Sony MHC-RG190, MHC-RG590S, MHC-RG490S User Manual
2-668-367-15 (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 these
numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ______________ Serial No. ______________
MHC-GX470
MHC-RG590S/RG490S/RG290/
RG190
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place
lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
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.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
Except for customers in the U.S.A
and Canada
This appliance
is classified
as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
This marking is
located on the rear
exterior.
Notice for the customers in the
U.S.A
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820-40
of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Applicable accessories: Remote commander
U.S.A., Canadian and Australian
models only
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark. As an
ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY
STAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
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 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.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
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Table of Contents
Guide to parts and controls ............... 5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system securely ....... 8
Setting the clock .............................. 10
Basic Operations
Playing a CD/CD-G/MP3 disc ..........11
Listening to the radio ....................... 12
Playing a tape .................................. 13
Using optional audio components ...14
Adjusting the sound .........................14
Changing the display ......................15
Other Operations
Creating your own CD program
(Program Play) ................................. 16
Presetting radio stations .................. 17
Recording onto a tape
(CD Synchro recording/Manual
recording/Sound Mixing) ................. 18
Creating your own sound effect ...... 19
Enjoying karaoke
(Latin American model only) ............ 20
Using the Timers .............................. 21
Others
Troubleshooting ............................... 23
Messages ........................................ 25
Precautions ...................................... 26
Specifications .................................. 27
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Guide to parts and controls
This manual mainly explains operations using
the remote, but the same operations can also be
performed using the buttons on the unit having
the same or similar names.
/ (power) button (page 10, 21,
24)
Press to turn on the system.
STANDBY indicator (page 15,
23)
Lights up when the system is turned off.
CD button (page 11)
Press to select the CD function.
TUNER/BAND button (page 12)
Press to select the TUNER function. Press
to select FM or AM reception mode.
Unit: TAPE A/B button (page 13)
Remote: TAPE button (page 13)
Press to select the TAPE function. Press to
select TAPE A or TAPE B.
AUDIO IN button (page 14)
Press to select the AUDIO IN function.
FUNCTION button
Press to select the function.
SUBWOOFER indicator (MHCGX470/RG590S/RG490S only)
(page 14)
Lights up when the subwoofer is turned
on.
SUBWOOFER button (MHCGX470/RG590S/RG490S only)
(page 14)
Press to turn on and off the subwoofer.
Guide to parts and
controls
Unit
Remote
Continued
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Mexican model:
Unit: KARAOKE button (page 20)
Press to activate the karaoke mode.
Remote: DISPLAY button (page
15)
Press to change the information on the
display.
Other models:
DISPLAY button (page 15)
Press to change the information on the
display.
North American model:
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
button (page 11, 12, 13)
Press to select the play mode of a CD,
MP3 or tape. Press to select the tuning
mode.
Other models:
ILLUMINATION button (page 15)
Press to change the illumination pattern
around the VOLUME control .
Buttons for synchro recording or
manual recording (page 18)
REC PAUSE/START button,
CD SYNC button
Press to record on a tape.
PUSH button (page 13)
Press to insert or eject a tape.
Playback buttons
(page 11, 12, 13)
Unit: (play/pause) button
Remote: (play) button,
(pause) button
Press to start or pause playback.
(stop) button (page 11, 12, 13)
Press to stop playback.
/ (go back/go forward)
button (page 11)
Press to select a track or file.
Unit: TUNING +/– button
(page 12)
Remote: +/– (tuning) button
(page 12)
Press to tune in the desired station.
+/– (select folder) button
(page 11)
Press to select a folder on an MP3 disc.
/ (rewind/fast forward)
button (page 11, 13)
Press to find a point in a track or file.
MULTI JOG dial (/ (go
back/go forward), +/– (tuning))
(page 11, 19)
Turn to select a track or file. Turn to
tune in the desired station. (Same as the
/, +/– buttons on the remote)
PHONES jack
Connect the headphones.
AUDIO IN jack (page 14)
Connect to an audio component.
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Guide to parts and controls
Latin American model only:
MIC jack (page 20)
Connect the microphone. Mexican model
comes with 2 microphone jacks.
MIC LEVEL (page 20)
Turn to adjust the microphone volume.
Mexican model only:
ECHO LEVEL (page 20)
Turn to adjust the echo level.
Unit: VOLUME control (page 11,
12, 13, 14)
Turn to adjust the volume.
Remote: VOLUME +/– button
(page 11, 12, 13, 14)
Press to adjust the volume.
EQ BAND button (page 19)
Press to select the frequency band.
ENTER button (page 10, 16, 17,
21)
Press to enter the settings.
Sound buttons (page 14, 19)
Unit: GROOVE button,
SURROUND button
Remote: EQ button
Press to select the sound.
(open/close) button (page 11)
Press to insert and eject a disc.
DISC 1 – 3 button (page 11)
Press to select a disc. Press to switch to the
CD function from other function.
Unit: DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE
button (page 11)
Press to select a disc. Press to exchange a
disc while playing.
Remote: DISC SKIP button
(page 11)
Press to select a disc.
Remote sensor (page 23)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button
(page 21)
CLOCK/TIMER SET button
(page 10, 21)
Press to set the clock and the timers.
REPEAT/FM MODE button (page
11, 12)
Press to listen to a disc, a single track
or file repeatedly. Press to select the FM
reception mode (monaural or stereo).
Battery compartment lid
(page 10)
CLEAR button (page 16)
Press to delete a pre-programmed track.
TUNER MEMORY button
(page 17)
Press to preset the radio station.
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
button (page 11, 12, 13)
Press to select the play mode of a CD,
MP3 or tape.
Press to select the tuning mode.
SLEEP button (page 21)
Press to set the Sleep Timer.
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system securely
Subwoofer (MHC-GX470/RG590S/
RG490S only)
Place the subwoofer vertically to obtain a
better bass reproduction. Also, position the
subwoofer:
– on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely
to occur.
– at least a few centimeters away from the
wall.
– away from the center of the room or place a
bookshelf against a wall, to avoid generating
a standing wave.
Speakers and subwoofer
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the front speakers and subwoofer to prevent
slipping.
Front speaker for all models, Subwoofer for
MHC-GX470/RG490S
Subwoofer for MHC-RG590S
When carrying this system
1
Remove all discs to protect the CD mechanism.
2
Press CD to select the CD function.
3
Hold down on the unit, and press / on
the unit until “STANDBY” appears.
4
After “LOCK” appears, unplug the power cord.
AM loop antenna
FM lead antenna
(Extend it horizontally.)
Subwoofer
Front speaker (right)
White side for North
American model
Brown side for
other regions
Striped (Black/)
Solid (Red/)
or
Solid (Red/)
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Getting Started
Wall socket
Front speaker (left)
Video cable (supplied)
Striped (Black/)
Speakers and subwoofer
Insert only the stripped portion of
the cord.
Video (Mexican model only)
To view video from this system,
turn on the TV, and select the
appropriate video input on the TV.
The Mexican model can play back
only NTSC-format CD-G discs.
Power
For models with a voltage selector,
set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
local power line voltage.
Connect the power cord to a wall
socket. The demonstration appears
in the display.
If the plug does not fit the wall
socket, detach the supplied plug
adaptor (only for models equipped
with an adaptor).
* Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V
Antennas
Find a location and an orientation that provide
good reception, and then set up the antenna.
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords
to avoid picking up noise.
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To use the remote
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid
, and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA)
batteries, side first, matching the polarities
shown below.
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months.
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix
different types of batteries.
• If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
Setting the clock
1
Press / (power) to turn on the
system.
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET .
If the current mode appears on the display,
press / repeatedly to select
“CLOCK SET” and then press ENTER .
3
Press / repeatedly
to set the hour, and then press
ENTER .
4
Use the same procedure to set the
minutes.
When you turn off the system after setting
the clock, the clock display appears instead
of the demonstration display.
The clock settings are lost when you
disconnect the power cord or if a power
failure occurs.
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