Sony MHCRG-440 Owners manual

4-245-555-12(1)

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions Owner’s Record

The model and serial num bers are located on the rear of the unit . Record the ser ial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenev er you c al l upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ______________ Serial No. ______________

MHC-GX45/GX35/GX25 MHC-RG440S/RG330/RG310/ RG220

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or mo ist u r e.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventil at ion of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candle s on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place obje c ts filled with liquids, such as vases , on the ap pa ratus.

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

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

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical was te.

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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments wit h this prod uc t will increase eye hazard.

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 against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and ca n r adia te radio frequency energy and, if not in sta ll ed and used in accordance with the instructi ons , may cau s e harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa tion. If this equipment doe s ca use harmful interference to r a dio or te le vision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correc t the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separatio n bet w een the eq uip ment 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 modif icat ions not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipm ent .

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call th e CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper ground ing a nd, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Except for European model

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

TAR

partner, Sony Corporation

S has determined that this product meets the E guidelines for energy efficiency .

NERGY STAR

NERGY

Table of Contents

How to use this manual...........................4

Playable discs..........................................4

Getting Started

Hooking up the system............................6

Setting the clock......................................8

CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc........................ ... .... ..........9

Playing a disc..........................................9

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly.................................11

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program..................12

— Program Play

Tuner

Presetting radio stations........................13

Listening to the radio ............................ 14

— Preset Tuning — Manual Tuning

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....15

(European model onl y)

Tape – Play

Loading a tape................................... ....16

Playing a tape........................................16

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite CD tracks on a

tape..................................................17

— CD-TAPE Sync hro Recording

Recording on a tape manually.............. .17

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound..............................18

Using the sub woofer............................18

(MHC-GX45 and RG440S only)

Selecting the sound effect.....................18

Selecting the surround effect................19

Enhancing video game sound...............19

— Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other

sound source...................................19

— Game Mixing

Timer

Falling asleep to music.........................20

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music..............................20

— Daily Timer

Timer recording radio programs........... 21

Display

Turning off the display.........................22

— Power Saving Mode Viewing information a b ou t th e disc in the

display ............................................ 23

Changing the Power illuminator........... 24

(MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/

RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220

(European and Russian models)

only)

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components.........25

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies.........................26

Messages...............................................28

Additional Information

Precautions............................................29

Specifications........................................30

List of button locations and reference

pages...............................................35

How to use this manual

• This manual mainly explains o perations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the un it 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

• MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (Eur opean and Russian models) are the models used for illustration purposes.

Playable discs

You can play back t he f ol l ow ing 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 data)

Disc logo Contents

Audio

Discs that this system cannot play

•CD-ROMs

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*

Level 1/Level 2, Joliet*2, Romeo*2 or Multi Session*

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).

• A disc with pape r or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it.

A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization)

Up to 31 characters can be displayed.

Multi Session This is a recording method that ena bles adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a CD 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 tracks in session 2. Mixed CD: This format rec or ds data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on the sec ond a nd subsequent tracks of a session.

CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files*)

* MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and

MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only

Audio

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user . H ow ever, note that playback of so m e di scs may not be possib le 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 finalized (processing to allow play by a normal CD player) cannot be played.

• 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 play MP3 format files that do not have the extender “.MP3”.

• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that have the exte nder “ .MP3” may res ult in no ise or malfunction.

• With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed co rr ectly.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

– a di sc recorded with co m plicated tree

structure. – a disc recorded in Multi Session. – a disc to which data can be added (non -

finalized disc).

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is de si gned to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, vari ous music discs encoded with copyright pr ot ection tech nologies 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 pr oduct.

Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session

• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and playback continues until an MP3 session is encountered.

• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is recognized as an M P 3 disc, and playback continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is encountered.

• The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc.

• A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized as a CD-DA (audio) dis c.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

AM loop antenna

FM lead antenna

Sub woofer speaker*

Front speaker (right) Front speaker (left)

* MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only

1 Connect the speakers.

Connect the rig ht and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

Red/Solid (3)

Insert only the stripped portion

–

Black/Stripe (#)

2 Connect the sub woofer speaker.

(MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only)

Connect the speaker cords to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack and SUB WOOFER CONTROL jack as shown below.

SUB WOOFER OUT jack

SUB WOOFER CONTROL jack

3 Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

5 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, th e system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supp l ie d pl ug adaptor (only fo r models equipped w i th an adaptor).

Getting Started

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

Note

Keep the antennas away from the speaker cord s.

4 For models with a voltage selector, set

VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.

Refer to th e print on yo ur system ’s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings.

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Note

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corros io n .

Tip

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batterie s with new ones.

Attaching the speaker pads

Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent th em f rom slipping.

Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) for MHCGX45/GX25/RG440S/RG310 and MHCRG220

* Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V

continued

Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) for MHCGX35 and MHC-RG330 Sub woofer (4) for MHC-GX45 and MHC-

RG440S

When carrying this system

Perform the following procedure to pr otect the CD mechanis m .

1 Make sure that all discs are removed

from the system.

2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 3 Unplug the power cord.

Placing the Sub woofer (MHC-GX45 and MHC- RG440S only)

Since the human ear cannot detect the direction and position where the bass sound being reproduced by a s ubwoofer (below 150 Hz) comes from, yo u can place the subwoofer wherever you li ke i n your room. To obtai n a better bass reproduction, we recommend you to place the subwoofer on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur.

Notes

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

• If the subwoofer is placed in the center of a room , the bass could be extremely weak ened. This is due to the influence of the standing wave of th e room . If th is happens, move the subwoofer away fro m the c ent e r of the room or eliminate the caus e of the sta nding wave, by placing a bookshelf against the wall, etc.

Setting the clock

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 working.

To adjust the clock

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press . or > 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 dis co nne ct the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc

1 Press Z on the unit. 2 Place a disc with the label side up on

the disc tray.

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

CD/MP3 – Play

This system lets you play audio C Ds and discs with MP3 audio tracks. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models).

Example: When a disc is loaded

To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit to rotate the disc tra y.

3 Press Z on the unit again to close the

disc tray.

Notes

• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this may cause malfunction.

• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may cause malfunc tion.

Disc tray number

1 Press CD.

Track number

Disc indicator Playing time

continued

2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode

repeatedly until the mode you want appears 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)

* MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310

and MHC-RG220 (European and Rus sia n models) only

All discs in the d isc 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, Album Play becomes 1DISC Play.

The tracks on all discs in random order.

The 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, Album Shuffle Play becomes 1 DISC SHUF Play.

The tracks on the disc in the order you want them to be played (see “Creating your own program” on page 12).

3 Press N.

Other operations

To Do this

Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume

Select a track Press . or > repeatedly. Select an album

of MP3* Find a point in a

track*

Select a disc in stop mode

Switch to CD function from another source

Exchange other discs while playing

Remove a disc Press Z on the unit.

*1You may not be able to search between multiple

files. Also, the time may not be displayed correctly for some files.

except for MP3 audio tracks

DISC 1 – 3 on the unit are not available when “ALL DISCS SHUF” is selected.

play.

Press ALBUM – or + repeatedly after step 2.

Keep pressing m or M during playback and release it at the desired point.

Press D. SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3* DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit).

Press DISC 1 – 3 on the unit (Automatic Source Selection).

Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit.

Notes

• You cannot change the play mode during playback.

• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configura ti ons suc h a s ma ny layers.

• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or nonMP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to start play.

• Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 list e ning. We recommend that you do not save othe r ty pes of tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks.

• An album that does not include an MP3 audi o tr ack is skipped.

• Maximum album number: 150 (including root folder)

• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300.

• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.

• MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that they are recorded on the disc.

• Depending on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or th e recording media used at th e time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may encounter such problems as disabled pl ay back, sound interruptions, and noise.

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat Play

CD/MP3 – Play

You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models).

Using the display window

Press REPEAT until “REP” or “REP1” appears.

REP: For all the tracks on the disc up to five times. REP1: For a single track only.

To cancel Repeat Play

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

Notes

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

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

Creating your own program

— Program Play

You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play them. You can synchro re cord th e pr ogra mmed trac ks onto a cassette tape (page 17). MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHC-GX25 and MHC- RG 220 (except for European and Russian models).

Using the display window

1 Press CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode

repeatedly until “PGM” appears.

3 Press D.SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3 or DISC

SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit) to select a disc.

To program all the tracks on a disc at once, proceed to step 5 with “AL” displayed.

4 Press . or > repeatedly until the

desired track number appears.

When program m i ng an MP3, press ALBUM – or + to select album, then press . or > repeatedly until the desired track number appears.

6 Program additional discs or tracks.

To program Repeat step s

Other discs 3 and 5 Other tracks on the

same disc Other tracks on

other discs

4 and 5

3 to 5

7 Press N.

Program Play st arts.

Other operations

To Do this

Cancel Program Play

Clear a track from the end

Tips

• The program you made rem a ins afte r Progr a m P lay finishes. To play the sa me prog ram ag ain, pr ess CD , then press N. However , th e progra m is cleared when you open the disc tray.

• “– –.– –” appears when the tot al CD progr a m time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you sel ect a CD trac k whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an MP3 audio track.

Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM” disappears.

Press CLEAR in stop mode.

Disc tray number

5 Press ENTER.

The track is programmed. The program step number appears, followed by the total playing time.

Selected track number

Total playing time (including selected track)

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