radio

frequency of your favourite stations.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“MANUAL” lights up in the display.

3 Turn . > clockwise or

counterclockwise (or press >+ or –. repeatedly on the remote) to tune in the station you want.

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes. The stations are stored from preset number 1.

5 Turn . > clockwise or

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

Set another station to the existing preset number

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 system for the operation.

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

“CD POWER OFF” appears in the display.

To set CD power on

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

Notes

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

• You cannot change the CD power management setting in the Power Saving Mode (page 29).

Follow the procedure described in “Manual tuning preset”.

Start over from step 1.

To change the AM tuning interval (except for Middle Eastern models)

Use buttons on the system 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, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding down ENTER, press ?/1. 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 29).

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 power is off, the power turns on automatically and TUNER is selected as a function.

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

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

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 16).

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“PRESET” lights up in the display.

3 Turn . > clockwise or

counterclockwise (or press >+ or –. repeatedly on the remote) to select the preset station you want.

FrequencyPreset number

MHz

A B

STEREO

TUNED PRESET

EFFECT

GROOVE LINK

Listening to non-preset radio station

— Manual Tuning

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“MANUAL” lights up in the display.

3 Turn . > clockwise or

counterclockwise (or press >+ or –. repeatedly on the remote) to tune in the station you want.

Tips

• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” lights up in the display. There will be no ste reo effect, but the reception will improve.

• To record the radio programs, see “Recording on a tape manually” (page 21) or “Timer recording radio programs” (page 28).

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

Tape – Play

Loading a tape

1 Press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the

remote) repeatedly to select Deck A or B.

2 Press Z A/B on the selected deck. 3 Load a tape into Deck A or B.

With the side you want to play/record facing forward

Playing a tape

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.

1 Load a tape. 2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to play one side, “j” both sides or “RELAY” to play both decks in succession.

to play

(Relay Play)

3 Press nN (or N on the remote).

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

Tape presence indicator

Playback stops automatically after repeating the sequence for five times.

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

MHC-GN880/GN770 only Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side)

MHC-GX9000/GN600 only Deck A (front side) t Deck B (front side ) t Deck B (reverse side)

Note

MHC-GX9000/GN660 only You can only playback front si de of the tape in Deck A.

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 Press

playback. 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).

Z A or Z B.

EFFECT

GROOVE LINK

again to

Ta pe – Play

continued

Searching for the beginning of the current or the next track (AMS*)

During playback, turn .> clockwise or counterclockwise (or press >+ or –. repeatedly on the remote) for the number of songs you want to skip forward (or backward).

The search direction, + (forward) or – (backward), and the number of songs being skipped (1~9) appear in the display.

Example: searching forward 2 songs

* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

Note

The AMS function may not operate corr ectly under the following circumstances:

– When the unrecorded space between songs is less

than 4 seconds long.

– When the system is placed near a television.

Tips

• When a tape is inserted, corresponding presence indicator light up.

• If you press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the remote) while the power is off, the power turns on automatically and TAPE is selected as a 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 repeatedly on the remote to select “TAPE A” or “TAPE B”.

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite tracks on a disc into a tape

— CD Synchro Record ing

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.

3 Press CD SYNC.

Deck B standby for recording. “REC PAUSE/START” indicator flashes.

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.

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 20), do steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own program” (page 15). When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape.

Notes

• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

• Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro Recording.

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 33).

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

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

• CD: To record from this system’s CD player.

• TAPE A/B: To record from this system’s tape deck A.

• TUNER/BAND: To record from this system’s tuner.

• GAME: To record from the connected video game player to GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks.

• VIDEO/MD: To record from the connected VCR or MD to VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks.

3 Press REC PAUSE/START.

Deck B standby for recording. “REC PAUSE/START” indicator flashes.

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, then press

nN (or N on the remote) to start

playing the source you want to record.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x.

Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

Tips

• If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the remote) repeatedly to select Deck B after loading a recordable tape. Press nN (or N o n the remote) to start pl ayback of the reverse side, then press x when you want to start recording. The TAPE B reverse side indicator “b” lights up in the display.

• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, or 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 –. repeatedly on the remote) to select tracks during recording pause (after step 3 and before step 5).

• You can mix the sound from th e component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another function such as CD, tape, radio or MD co nnected to this system. To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING after step 4 and then press REC PAUSE/ START to start recording (page 26).

• For recording an album from an MP3 disc: Be sure to press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select “ALBM”, then turn and hold ALBUM clockwise or counterclockwise (or press ALBUM +/– on the remote) to select the album you want (after step 3 and before step 5).

Tape – Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. The GROOVE setting is ideal for music sources.

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, the equalizer

curve changes, and the “GROO VE” lights up in the display.

Selecting the preset effect

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

Preset effect options

Effect Category

ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL ORIENTAL*

ACTION DRAMA MUSICAL

ARCADE RACING ADVENTURE

P FILE 1 P FILE 2 P FILE 3

* CLASSIC for North and Latin American models

only.

To cancel the preset effect

Press EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly until “EFFECT OFF” appears in the display.

Music preset effect (Standard music sources)

Movie preset effect (Soundtracks and special listening situations)

Game preset effect (Play Station 1, 2 and other video game music sources)

Personal file

Selecting the MP3

Selecting the sound

Booster effect

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

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“MP3 BOOSTER”.

The last selected MP3 booster setting appears in the display.

2 Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or

counterclockwise to select the setting you want.

The display changes as follow: BOOSTER OFF y BOOSTER ON

3 Press ENTER.

system

(MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only)

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

MHC-GN880 only Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly

(or turn SURROUND SPEAKER MODE on the subwoofer) to select the sound mode you want.

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

LINK

t MATRIX SURR 12) t

MATRIX SURR 2

MHC-GN770/GX9000 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.

Sound Adjustment

Using the subwoofer Adjusting the graphic

(MHC-GN880 only)

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

1 Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the

subwoofer to turn on the subwoofer.

The indicator lights up when the subwoofer is turned on. Press the button again to turn off the subwoofer.

2 Turn SUBWOOFER LEVEL to adjust

the level.

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

Tip

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

Notes

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

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

equalizer and storing

—Personal file

You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency band, then store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the memory.

1 Press EQ EDIT repeatedly to select a

frequency band.

Frequency band and frequency level appears in the display.

2 Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or

counterclockwise to adjust the level.

Frequency levelFrequency band

A B

ALL

DISC S

EFFECT

GROOVE LINK

3 Press P FILE MEMORY.

A personal file number flashes.

4 Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or

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

5 Press ENTER.

This setting is automatically stored as the personal file you selected in step 4. The previous setting stored at this memory location is erased and replaced by the new setting.

Other operations

To Do this

Call up a personal file

Cancel a personal file

Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to select t he personal file number you want.

Press EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly until “EFFECT OFF” appears in the display.

Selecting the surround

Enhancing video game

effect

MHC-GN660 only Press SURROUND repeatedly.

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

SURROUND ON y SURROUND OFF

MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only

1 Press EQ EDIT repeatedly to select

surround setting.

The last selected surround effect appears in the display.

2 Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or

counterclockwise to adjust the surround effect.

3 Press ENTER.

Note

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

sound

—Game Sync

You need to connect a video game player (see “Hooking up optional components” on page 33).

Press GAME.

Game is selected as the function and the equalizer switches to game preset effect.

Tips

• If you press GAME while th e power is off, the power turns on automatically and GA ME is selected as the function.

• This operation cannot be performed in the Power Saving Mode

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

(page 29).

Sound Adjustment

Mixing video game sound

Singing along

with other sound source

— Game Mixing

You can mix the sound from the component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another function such as CD, tape, radio or MD connected to this system.

1 Select the source sound you want. 2 Press GAME MIXING repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the level of the game sound changes cyclically as follows:

MIXING LOW t MIXING MID t MIXING HIGH t MIXING OFF

Notes

• If you start recording while Game Mixing is activated, Game Mixing is canceled. To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING after step 4 of “Recording on a tape manually” on page 21, and then press REC PAUSE/START to start the recording.

• Game Mixing does not function during CD Sy nchro Recording.

• During GAME MIXING, when “TAPE A” or “TAPE B” function is selected, you will not hear any sound from GAME INPUT if you use the AMS function.

Tips

• The GAME MIXING indicator lights up while Game Mixing is activated.

• Once Game Mixing is activated, it will remain active while the power is on even if the source sound is changed.

You can sing along with any music source. You need to connect an optional microphone.

1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down

the microphone volume.

Connect an optional microphone to MIC jack.

3 Adjust the volume while playing the

music.

4 Adjust the microphone volume by

turning MIC LEVEL.

After you have finished

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microhone from MIC jack.

Note

When “TAPE A” or “TAPE B” function is selected, you will not hear any sound output from microphone if you use the AMS function.

Tips

• You can mix and record sound from microphone after step 2. To record the so un d, see “R eco rd in g on a tape manually” on page 21. To stop recording, press x.

• If acoustic feedback (howling) 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 selecti ng the C D function and not playing a disc.

• When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recordin g level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control function).

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.

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

“SLEEP AUTO”.

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 11). Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1 Prepare the music source you want to

play.

• Disc: Load a disc. To start from a specific track, make a program (see “Creating your own program” on page 15).

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

• Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see “Listening to the radio” on page 18).

2 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the

volume.

3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“SET” appears in the display, followed by “PLAY SET?”.

4 Press ENTER.

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

5 Set the time to start playing.

Press >+ or –. repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER.

The minute indication start flashing. Press >+ or –. repeatedly to set the

minute, then press ENTER.

6 Set the time to stop playing following

the same procedure as step 5.

7 Press >+ or –. repeatedly 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

Timer

continued

8 Press ENTER.

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

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

Notes

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

• If you use the Play Timer and the S leep Time r at t he same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

• The Play Timer will not be ac tiva ted if th e sys tem i s on.

Tip

The system turns on 15 seco nds before the prese t time.

SELECT.

2 Press >+ or –.

repeatedly to select “PLAY SELECT?”, then press ENTER.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press >+ or –.

repeatedly to select “TIMER OFF?”, then press ENTER.

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 16) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 11). Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1 Tune in the preset radio station (see

“Listening to a preset station” on page 18).

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“SET” appears in the display, followed by “PLAY SET?”.

3 Press >+ or –. repeatedly to

select “REC SET?”, then press ENTER.

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

4 Set the time to start recording.

Press >+ or –. repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication start flashing.

Press >+ or –. repeatedly 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, then the original display appears.

6 Load a recordable tape into Deck B. 7 Press TAPE repeatedly to select

“TAPE B”.

8 Press DIRECTION repeatedly on the

system to select “g” to record on one side or “j” to record on both sides.

If you select “g”, press N repeatedly until “B” lights up in the display to select front side as recording side. Press N repeatedly until “b” lights up in the display to select reverse side as recording side. Press x.

9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

Other operations

To Do this

Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press >+ or –.

repeatedly to select “REC SELECT?”, then press ENTER.

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

SELECT.

2 Press >+ or –.

repeatedly 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 Timer Record ing a nd the Sl eep T ime r at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

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

• The volume is reduced to minimum 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 seconds before the preset time.

• When the Timer Recording is activated, “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 in 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 (page11) – Changing the AM tuning interv al (page 17) – Turning on the system by pressing the function

buttons (CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND, GAME or

VIDEO/MD) – Switching the VIDEO/MD function (page 34) – Changing CD power management setting (page 17)

Tips

• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving

Mode.

• ?/1 indicator lights up even in the Pow er Saving

Mode.

t Clock2) t No display

Timer/Display

Changing the spectrum

Adjusting the brightness

analyzer display

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“SPECTRUM”.

The last selected spectrum appears in the display.

2 Turn MULTI JOG 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.

of the display

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“DIMMER”.

The last selected dimmer appears in the display.

2 Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or

counterclockwise to select the setting you want.

The display changes as follows:

DIMMER 1

* DIMMER 3 is the darkest.

DIMMER 2

DIMMER 3*

3 Press ENTER.

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 (No display)

Notes

• When you turn VOLUME (or press VOL UME +/– 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 playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the 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 remaining time

Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Playing time of the current track t Remaining time of the current track the current disc t Title of the current album (for a few

seconds)

t Clock display (for 8 seconds) t

Effect status (for 8 seconds)

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

“--.--” appears in the followin g cases: – while MP3 audio tracks are played back.

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

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

Only for a disc with MP3 audio tracks.

t Remaining time of

t Title of the current track3)

Display

continued

Checking the total playing time

Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback is stopped.

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

x When a disc is in Normal Play mode

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

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

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

For audio CDs.

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

x When a disc is in Program Play mode

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

“--.--” appears in the following cases: – When the audio CD contains 21 tracks or more,

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

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

Only for CD-TEXT disc and a disc with MP3 audio tracks.

Note

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

t Title of current disc

t Clock display (for 8 seconds)

t Total number of

t Clock display (for 8 seconds) t

t Disc

and the track number which exceeds 20 is selected.

tracks.

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

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

MD deck or VCR

From the audio output of the connected component

From the audio and video output of the video game player

MD deck

To the digital input jack of the MD deck

To the video input of the TV

Optional Components

Video game player

* MHC-GN880/GN770/GN660 only

continued

A GAME INPUT VIDEO jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game player to this jack. You can then output video through this system.

B GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio output of the optional video game player to these jacks. You can then output audio through this system. To listen to the analog sound of a connected video game, press GAME.

Notes

• To enjoy video game sound, see “Enhancing video game sound” on page 25, or see “Mixing video game sound with other sound source” on page 26 for video game sound effects.

• The video game player imag e may appea r on the TV screen even if the system is turned off.

• If you press GAME while the system is off, the system turns on, the function switch es to GAME, and the equalizer also switches to the previously selected game preset effect.

• If you press GAME while the system is on, the function switches to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches to the previously selected game preset effect.

VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN L/R jacks

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

D CD DIGITAL OUT jack

(MHC-GN880/GN770/GN660 only)

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

Note

There is no digital audio output from this jack during playback of an MP3 audio track.

E VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video input of TV to this jack.

Listening to audio from a connected component

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 33.

2 Press VIDEO/MD to switch the function

to VIDEO or MD.

Start playing the connected component. If you cannot select “MD” by pressing VIDEO/MD repeatedly, hold down VIDEO/MD and then press ?/1 while the power is on. The function will change from “VIDEO” to “MD” and “MD” will appear in the display. To change back to “VIDEO”, repeat the same procedure.

Note

If the sound is distorted or too lou d when “V IDEO ” is selected, repeat the operation described above to switch to “MD”.

Tip

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

Recording on a connected

Connecting external

component

(MHC-GN880/GN770/GN660 only)

Making a digital recording on an MD

1 Connect an optical cable.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 33.

2 Start recording.

Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component.

Note

When making a digital recording from the system to an optional component (MD deck) connected to the CD DIGITAL OUT jack, start the optional component recording in advance.

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.

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.

Ω

FM 75 COAXIAL

Insulated wire

Ω

(not supplied)

Optional Components

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.

• Are the system control cables connected

correctly?

• Are the + and – speaker cords short

circuited?

• 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 system?

After checking the above items and fixing any problems, plug in the power cord again and turn on the system. If the ?/1 still flashes, 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 (see step 6 of “Hooking up the system” (page 8)).

• Press DISPLAY twice while the system is off. The demonstration disappea rs.

“– –:– –” appears in the display.

• A power failure occurred. Set the cl ock (page11) and timer settings (pages 27 and 28) again.

The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled.

• Redo the following: – “Setting the clock” (page 11) – “Presetting radio stations” (pag e 1 6) – “Falling asleep to music” and “Waking up to

music” (page 27)

– “Timer recording radio programs” (page 28)

There is no sound.

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

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

There is severe hum or noise.

• Move the system away from the source of noise.

• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.

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

The timer cannot be set.

• Set the clock again (page 11).

The timer does not function.

• Check the timer setting and set the correct time (pages 27 and 28).

• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 27).

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

“PLAY SET?” and “REC SET?” do not appear when you press the CLOCK/TIMER SET button on the remote.

• Set the timer correctly.

• Set the clock.

The remote does not function.

• Remove the obstacle between the remote on the system.

• Move the remote closer to the system.

• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.

• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).

• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.

There is acoustic feedback.

• Decrease the volume.

• Move the microphone aw ay from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.

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 “MD” appears in the display when you press VIDEO/MD, switch the display to “VIDEO” function (see “Listening to audio from a connected component” on page 34).

Speakers

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

• Check the speaker connection and speaker placement.

• The source being played back is monaural.

Sound lacks bass.

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

CD/MP3

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

• Contact your 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 on the system. Trying to push the tray closed with 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 on the system to eject the disc.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Play does not start.

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

• Wipe the disc clean (page 40).

• Reload the disc.

• Load the disc that this syste m can play (page 5).

• 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 ON” by CD power manage function (page 17).

The sound skips.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 40).

• Reload the disc.

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

• Try moving the speakers away from the system, or placing them on separate st ands . Whe n you liste n to a track with bass sounds at hig h volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.

Playback does not start from the first track.

• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly unt il both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear in the display to return to Normal Play.

T roubleshooting

continued

MP3 audio track cannot be played back.

• Recording was not performed according to the ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet in the exp ansion 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 discs containing files other than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played back.

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

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

MP3 audio tracks take longer time to playback 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 ISO9660 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 follows.

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

Tuner

There is severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display)

• Set the proper band and frequency (page 16).

• Connect the antenna properly (page 9).

• 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.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.

• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.

• Set “CD POWER OFF” by CD power manage function (page 17).

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

• Press FM MODE until “MONO” disappears in the display.

Tape deck

The tape does not record or playback, or there is a decrease in sound level.

• The heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape h eads” on page 41).

• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 41).

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 41).

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 41).

Noise increases or the high frequenc ies are erased.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized. (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 41).

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 41).

• The tape has wound to the end.

The Deck A does not playback reverse side. (MHC-GX9000/GN660 only)

• The Deck A only playback front side of the tape. 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 system 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. All the setting are cleared. 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.

CD/MP3

NO STEP

You have cleared all the tracks 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 playback.

No Disc

There is no disc in the system.

Push STOP!

You pressed PLAY MODE 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 .

T roubleshooting

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 duri ng timer operation.

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 sh apes (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-GX9000 USA model only)

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:

With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 Hz – 10 kHz; rates 225 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-GX9000

Total harmonic distortion

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

MHC-GN880 (HCD-GN880)

The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 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-GN880 (SS-WG880)

The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 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-GN770

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

50/60 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)

Additional Information

continued

MHC-GN660

The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 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)

190 + 190 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

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

voltage 250/450 mV,

impedance 47 kiloohms GAME (VIDEO) IN (phono jack):

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms GAME (AUDIO) IN (phono jack):

voltage 250 mV,

impedance 47 kiloohms MIC (phone jack): sensitivity 1 mV,

impedance 10 kiloohms

Outputs VIDEO OUT (phono jack):

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-GN880 (MHC-GN880/GN770/ GX9000)

• SS-GN660 (MHC-GN660)

SURROUND SPEAKER: Use only the supplied (MHC-GN880/GN770/ speaker SS-RS880 GX9000 only) SUBWOOFER OUT: Use only the supplied (MHC-GN880 only) subwoofer SS-WG880

Disc player section

System Compact disc and digital

audio system

Laser Semicond uctor 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 (MHC-GN880/GN770/GN660 only) (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 Hz (±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) Middle Eastern 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

Speaker

Front speaker

• SS-GN880 (MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000)

• SS-GN660 (MHC-GN660)

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

type Speaker units Woofer: 8 cm, cone type Sub Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

265 × 430 × 320 mm Mass (Approx.) 7.3 kg net per speaker

Surround speaker SS-RS880 (MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only)

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

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

201 × 430 × 229 mm Mass (Approx.) 4.2 kg net per speaker

Subwoofer SS-WG880 (MHC-GN880 only)

Subwoofer system 1-way, 1-unit,

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

265 × 430 × 320 mm Mass (Approx.) 7.4 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 Other models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 –

240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage

selector Power consumption MHC-GN880 350 watts MHC-GN770 215 watts MHC-GX9000 235 watts MHC-GN660 175 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) HCD-GN880/GN770/ 280 × 360 × 394.5 mm GX9000/GN660

Mass (Approx.) HCD-GN880 14.4 kg HCD-GN770 12.4 kg HCD-GX9000 12.0 kg HCD-GN660 11.5 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-GN880/GN770/ GX9000 only)

Subwoofer pads (4)

(MHC-GN880 only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

List of button locations and reference pages

Illustrati

41 3 65

How to use page 44 and 45

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 qh (13, 15) AMP MENU ek (23, 30) CD eh (10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 20, 21) CD SYNC qf (20) Deck A wj (19) Deck B w; (19, 20, 21) DIRECTION qa (19, 20, 21) DISC 1 ~ 3 3 (13, 15) Disc tray rs (12) DISPLAY r; (29, 31, 32, 36) Display 5

E – L

EFFECT ON/OFF ej (22, 24) ENTER wa (15, 16, 17, 24, 25, 30,

39) EQ EDIT 8 (24, 25) EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP 4

(12, 13, 15) FM MODE q; (18, 38) GAME e; (21, 25, 34) GAME INPUT (jacks) wh (21, 26,

34, 42) GAME MIXING ef (21, 26) GROOVE wl (22) ILLUMINATION wk (31)

M – R

MIC (jack) wg (26, 36, 42) MIC LEVEL wf (26, 36) MULTI JOG ws (22, 23, 24, 30)

P FILE MEMORY 7 (24) PHONES (jack) wd (36) PLAY MODE 9 (13, 15, 37, 39) Power illuminator 2 (31) REC PAUSE/START qg (20, 21,

26)

REPEAT q; (14)

S – Z

SLEEP el (27) SURROUND (MHC-GN660

SURR SPEAKER MODE

TAPE A/B ed (19, 20, 21) TUNER/BAND eg (16, 17, 18,

TUNER MEMORY qa (16) TUNING MODE 9 (16, 18) VIDEO/MD es (21, 34, 37) VOLUME rd (24, 31, 36)

rd ra

eh eg

ed es

wl wj

only) ra (25)

(except for MHC-GN660) ra (23)

21)

rs r; ek

ej ef

e; wk

on number

TAPE A/B ed (19, 20, 21)

Name of button/ part Reference page

SYMBOLS

?/1 (power) 1 (9, 10, 17, 39) Z OPEN/CLOSE 6 (12, 13, 37) n N (play) qs (13, 14, 15, 19,

20, 21, 37)

. > (go backward/forward)

qd (13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21)

m M (rewind/fast forward)

qh (13, 19)

X (pause) ql (13, 19) x (stop) qk (13, 17, 19, 20, 21,

37, 39)

Z A (Eject A) ea (19) Z B (Eject B) qj (19)

wgwf wdwh

Subwoofer

MHC-GN880 only

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – Z

LINK (indicator) 6 (23) MATRIX SURR 1 (indicator)

3 (23)

MATRIX SURR 2 (indicator)

2 (23) SUBWOOFER LEVEL 4 (24) SUBWOOFER ON/OFF 1 (24) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE

5 (23)

Remote control

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – E

ALBUM + qf (13, 15) ALBUM – qh (13, 15) CD wf (12, 13, 15, 20) CLEAR qk (15) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(28, 29) CLOCK/TIMER SET 4 (11, 27,

28, 37) DISC SKIP qd (13, 15) DISPLAY wh (29, 31, 32, 36) ENTER qs (11, 15, 16, 27, 28,

29)

EQ qj (22)

F – Z

FM MODE 6 (18, 38) FUNCTION 8 (14, 17, 18, 20,

21, 25, 34) PLAY MODE 5 (13, 15, 37, 39) REPEAT 6 (14) SLEEP 1 (27) TAPE wd (19, 20) TUNER/BAND 7 (16, 17, 18) TUNER MEMORY wg (16) TUNING MODE 5 (16, 18) VOLUME +/– qg (24, 27, 31, 36)

SYMBOLS

?/1 (power) 3 (11) x (stop) qa (13, 19, 20, 21) X (pause) ql (13, 19) N (play) w; (13, 14, 15, 19, 20,

21, 37)

–. (go backward) ws (11, 13,

15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 27, 28)

>+ (go forward) wa (11, 13,

15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 27, 28)

m (rewind) q; (13, 19) M (fast forward) 9 (13, 19)

Additional Information

Sony Corporation

Printed in Malaysia

Sony MHC-GN660, MHC-GN770, MHC-GN880, MHC-GX9000 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

CD/MP3

Loading a disc

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program

— Program Play

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

Listening to the radio

— Preset Tuning

— Manual Tuning

Tape – Play

Loading a tape

Playing a tape

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite tracks on a disc into a tape

— CD Synchro Record ing

— Program Edit

Recording on a tape manually

—Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

Selecting the preset effect

Using the subwoofer Adjusting the graphic

—Personal file

—Game Sync

Singing along

— Game Mixing

Timer

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music

—Play Timer

Timer recording radio programs

Display

Turning off the display

— Power Saving Mode

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

Listening to audio from a connected component

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

Messages

Additional Information

Precautions

Specifications

List of button locations and reference pages