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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
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.
for the customers in the
U.S.
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 |
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Guide to parts and controls............... |
5 |
Getting Started |
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Hooking up the system securely ....... |
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Setting the clock.............................. |
10 |
Basic Operations |
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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 ...................... |
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Other Operations |
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Creating your own CD program |
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(Program Play)................................. |
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Presetting radio stations.................. |
17 |
Recording onto a tape |
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(CD Synchro recording/Manual |
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recording/Sound Mixing) ................. |
18 |
Creating your own sound effect ...... |
19 |
Enjoying karaoke |
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(Latin American model only)............ |
20 |
Using the Timers.............................. |
21 |
Others |
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Troubleshooting ............................... |
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Messages ........................................ |
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Precautions...................................... |
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Specifications .................................. |
27 |
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Guide to parts and controls
Unit
Remote
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.
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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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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
When carrying this system |
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Remove all discs to protect the CD mechanism. |
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Press CD to select the CD function. |
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Hold down on the unit, and press / on |
AM loop antenna |
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the unit until “STANDBY” appears. |
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After “LOCK” appears, unplug the power cord. |
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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
FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)
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Brown side for |
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other regions |
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White side for North |
Solid (Red/ ) |
American model |
Subwoofer 
Striped (Black/ )
Front speaker (right)
Solid (Red/ )
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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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Speakers and subwoofer
Insert only the stripped portion of the cord.
Video cable (supplied)
Striped (Black/ )
Front speaker (left)
Wall socket
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
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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
1Press / (power) to turn on the system.
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET .
If the current mode appears on the display, press / repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET” and then press ENTER .
3Press / repeatedly
to set the hour, and then press ENTER .
4Use 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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