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

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.

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

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

Parts Identification

The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.

Main unit

wk wj wh wg

wf wd

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

qa qs

Remote Control

wa w;

ql qk qj qh

Parts Identification

12 3 4

5 6

7 8

9 q; qa qs

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

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

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

+ –

Red/Solid (3)

Black/Stripe (#)

AM loop antenna

Surround speaker (Left)*

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

Red/Solid (3)

Black/Stripe (#)

–

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.

To attach the front speaker pads

Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers

and prevent them from slipping.

Jack type B

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

FM75 COAXIAL

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

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

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.

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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