Sony MHC-GRX8, MHC- RX88, MHC-RX99, MHC-R800 Operating Manual

4-235-103-11(1)
Mini Hi-Fi Component System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel 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-RG4SR MHC-RG30T MHC-RG20/DX10
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, 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. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.
Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the injurious wastes.
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 with this product will increase eye hazard.
INFORMATION
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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
For the customers in North America
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.
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Table of Contents
Parts Identification
Main unit ............................................... 4
Remote Control ..................................... 5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system .......................... 6
Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries
into the remote ................................ 8
Setting the time......................................9
Saving the power in standby mode........ 9
CD
Loading a CD ...................................... 10
Playing a CD
Normal Play/Shuffle Play/
Repeat Play ................................... 10
Programing CD tracks
Program Play ............................ 11
Using the CD display .......................... 12
Tuner
Presetting radio stations....................... 12
Listening to the radio
Preset Tuning ........................... 13
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................. 17
Selecting the sound effect.................... 17
Selecting the surround effect ............... 17
Other Features
Enhancing video game sound
Game Sync ...............................18
Falling asleep to music
Sleep Timer .............................. 18
Waking up to music
Daily Timer .............................. 18
Optional Components
Connecting a video game machine...... 19
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 20
Troubleshooting................................... 22
Messages ............................................. 24
Specifications ...................................... 24
Tape
Loading a tape ..................................... 14
Playing a tape ...................................... 14
Recording to a tape
CD Synchro Recording/
Recording Manually...................... 15
Timer-recording radio programs .........16
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Parts Identification
The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.
Main unit
12
wk wj wh wg
wf wd
ws
AUDIO jacks wd (19) CD wk (10 – 12, 15) CD SYNC qh (15) Deck A ws (14) Deck B qs (14 – 16) DISC 1 – 3 4 (10, 11) DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE 3
(10, 11) Disc tray 5 (10) DISPLAY w; (12) EFFECT ON/OFF qd
(17) GAME wg (18 – 20)
3456 7
qdqfqgqhqjqkqlw;wa
GAME EQ ql (17, 18, 20) GROOVE 8 (17) MOVIE EQ 7 (17) MUSIC EQ 2 (17) PHONES jack 0 REC PAUSE/START qg (15) TAPE A/B wh (14, 15) TUNER/BAND wj (12, 13, 15) VIDEO jack wf (19, 20) VOLUME control 9
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
?/1 (power) 1 Z OPEN/CLOSE 6 Z (deck B) qa M (fast forward) qf . (go back) qj > (go forward) qj X (pause) qj H (play) qj x (stop) qj m (rewind) qk Z (deck A) wa
8
9
0
qa qs
4
Remote Control
wa w;
ql qk qj qh
qg
Parts Identification
12 3 4
5 6
7 8
9 q; qa qs
qd
qf
CD ql (10 – 12, 15) CLEAR w; (11) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
(16, 19)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 16,
18) DISPLAY 6 (12) D.SKIP 7 (10) ENTER qg (9, 11 – 13, 16, 18,
19) EQ +/– qf (17) GAME 0 (18 – 20) GROOVE qd (17)
ON/OFF qh (17) PLAY MODE wa (10, 11) PRESET +/– 5 (13) REPEAT 8 (11) SLEEP 1 (18) STEREO/MONO 8 (13) SURROUND qa (17) TAPE A/B 9 (14, 15) TUNER MEMORY qj (12, 13) TUNER/BAND qk (12, 13) TUNING +/– 5 (12, 13) VOL +/– qs
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
?/1 (power) 4 M (fast forward) 5 . (go back) 5 > (go forward) 5 X (pause) 5 N (play) 5 m (rewind) 5 x (stop) 5
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
Surround speaker (Right)*
FM antenna
2
1
Front speaker (Right) * MHC-RG4SR only
1 Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below.
Insert only the stripped portion
R
L
+ –
Red/Solid (3)
+
Black/Stripe (#)
AM loop antenna
3
Surround speaker (Left)*
4
5
Front speaker (Left)
2 Connect the surround speakers.
(MHC-RG4SR only)
Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPK OUT PUT jacks as shown below.
Insert only the stripped portion
R
+
Red/Solid (3)
Black/Stripe (#)
L
+
6
3 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
Jack type A
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
5 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 adapter on the plug does not
Getting Started
fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with an adapter).
To connect optional components
See page 19.
F
To attach the front speaker pads
M
7
5
Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers
A
and prevent them from slipping.
M
Jack type B
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
FM75 COAXIAL
AM
4 For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
120V220V230 - 240V
Notes
Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.
Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV screen.
Be sure to connect both left and right surround speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.
continued
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Hooking up the system (continued)
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
Positioning the speakers (MHC­RG4SR only)
1 Place the front speakers at an angle of
45 degrees from your listening position.
Front speaker (L)
Surround speaker (L)
45º
Front speaker (R)
Surround speaker (R)
2 Place the surround speakers facing
each other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening position.
Surround speaker
60 to 90 cm
batteries into the remote
e
E
E
e
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.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
When carrying this system
Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism.
1 Make sure that all discs are removed from
the system.
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 3 Unplug the power cord.
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Setting the time
Saving the power in
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
Proceed to step 5 when CLOCK appears in the display.
3 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“SET CLOCK”.
4 Press ENTER on the remote. 5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour.
6 Press ENTER on the remote.
The minute indication flashes.
7 Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute.
8 Press ENTER on the remote.
Tip
If you made a mistake or want to change the time, start over from step 2.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
standby mode
Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is off. Each time you press the button, the system switches cyclically as follows:
Demonstration t Clock display t Power Saving Mode
Tips
?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving Mode.
The timer works even in the Power Saving Mode.
Note
You cannot set the time in the Power Saving Mode.
To cancel the Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY once to show the demonstration or twice to show the clock display.
Getting Started
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