Sony MHC-GN880 Stereo System Operating instructions

Mini Hi. Fi

Component

System

Operating Instructions

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers _e located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial nmnber in the space provided below.

Refer to them whenever you call npon your

Sony dealer regarding this prodnct.

Model No.

Serial No.

D{G_TAL AU D_O

__es_nc

MHC-GN990

MHC-GN880

MHC-GN770/GX9000

MHC-GN660

@2004 Sony Corporation

2GB

To

prevent expose fire or shock hazard,

the unit

to rain or moisture.

do

not

To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet.

Refer se!"vicing to qualified personnel only.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, 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

I Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

I

LUOKAN LASERLAITE i

_) This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 label is located on the reai exterior

_@ general house waste, dispose of it

Don't d]row away the battei 7 with

NOTICE

U.S.A.

FOR THE CUSTOMERS

IN THE

This symbol is intended to ale[t 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 (saadcing) insnuctions in the literanue accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

This eqtfipment has been tested and/bund to colnply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Pa[t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against hannfifl 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 canse harmfifl interference to radio conmmnications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause ham_ful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to t_W to correct the interference by one or more of the tbllowing measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving ante_ma

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diffelent fiom that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the deale! or an experienced radioiTV technician tbr help.

CAUTION

You are cantioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your anthority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system

installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grotmding and, in palticular, 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

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this p_oduct will increase eye hazard

ENERGY STAR ® is a U.S.

registered mark. As an ENERGY

STAR _ partner, Son}, Co_13oration has detamined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for enagy efficiency

About this manual ...................................

5

Playable discs ..........................................

5

Getting Started

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

8

Positioning the speakers ........................

11

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

11

CD/MP3

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

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

Normal Play/Shuffle Play

12

12

Playing repeatedly .................................

Repeat Play

14

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

15

Program Play

Manual Tuning

Tuner

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

16

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

18

Tape - Play

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

19

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

19

Tape Recording

Recording your favorite tracks on a disc into a tape ........................................

20

CD Synchro Recording

Program Edit

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

21

Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

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

22

Selecting the preset effect ..................... 22

Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 23

Selecting the sound system ................... 23

(MHC-GN880iGN770iGX9000 only)

Using the subwoofer .............................

24

(MHC-GN880 only)

Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing .............................................

24

Personal file

Selecting the surround effect ................ 25

Enhancing video game sound ............... 25

Game Sync

Mixing video game sound with other sound source ...................................

26

Game Mixing

Singing along ........................................

26

Timer

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

27

Sleep Timer

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

27

Play Timer

Timer recording radio programs ........... 28

Display

Tnrning off the display .........................

29

Power Saving Mode

Changing the spectrum analyzer display ............................................

30

Adjusting the brightness of the display ............................................

30

Changing the power illuminator ........... 31

Viewing information about the disc in the display ..................................

31

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Optional Components

Hooking up optional components ......... 33

Listening to audio fi'om a connected component ......................................

34

Recording on a connected component ......................................

35

Connecting

external antennas ...............

35

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies ......................... 36

Messages ...............................................

39

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................

40

Specifications ........................................

41

List of button locations and reference pages ...............................................

45

• The instructions in this mamlal are for models

MHC-GN990, MHC-GN880, MHC-GN770,

MHC-GX9000 and MHC-GN660 In this manual, the MHC-GN880 is used lbr illustration purposes nnless stated otherwise.

The MHC-GN990 consists of:

Tuner, CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier

Speaker System

(mainunit) H(D-GN990

• Front speakers SS-GN990

The MHC-GN880 consists of:

Tuner, CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (mainunit)

Subwoofer

HCD-GN880

SS-WG880

Speaker System

• Front speakers

• Snrround speakers

SS-GN880

SS-RS880

The MHC-GNgg0/MHC-GX9000 consists of:

Tuner, CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (mainunit) HCD-GN770i

H(D-GX9000

Speaker System

• Front speakers

• Snrround speakers

SS-GN880

SS-RS880

The MHC-GN660 consists of:

Tuner, CD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier

Speaker System

(main unit HCD-GN660

• Front speakers SS-GN660

• This mamlahnainly explains operations using the buttons on the system, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names

• The lbllowing symbols are used in this manual.

Symbol

I_

Meaning

Functions that can be used with audio CDs

Functions that can be used with

MP3 audio tiacks

You can playback the following discs on this system.

Other discs cannot be played back.

List of playable discs

Format of discs Disc logo Contents

(Audio CDs)

DIGITAL AU DHQ

(Discs with

MP3 audio tracks)

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Discs that this system cannot play

•

(D-ROMs (except for extension

• CD-RsiCD-RWs other than those

" MP3") recorded the following formats: audio CD format

MP3 audio track format that confom_s

ISO9660 a_Level 1, Level 2, Joliet in expansion format or Multi Session b_.

• Data part of (D_ExtrasC).

to

• Data part of Mixed CDs_.

• A disc that has a non-standard card, heart) shape

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

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

(eg., tape, in a) ISO9660 Format

The most con_anon international standard tbr the logical tbmlat of files and folders on a CD-ROM.

There are several specification levels In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 tbrmat (no more than eight characters in tile name no more than three characters in the extension ".MP3") and in capital letters.

Folder names can be no longer than eight characters

There can be no more than eight nested/blder levels.

Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to 31 characters long. Each tblder can have up to 8 trees.

For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion tbrmat make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.

b) Multi Session

This is a recording method thai enables adding of dala using the Track-At-Once method.

Conventional discs begin at a disc cont!ol

area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out.

A Multi Session disc is a disc having multiple sessions, with each segment fiom Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session c) CD-Exna: This fc_rmat records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2.

d) Mixed CD: This format records data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tlacks of a session.

Notes on discs

• This system can play CD-RiCD-RW discs edited by the user. However, note that playback of some discs may not be possible depending on the recording device used t)r recording or the disc condition

• Discs recorded on CD-IL, 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 correctly finalized (processing to allow play by a nomlal CD player) cannot be played back

• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in muhisession that have not ended by "closing the session" are not supported

• The system may be unable to playback MP3 format files that do not have the extension

".MP3".

• Attempting to playback non-MP3 format files that have the extension ".MP3" may result in noise or malNnction

• The system can playback to a depth of

8/_lders only.

• With formats other than ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet in expansion format,/'older names or file names may not be displayed correctly.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.

a disc recorded in Multi Session.

a disc to which data can be added (nonfinalized disc)

• A disc recorded in packet write format cannot be played back.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conlbrm 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 prodnct.

Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi

Session

• This system can play Multi Session discs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the first session.

An?: subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• When you play Multi Session discs with different formats mixed in each session, the format of the first session is recognized as the disc type. Tracks in the second and subseqnent sessions are played if they are the same formats as the first session, but different format tracks are not played.

Surround speaker**

(Right)

AM loop antenna

SubwooNr*

FM antenna

Surround speaker**

(Left)

8GB

Front speaker (Right)

* MHC-GN880 only

**Except tbr MHC-GN990/GN660

Main Unit Front speaker (Left)

[] Connect the front

speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT

SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

White

SUBWOOFER OUT terminal

Purple

SYSTEM CONTROL jack

To disconnect

[_2_,

Tip

MHC-GN990 (SS-GN990) only

Connect

the speaker cords to the ternfinals on the speakms

[]

Note

Be sure to make this connection before you connect the main unit's power cord to a wall outlet.

Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

[] Connect

the surround speakers.

(Except for MHC-GN990/GN660)

Connect the speaker cords to the

SURROUND SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

Grey

AM loop antenna

$

63

5'

[]

Connect the subwoofer.

(MHC-GN880 only)

Connect the subwoofer cords to the

SUBWOOFER OUT terminals and the system cord to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack as shown below.

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

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[] For models with a voltage selector, set

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

to the position of your local power line voltage.

Brazil model only

VOLTAGESELECTOR

220V

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Other models

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

_2rJV

23o

240V 220V

[] Connect

outlet.

the power cord

to a wall

The demonstration

,appears

in the display.

When you press

I/(_),

the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends.

If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug

(only lbr models equipped with an adaptor).

Notes

• Keep the speaker cords away flora the antennas to p_event noise.

• Be sure to connect both left and right stH-rotlnd speakas (Except for MHC-GN990/GN660)

• Be stue to match the color of the speaker terminals on the system and the connectors.

• Be sure to connect the speakers securely and conectly When connecting speaker cords, inse[t the connectors straight into the temfinals

To connect

See page 33.

optional components

Note

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the battaies to avoid possible damage flora battay leakage and conosion.

Tip

With normal use, the battaies should last tbr about six months When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones

Attaching the speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping.

When carrying this system

Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism.

Use buttons on the system for the operation.

1 Press I/@ to turn on the system, then press CD. Make sure that all discs are removed from the system.

2 Hold down CD, then press I/@ until

"LOCK" appears in the display.

3 Release I/(D first, then release CD.

4

Unplug the AC power cord.

Place

the front

speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position.

Main Unit Subwoofer *

Front Front

(L)speaker _ _

45 °

"2 speaker(R)

Surround speaker**

(L)

Surround speaker**

(R)

* MHC-GN880 only

Place the subwoofbr at least 0 3 meters (t feet) away fiom the main unit

** Except tbr MHC-GN990iGN660

Notes

• Do not place the StllTOtlnd speakers on top ofa TV

This may canse distmtion of the colors in the TV screen.

• Always place the sub woofer vatically, keeping it a few centimeters away f_om the wall.

• If the sub woofer is placed in the center of a room, the bass could be extremely weakened.

This is &be to the influence of the standing wave of the room.

If this happens, move the sub woofer away fiom the center of the room or eliminate the cause of the standing wave, by placing a bookshelf against the wall, etc

4

5

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

Press I/_ to turn on the system.

1

2

3

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

Press I_H+ or -I,9141 repeatedly

to set

the hour.

Press ENTER.

Press I_H+ or -I,9141 repeatedly to set the minute,

Press ENTER.

The clock starts functioning.

To adjust the clock

1

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

2 Press I_1_+ or -I.,9.,11repeatedly to select

"CLOCK SET?", then press ENTER.

Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above.

Note

The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the powei cold o! if a powei failure occurs

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-- Norrna/ P/ay/Shuffle

Play

2

1

Press

--_ OPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray slides out.

Load a disc with the label side

facing

up on the disc tray.

When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray

__j//_/L_

3

To load additional

EX-CHANGEiDISC disc tray.

discs,

SKIP

Press

_-- OPENICLOSEto

tray.

press to rotate

close

the the disc

Notes

• Do not use a disc with tape, seals o2 paste on it as tlfis may cause nmlfimction.

• Do not push the disc tlay when closing it as this may cause malfunction Press "_ OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks in different play modes.

Example: When playing an audio CD

Disc tray cumber Track number

Playing time

C91-2 3. 28

B D _i},"@ @ _":::

Disc playing indicator

Disc presence indicator

Example: When playing an MP3 audio track

MP3 presence indicator

Disc tray

Disc playing Disc presence

indicator indicator

1

Press CD.

2

When playback is stopped, press PLAY

MODE repeatedly until

the

play mode you want lights up in the display.

Select

ALL DISCS

(Normal Play)

IDISC

(Normal Play)

To play

All discs in tile disc tray continuollsly.

The tlacks have selected order on the disc you m original

ALBM

(Normal Play)

ALL DISCS

SHUF

(Shuffle Play)

IDISC SHUT

(Shuffle Play)

All MP3 audio tlacks in the albmn on the disc you have selected in original order.

When playing a non-MP3 disc, "ALBM" play performs the same operation as

"IDISC"

play

All tracks on all discs in ralldom order

ALBM

(Shuffle

PGM

(Program

SHUT

Play)

Pla>9

All tracks on the disc you have selected in random order

Tile MP3 audio tracks in the albmn on the disc you have selected in random order

When playing a non-MP3 disc, "ALBM SHUF" play pertbnns the same operation as "IDISC SHUF" play

The tracks on all discs in the order _u want them to be played back (see "Creating your ovqn page 15).

program on

3

Press _1_(or _

on the remote).

Other operations

To Do this

Stop playback

Praise playback

Select a tlack

Select an albmn flora MP3 disc

Pless m.

Press II. Press II again to resume playback

Turn _ _ counterclockwise or _ remote) clockwise

(or press repea_,edly on the or

IP.I_t+

Tmn and hold ALBUM clockwise or comlterclockavise and release it at the album you want (or press

ALBUM +, repeatedly on tile remote)

Find a point in a For audio CD, turn and hold track* _ _ clockavise counterclockwise or and release it at the point you want (or press or _ repeatedly on the remote)

For MP3 audio track, press _ or repeatedly on the remote.

Press one of the DISC 1 -- 3 Select a disc when playback is bnttons or EX-CHANGEiDISC stopped SKIP (or DISC SKIP on the remote)

Switch to CD fimction flora another source

Press CD or one of the DISC 1 _ 3 bnttons (Automatic Source selection)

Press EX-CHANGEiDISC SKIP.

Exchange other discs while playing

Remove a disc Press _-- OPEN/CLOSE.

* The playing time may not be displayed conectly depending on tile MP3 mldio tzacks

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Notes

•

You cannot change the play mode during playback

• Some time may be needed to strut playback of discs recorded in complex configmations layers.

such as many

• When the disc is loaded, the system reads all the tlacks on that disc If there are many albmns or non-

MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a longer time fbr playback to begin or tbr the next MP3 audio tracks to start playback.

• You are recommended not to save other D,pes of tlacks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 andio tracks

• When naming the MP3 audio tlacks, be sure to add the file extension ".MP3" to the title name

• _1 album that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped

• If you put the extension ".MP3" to a track other than

MP3 andio tracks, the system cannot recognize the tlack properly and will generate a random noise which could damage yore speake_ system.

• The system can playback MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio

Layer 3) andio tracks The system cannot playback

MP3 andio tracks in fommt other than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 tbmlat.

• This system can playback Multi Session discs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session.

Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the later sessions, can also be played back.

• The maximum numbe_ ofalbmns on a disc which can be recognize by this system is 150 (including root albmn)

• The maximum nmnber of MP3 audio tracks and albmns on a disc which can be recognize by this system is 300

• Depending on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the recording media used at the time an MP3 attdio track is recorded, you may encounter problems such as cannot playback, sound interruptions and noise

Tips

• When disc access takes a longer time set "CD

POWER ON" by CD power manage fimction

(page 17)

• If you press CD while the power is off, the powa turns on automatically fimction and CD is selected as a

• You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote to select "CD".

-- Repeat Play

You can play all the tracks or a single track repeatedly on a disc.

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until "REP" or "REPI" lights up in the display.

REP: All the tracks on the disc(s), or all the tracks in the album* are played back repeatedly up to five times.

REPI: A single track is played back repeatedly until "REP 1" is cancelled.

* When "ALBM" or "ALBM SHUF" is selected tbr

MP3 andio tracks.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly mlfil both "REP" and

"REPF' disappear in the display.

Notes

• When you select "REPI", that tlack is repeated endlessly until "REPI'" is canceled

• You cannot select "REP" and "ALL DISCS SHLT" at the same time

Tip

If you set Repeat Play when the playback is stopped, press REPEAT repeatedly to select the setting, then press _"q_ (02 _ on the remote) to strut Repeat

Play

-- Program

Play

Disc tray number Track number

Total playing time

(including selected track)

CI]1-8

You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want to be played back.

You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a tape (page 20).

1

Press CD.

_, When playback is stopped, press PLAY

MODE repeatedly

until "PGM" lights

up in the display.

3 Press EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP or

DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons (or DISC SKIP on the

remote)

to select a disc.

To program all the tracks on a disc at once, proceed to step 5 while "AL" appears in the display.

To program all the MP3 audio tracks on an albmn at once, turn and hold ALBUM clockwise or counterclockwise and release it at the album you want (or press

ALBUM + repeatedly on the remote), then proceed to step 5.

4

Turn P<l<l _

clockwise or counterclockwise (or press IH_I+ or -

PeP< repeatedly on the remote)

until the track number you want appears in the display.

The total playing time flashes.

When programming an MP3 audio track, turn and hold ALBUM clockwise or counterclockwise and release it at the album you want (or press ALBUM + repeatedly on the remote), then turn _ clockwise or counterclockwise (or press

I_P4+ or _ repeatedly on the remote) mltil the track munber you want appears in the display.

Press ENTER,

The track(s) is(are) programmed.

The program step number appears in the display for a while.

To program additional discs or tracks.

To program

Other discs

Repeat steps

3 and 5

Other tracks on the 4 and 5 same disc

Othei tracks on other discs

3 to 5

7

Press _111_- (or I=_ on the remote).

Program Play starts.

Other operations

To Do this

Cancel Piogram

Play

When playback is stopped press

PLAY MODE repeatedly until

"PGM" disappeai in the display

Clear a tiack from Press CLEAR on the iemote the end ofprogram when playback is stopped.

Tips

• The program you made remains after Prograln Play finishes To play the same program again, press

I_

(or li_ on the remote).

• If"--.--" appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means: you have programmed a track numbel which exceeds 20.

the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes you have programmed an MP3 audio tlack.

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Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes.

The stations are stored from preset number i.

Preset number

You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations.

You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset nnmber.

Automatic tuning preset

You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in vour area and then store the radio frequency of your favourite stations.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select "FM" or "AM".

2

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until

"AUTO" lights up in the display.

3

Turn P<<I _

clockwise or counterclockwise (or press IH_I+ or

-P<l<l on the remote).

The frequency changes as the system scans for a station.

Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. At that time,

"T_ED" and "STEREO" (for an FM stereo program) lights up in the display.

FM

i

87:50_,_,I

If "TUNED"

does not lights up and the scanning does not stop

Set _e frequency of the radio station you want as described in steps 2 to 6 of"Mamml tuning preset".

__Mer'_°= FM _"1;-,,:>

Turn P<<I _

clockwise or counterclockwise (or press I_H+ or

-I<1<1 repeatedly on the remote) to select the preset number you want to store.

Press ENTER.

"(omplete!"

appears in the display. The station is stored.

Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other

stations.

Manual tuning preset

You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of your favourite stations.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select "FM" or "AM".

2

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until

"MANUAL" lights up in the display.

3

Turn P<<I _

clockwise or counterclockwise (or press IH_I+ or

-I<1<1 repeatedly on the remote) to tune

in the station

you want.

4

Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes.

The stations are stored from preset number i.

Turn I<1<1_

clockwise or counterclockwise (or press I_1+ or

-I<1<1 repeatedly on the remote) to select the preset number you want,

Press ENTER.

"Complete!" appears in the display. The station is stored.

!

Repeat steps

1 to 6 to store

other stations.

Other operations

To Do this

Tune m a station Follow tile procedme described with a weak signal in "Manual timing preset".

Set another station Start over from step 1 to tile existing preset munber

To improve tuner reception

When tuner reception is poor, set the CD power manage function to "(D POWER OFF" The default setting is "CD POWER ON".

Use buttons on the system for the operation.

1

Press CD.

2 Press I/_ to turn off the system.

3 Press I/_ while holding II.

"CD POWER OFF" appears in the display.

To set CD power on

Repeat the procedure above and "CD POWER

ON" appears in the display.

Notes

• When "CD POWER OFF" is selected, CD access time is increased.

• You cannot change the CD power management setting in the Power Saving Mode (page 29).

To change

(except the AM for Middle tuning

Eastern models) interval

Use buttons on the system for the operation.

The factory settings for AM tuning interval is

9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the

AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then mrn off the system.

While holding down

ENTER, press I/(_) When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased.

To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Note

You cannot change the AM tuning intmval in the

Power Saving Mode (page 29)

Tips

• The preset stations are retained tbr halfa day even it" you unplug the powei cmd or if a powei failure

OCClllS.

• If you piess TUNEK,'BAND while the power is off.

the powm turns on automatically and TUNER is selected as a fimction

• To improve the ieception, adjust the supplied antennas oi connect all external antenna

• You can also press FLq'4CTION repeatedly on the

1emote to select "TL2qER".

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You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by mannally tuning in the station.

Listening to a preset station

-- Preset Tuning

3

2

Before tuning to preset stations, be snre to preset them (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 16).

1

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select "FM" or "AM".

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

"PRESET"

lights up in the display.

Turn _ _

clockwise or counterclockwise (or press I_1+ or

-I_1_1 repeatedly on the remote) to select the preset station you want,

Preset number Frequency

FM 1 87.

50.,,

Listening to non-preset radio station

-- Manual Tuning

1

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select "FM" or "AM".

2

3

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

"MANUAL" lights

up in the display.

Turn _ _

clockwise or counterclockwise (or press I_1+ or

-1_141repeatedly on the remote) to tune in the station you want.

Tips

• Wqlen all FN[ steleo program has static noise pless

FM MODE repeatedly until "MONO" lights up in the display. There will be no staeo effect, but tile reception will improve.

• To record tile radio programs, see "Recording on a tape manually" (page 21) or "Tima recording radio programs" (page 28).

• You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote to select "TLS",_ER"

1

2

3

Press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the remote) repeatedly to select Deck A or B.

Press _-- A/B on the selected deck.

Load a tape into Deck A or B,

you want to play/record facing forward

With the side

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.

1 Load atape,

2

3

Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

"_--" to play one side, "c_-) ''.1 to play

both sides or "RELAY ''.2 (Relay Play)

to play both decks in succession.

Press _111=._ (or I_- on the remote).

The tape starts playing.

Press "111_ (or _ on the remote) again to play the reverse side.

Tape presence indicator

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TAPE A >>>._

i Playback stops automatically after repeating the sequence tbr five times

2 Relay Play follows this cyclic sequence up to fi,¢e tinies, then stops:

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Deck A (fiont side) --* Deck A (reverse side)

Deck B (fiont side) --* Deck B (reveise side)

MHC-GXg000iGN600 only

Deck A (flont side) --* Deck B (fiont side) --*

Deck B (reverse side)

Note

MHC-GXg000iGN660 only

You can only playback flont side of the tape in Deck A.

Other operations

To Do this

Stop playback

Panse playback

Fast-fm_vard or rewind

Remove a

tape

Pless

1.

Press II. Press II again to resume playback

Turn and hold _ or cotmterclockavise

I_

clockwise and release it at the point you want (or press I_ or _ repeatedly on the remote).

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Searching the current for the or the beginning next track of

(AMS*)

During playback, turn _ _ clockwise or counterclockwise (or press I_t+ or repeatedly on the remote) for the number of songs you want to skip forward (or backward).

The search direction, + (Jtbrward) or

(backward), and the number of songs being skipped (1--9) appear in the display.

Example: searching forward 2 songs

* AIMS(Automatic Music

Sensol)

Note

The AMS fimction may notopeiate coHectly undm die t_llowing circulnstances:

When the umecorded space between songs is less than 4 seconds long

When the system is placed neai a television

Tips

• When a tape is instated, coriesponding presence indicator light up.

• If you press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the ielnote) while the power is of£ the powm turns on automatically and TAPE is selected as a fimction

• If you press "q_ (or _ on the remote) during

"TAPE A" fimcfion and there is no tape in Deck A, the system automatically switches to "TAPE B" fimction when there is a tape in Deck B Then.

playback will start and vice vmsa

• You can also press FUNCTION iepeatedly on the

1emote to select "TAPE A" m "TAPE B".

-- CD Synchro Recording

You can record a whole disc into a tape.

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically.

1

Load a recordable tape into Deck B.

2

Press CD and load a disc you want to record.

3

Press CD SYNC.

5

Deck B standby for recording.

"REC PAUSE, START" indicator flashes.

4

Press DIRECTION

repeatedly to select

".-_--" to record on one side or "c_-Y'

(or "RELAY")

to record on both sides.

Press REC PAUSE/START.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press m.

To record a disc by specifying track order

-- Program Edit

You can record tracks on all the discs in the order you want using Program Play. Between steps 2 and step 3 of"(D Synchro Recording"

(page 20), do steps 2 to 6 of"Creating your own program" (page 15). When programming, make sure the playing times/'or each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape.

Notes

•

You cannot listen to other somces while recording.

• Game Mixing does not fimction &ning CD Synchro

Recording.

-- Manual Recording

3

2

You can record just the portions you like from a disc, tape or radio program on a tape.

You can also record from connected components (see "Hooking up optional components" on page 33)

1

Load

a recordable

tape into Deck B.

Press CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND,

GAME or VIDEO/MD repeatedly

(or FUNCTION on the remote) to select the source you want to record.

•

(D: To record from this system's CD player

• TAPE A/B: To record from this system's tape deck A.

• TLXNER, BAND: To record from this system's tuner.

• GAME: To record from the connected video game player to GAME INPUT

AUDIO LiR jacks

• VIDEOiMD: To record from the connected VCR or MD to VIDEOiMD

(AUDIO) IN jacks.

Press REC PAUSE/START.

5

Deck B standby for recording

"RE(: PAUSE/START" indicator flashes.

4

Press DIRECTION

repeatedly to select

"._--" to record on one side or "cZY'

(or "RELAY") to record on both sides.

Press REC PAUSE/START, then press

_ll_(or _ on the remote) to start

playing the source you want to record.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press m.

Note

You cannot listen to othe: sources while :eco:ding.

Tips

• If you want to reco:d from the :eve:se side press

TAPE

A'B (or TAPE on the remote) repeatedly to select Deck B after loading a recordable tape. Press

I1_ (or ID_ on the ten:ore) to sta:t playback of the reverse side, then press • when you want to start recording.

The TAPE B reverse side indicator "_1" lights up in the display

• When you record on both sides, be sme to sta:t from the f:ont side. If you sta:t fiom the reverse side. or recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• For recording fion: the radio:

If noise is heard while recording from the radio move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.

• For recording from a disc to a tape manually:

You can tin:: _ _ clockwise or counte: clockwise (or press IIH_t+ or repeatedly on the remote) to select tracks dining recording pause (after step 3 and before step 5).

• You can :nix the sotttld from the component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another flmction such as CD, tape, radio or MD connected to this system To record the :nixed sound, press G_%ME

MIXING after step 4 and then press REC PAUSE/

START to start recording (page 26)

• For recording an album flora an MP3 disc:

Be sure to press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select

"ALBM",

then turn and hold ALBUM clockwise or counte:clockwise (or press ALBUM +_ on tile remote) to select the album you want (after step 3 and before step 5).

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You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound.

The GROOVE setting is ideal lbr music sources.

Press GROOVE

repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

GROOVE ON* _ GROOVE OFF

* The vohune switches to power mode, the equalizer cu:a;e changes, and the "GROOVE" lights up in the display.

Turn MULTI JOG clockwise

or counterclockwise

(or press EQ repeatedly

on the remote) to select the preset effect you want,

Preset

Effect

ROCK

POP

JAZZ

DANCE

SOUL

ORIENTAL*

ACTION

DRAMA

MUSICAL

ARCADE

RACING

ADVENTURE

P FILE 1

P FILE 2

P FILE 3

effect options

Category

Music preset effect

(Standard music sotuces)

Movie preset effect

(Soundtracks and special listening situations)

Game preset effect

(Play Station 1, 2 and other video game nmsic sources)

Personal file

* CLASSIC tbr North and Latin American models only.

To cancel the preset effect

Press EFFE(T

"EFFECT OFF"

ON/OFF appears repeatedly in the until display.

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You can improve the sound quality of MP3 audio tracks during playback.

1

Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

"MP3 BOOSTER".

The last selected MP3 booster setting appears in the display.

2

Turn MULTI dOG clockwise or counterclockwise

to select the setting

you want,

The display changes as follow:

BOOSTER OFF _ BOOSTER ON

Press ENTER.

( MHC-G N880/G N770/G X9000 only)

You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sottnd mode you want.

MHC-GN880 only

Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly

(or turn SURROUND SPEAKER MODE on the subwoofer) to select the sound mode you want.

Each time you press the button, the indicators on the subwoofer and the display changes cyclically as follows:

LINK 1) --+ MATRIX SURR 12) --+

MATRIX SURR 23)

MHC-GN770/GX9000 only

Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to select the sound mode you want.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as fol!ows:

LINK _) --+ MATRIX SURR 2)

1) LINK : Reproduces the same sound with diffment output levels.

2) MATRIX SURlY'MATRIX SURR 1 :

Reproduces a wide range of sound flint can acamlly sense the size of the room.

3) MATRIX SURR 2 : Reproduces a wide range of sollnd that can actlmlly sense the size of the room.

The smround sound is reintbrced

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You can use the sound of the subwoofer to enhance the bass.

1

Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the subwoofer to turn on the subwoofer.

The indicator lights up when the subwoofer is turned on.

Press the button again to turn off the subwoofer.

2

Turn SUBWOOFER LEVEL to adjust the level.

You will he able to listen to low bass frequency sound.

Notes

•

If you

turn

VOLUME (or press VOLL'ME +/ o,1the

1emote), the volume foi all speakers will change.

•

When you turn on the system, the last selected

SURROUND SPEAKER MODE indicator on the subwoofm lights up

Tip

You can turnVOLUME (or press VOLUME +,' onthe

1emote) to adjust the volume of the subwoofer linked to tim front speakms.

-- Personal file

2

You can adiust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency band, then store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the memory.

1

Press EQ EDIT repeatedly

to select a frequency band.

Frequency band and frequency level appears in the display.

Turn MULTI dOG clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the level.

Frequency band Frequency Ievel

5

4

3

Press P FILE MEMORY.

A personal file number flashes.

Turn MULTI dOG clockwise or counterclockwise to select a personal file number (1~3) you want to store the equalizer

setting.

Press ENTER.

This setting is automatically stored as the personal file you selected in step 4.

The previous setting stored at this memory location is erased and replaced by the new setting.

Other operations

To

Call up a personal file

Cancel

a pmsonal file

Do this

Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or cotmterclockwise to select the pmsonal file numbel you want.

Press EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly tmtil "EFFECT OFF" appears in the display.

MHC=GN990/GN660 only

Press SURROUND repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

SURROUND ON _ SURROUND OFF

MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only

1

Press EQ EDIT repeatedly to select surround setting.

The last selected surround effect appears in the display.

2

Turn MULTI dOG clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the surround effect.

3

Press ENTER,

Note

When you select cei_ain preset effects, the surround effect may be cancelled

--

Game Sync

You need to connect a video game player (see

"Hooking up optional components" on page 33).

Press GAME.

Game equalizer is selected switches as the function and the to game preset effect.

Tips

• If you press GAME while the power is off! the power ti!!is

on automatically and GAME is selected as the flmction.

• This operation cannot be performed in the Powa

Saving Mode (page 29).

• You can also press FL_CTION remote to select "GAME".

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You can mix the sound from the component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another function such as CD, tape, radio or MD connected to this svstern.

1

2

Select the source sound you want.

Press GAME MIXING repeatedly,

Each time you press the button, the level of the game sound changes cyclically as follows:

MIXING LOW --+ MIXING MID ---+

MIXING HIGH ---+ MIXING OFF

Notes

• If you sta*t recording while Game Mixing is activated, Game Mixing is canceled To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING after step 4 of

"Recording on a tape manually" on page 21, and then pless REC PAUSE/START to start the recording.

• Game Mixing does not flmction during CD S>_lchro

Recording.

• During Game Mixing, when "TAPE A" or

"TAPE B" fimction is selected, you will not hear any sound flora GAME INPUT if you use the AMS fimction

Tips

• The GAME MIXING indicator lights up while Game

Mixing is activated.

• Once Game Mixing is activated, it will renmin active while the powa is on even if the source solmd is changed

You can sing along with any nmsic source.

You need to connect an optional microphone.

1

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone volume.

2 Connect an optional microphone jack.

to MIC

Adjust the volume while playing the music.

4

Adjust the microphone turning MIC LEVEL.

volume by

After you have

Turn MIC LEVEL

finished

to MIN and disconnect microhone from MIC jack.

the

Note

When "TAPE A' or "TAPE B" function is selected you will not hear any sound output flora microphone if you use the AIMS fimction

Tips

• You can mix and recold sound flora miclophone after step 2 To record the sound, see "Recording on a tape manually" on page 21. To stop recording, press •

• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away flora the speakers or change the direction of the microphone

• If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the CD fimction and not playing a disc.

• When high level sotmd signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distoltion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level

Cont!ol

flmction).

--

Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so that you can tall asleep to mnsic.

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the minnte display (the tnrn-off time) changes cyclically as follows:

AUTO* --+ 90min --+ 80min --+ 70min

--+ ... --+ 10min--+ OFF

* The system at_tomafically ttmis offin 100 minutes or afta the cmTent disc or tape finishes playing.

Other operations

To Do this

Check the remaining time**

Press SLEEP once

Change the lime Press SLEEP repeatedly to select to turn off the time you want.

Cancel the Sleep Press SLEEP repeatedly until

Timer

"SLEEP OFF" appears in the display

"' You cannot check the iemaining time if you select

"SLEEP AUTO".

Tip

You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set the clock

-- Play Timer

5

7

You can wake up to nmsic at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see "Setting the clock" on page 11).

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1

Prepare the music source you want to

play.

• Disc: Load a disc. To start from a specific track, make a program (see "Creating your own program" on page 15).

• Tape: Load a tape with the side you want to play facing lbrward.

• Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see "Listening to the radio" on page 18).

2

Press VOLUME +/- to adjust the volume.

3

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

"SET" appears in the display, _l!owed

by

"PLAY SET'?".

Press ENTER.

"ON" appears and the honr indication flashes in the display.

Set the time to start playing.

Press _+ or I_ repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER.

The minute indication start flashing.

Press _+ or I_ repeatedly to set the minnte, then press ENTER.

Set the time to stop playing following

the same procedure

as step 5.

Press I=H_I+ or -I_1_1 repeatedly until the music source you want appears in the display.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

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The type of timer (PLAY TIMER), followed by the start time, the stop time and the music source appears, then the original display appears.

Press I/_

to turn off the system. 9

Other

To operations

Do this

Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK,'TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press I_t+ or

:epeatedly to select "PLAY

SELECT'?", then press

ENTER.

Change the setting Sta:t from step 1.

Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press I_t+ o:

:epeatedly to select "TINIER

OFF'?" fl:en p:ess ENTER.

Notes

• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer

Recording at the same time

• If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

• The Play Tin:e: will not be activated if the system is

Oil.

Tip

The system U_rnson 15 seconds befo:e file preset time

You can record a preset radio station from a specified time.

To make a timer recording, you must first preset

2 the radio station (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 16) and set the clock (see "Setting the clock" on page 11).

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1

Tune in the preset radio station (see

"Listening

to a preset station" on

page 18).

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET,

"SET" appears in the display, ibllowed by

"PLAY SET?".

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5

Press I_1+

or -I.ql_l

repeatedly to

select "REC SET?", then press ENTER.

"ON" appears and the hour indication flashes in the display.

4

Set the time to start recording.

Press I1_t+ or _ repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER.

The minute indication start flashing.

Press I1_1+ or _ repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER.

Set the time to stop recording

following

the same procedure as step 4.

The type of timer (RE('), followed by the start time, the stop time and the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., "TE%:ER FM

5") appears, then the original display appears.

Load a recordable tape into Deck B.

Press TAPE repeatedly to select

"TAPE B".

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Press DIRECTION repeatedly on the system

to select ".-_---" to record

on one side

or "c_-Y'

to record on both sides.

If you select "_--", press _ repeatedly until "1_" lights up in the display to select front side as recording side.

Press repeatedly to select reverse side as recording

Press m.

until "'ql" lights up in the display side.

Press

I/(_) to turn

off the system.

Other

To operations

Check the setting

Do this

1

Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press _+ or repeatedly to select "RE("

SELECT?"

ENTER then press

Change

the setting

Cancel

the timer

Strut from step 1

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press I_P,I+ or repeatedly to select "TIMER

OFF'?", then press ENTER.

Notes

•

You cannot select the Play Timm and Timm

Recording at the same time.

• If you use the Timer Recording and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

• The Timer Recording will not be activated if the system is on.

• The volume is reduced to minimmn dming Tima

Recording.

• Do not operate the system flora the time the system lm-ns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds before the preset time)

Tips

• The system turns on 15 seconds betble the preset time

• When the Timer Recording is activated, "REC" lights up in the display

-- Power Saving Mode

The demonstration display and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby mode (Power

Saving Mode).

Press DISPLAY

repeatedly

while the system is turned off until the demonstration display and the clock display disappears in the display.

To cancel Power Saving Mode

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned oft'. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

Demonstration 1)---+ C!ock 2_---+ No display

(Power Saving Mode)

1) The display changes and tile indicators flashes even when the system is tinned off

2) .__.__,,appears in the display if you have not set the clock

Note

You caimot do the following operations during Powa

Saving Mode:

Setting the clock (page 11)

Changing

the AM tuning inte_a,al (page 17)

Tmning

on the system by p_essing the fimction buttons (CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER, BAND, GAME or

VIDEOiMD)

Switching the VIDEO,'MD fimction (page 34)

Changing

CD power management setting (page 17)

Tips

• The timer continues to opmate in Powm Saving

Mode.

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Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

"SPECTRUM".

The last selected spectrum appears in the display.

Turn MULTI JOG clockwise

or counterclockwise to select the setting you want.

The display changes as l_llows:

SPECTRUM 1_

$

SPE(TRUM OFF

'[--.

_ SPE(TRUM

$

SPE(TRUM

SPECTRUM 4 _--J_

2

3

3 Press ENTER.

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4

2

Press AMP MENU repeatedly

to select

"DIMMER".

The last selected dimmer appears in the display.

Turn MULTI dOG clockwise or counterclockwise to select the setting you want.

The display changes as follows:

3

ER 1 _+ DIMMER 2

DIMMER 3* ÷--

* DIMMER 3 is the darkest.

Press ENTER.

ILLUMINATION

to select the power illuminator you want when the

system is turned

on.

Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows:

PATTERN 1 ---+ PATTERN 2 ---+

PATTERN 3 ---+ PATTERN 4 ---+

PATTERN OFF (No display)

Notes

• When _u tmn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +_ on the remote), power ilhuninator shows the cmrent volume level

• During the demonstiation display, you can turn on or offpower illuminator by pressing ILLUMINATION.

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc.

When a CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded, you can also check the inl)rmation recorded on disc, such as the titles.

When the system detects (D-TEXT discs,

"CD TEXT" lights up in the display.

Checking the remaining time

Press DISPLAY playback.

repeatedly

during

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

Playing time of the current track---+ Remaining time of the current track I) ---+ Remaining time of the current disc 2) --* Title of the current track 3)

---+ Title of the current albmn (for a f_w seconds) 4) ---+ Clock display (for 8 seconds) ---+

Effect status (l)r 8 seconds)

1) .__.__,, appears while an NIP3 audio track is played back.

2) .__.__,, appears in the tbllowing cases: while MP3 audio tracks are played back.

All play modes except "IDISC" or "ALBM".

3) Only for CD-TEXT disc and a disc with MP3 audio tracks

When the CD-TEXT disc contains more than 20 tracks, the current track title is not displayed fiom track 21 onwards

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Checking the total playing time

Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback is stopped.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as lbllows:

•

When a disc is in Normal Play mode

Total number of tracks 1)or albums 2) or the total playing time 3)

Title of current &sc or current album l) ---* (?lock display (for 8 seconds)

Effect stares (for 8 seconds)

1) For disc with MP3 audio tracks in "ALBM" and

"ALBM SHUT" modes.

2? For disc with MP3 audio tiacks m play modes othei than "ALBM" and "ALBM SHLYF".

3) For audio CDs.

4) FordiscswithMP3 audiotlacksinplaymodesother than "ALBM", "ALBM SHUF" and CD-TEXT discs

•

When a disc is in Program Play mode

The last track number of the program and the total playing time l) _ Total number of programmed tracks (for 8 seconds) 2) ---* Disc title 3> ---* (lock display (for 8 seconds) ---*

Effect stares (for 8 seconds)

1) .__ __,, appears in the following cases:

When the andio CD contains 21 t_acks or more, and the track number which exceeds 20 is selected.

When the total program exceeds 100 minutes

When the program list contains MP3 audio tracks.

2) "NO STEP" appears in the display if there is no program.

3) Only tbr CD-TEXT disc and a disc with MP3 audio tracks

Note

Some chmacters may not be displayed tbr track title albmn title o_ disc title

To enhance your system you can connect optional components.

Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.

MD deck or VCR

From the audio output of the connected component

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MD deck i To the digitaI input jack of

/

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TV

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GAME INPUT VIDEO jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game player to this jack. You can then output video through this system.

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GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect _e audio output of the optional video game player to these jacks. You can then output audio through this system.

To listen to the analog sound of a connected video game, press GAME.

Notes

• To enjoy video game solmd, see "Enhancing video game sound" on page 25, or see "Mixing video game sound with other sotmd source" on page 26 for video game sotmd effects

• The video game player image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is tinned oft'.

• If you press GAME while the system is ofl\ the system turns on, the fimction switches to GAME, and the equalizer also switches to the previously selected game preset effect

• If you press GAME while the system is on, the fimction switches to GAME and the equalizer antomatically switches 1o the previously selected game preset effect

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VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN L/R jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (VCR or MD deck) to these jacks. You can then output audio through this system.

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CD DIGITAL OUT jack

(MHC-G N990/G N880/G N770/

GN660 only)

Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect the andio input of the optional MD deck to this jack. You can then record digital audio from this system.

Note

There is no digital audio ouiput from this jack during playback of an MP3 andio track.

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VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video input of TV to this jack.

1

Connect the audio

cords.

2

See "Hooking up optional components" on page 33.

Press VIDEO/MD to switch the function

to VIDEO or MD.

Start playing the connected component.

If you cannot select "MD" by pressing

VIDEOiMD repeatedly, hold down

VIDEO MD and then press I/(_) while the power is on. The function will change from

"VIDEO" to "MD" and "MD" will appear in the display. To change back to "VIDEO", repeat the same procedure.

Note

If the solmd is disto*ted or too loud when "VIDEO" is selected, repeat the operation described above lo switch to "MD".

Tip

You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote to select "VIDEO".

( MHC-G N990/G N880/G N770/G N660 only)

Making a digital recording on an MD

Connect an optical cable.

See "Hooking page 33.

up optional components"

Start recording.

on

2

Refer to the operating with the connected instructions component.

provided

Note

When making a digital recolding tiom the system to an optional component (MD deck) cmmected to the CD

DIGITAL OUT jack, start the optional component recording in advance.

( onnect an external antenna to improve the reception.

FM antenna

( onnect an optional FM external antenna.

You can also use the TV antenna instead.

I

AM

/

FM 75c_

COAXIAL

AM antenna

( onnect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 l_et) insnlated wire to the AM antenna terminal.

Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected.

Insulated wire

_:M7',_ (not supplied)

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youencounter dotheJtbllowing:

1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are connected correctly and firmly.

2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action.

If the problem persists after doing all oi" the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

When the I/(_ indicator flashes

hmnediately unplug the power cord and check the following items

• Are the system control cables connected correctly'?

• Are the + and speaker cords short circuited?

• Is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage?

Check the voltage for your region, then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly

• Are you using the supplied speakers?

• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the systenf?

After checking the above items and fixing any problems, plug in the power cord again and turn on the system.

If the I/(_) indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot be Jtbund even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The display starts

flashing as soon as you

plug in the power cord even though you have

not

turned on the system (see step 6 of

"Hooking

up the system" (page 8)).

•

Pless DISPLAY twice while the system is off

The demonstration disappears

"- -:-" appears in the display.

• A powe!

1:allure occmTed Set the clock (page 11) and timel settings (pages 27 and 28) again

The clock

setting/radio

canceled.

presetting/timer is

• Redo the lbllowing:

"Setting the clock" (page 11)

"Presetting radio stations" (page 16)

"Falling asleep to music" and "Waking up to music" (page 27)

"Timel

recording radio programs" (page 28)

There

is no sound.

• Turn VOLL'ME clockwise (or press

VOLUME + on the remote)

• Make sure the hea@hones the PHONES jack are nm connected to

• Check the speaker connections (page 9)

• Thee is no audio output during Timer Recording

There

is no microphone

sound.

•

Turn VOLL_IE (or press VOLLTME +, lepeatedly on the remote) or MIC LEVEL to adjust tile microphone volmne.

• Make sure the microphone is connected to the

MIC jack correctly

There

is severe

hum or noise.

• Move tile system away fiom the source of noise

• Connect the system to a diffelent wall outlet

• Install a noise filter (commercially the power cord available) to

The timer cannot he set.

• Set the clock again (page 11)

The timer does not function.

• Check the timer setting and set the CO1Tecttime

(pages 27 and 28)

• Cancel the Sleep Timel flmction (page 27)

• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer

Recording sinmltaneously

"PLAY

SET?" and "REC SET?"

do not appear

when you press the CLOCK/TIMER SET button on the remote.

• Set tile time! correctly.

• Set tile clock

The remote does not function.

• Remove the obstacle between the _emote and the system

• Move the remote closer to tile system

• Point the remote at the system's sensor.

• Replace the batteries (Rdisize AA)

• Locate the system away fiom the fluolescent light.

There is acoustic

feedback.

• Decrease the volume.

• Move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.

The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.

• TtFn off the TV set once then ttml it on ariel 15 to 30 mimltes.

If the color irregularly, still pelsists, place the speakels farther away from the

TV set.

The sound

from

the component connected to the VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks is distorted.

• If"NID" appears in the display when you pless

VIDEOiMD, switch the display to "VIDEO" fimction (see "Listening to audio from a connected component" on page 34)

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume,

• Check the speake!

connection and speaker placement.

• The source being played back is monam-al.

Sound

lacks

bass.

• Check that the speakel's + and connected conectly terminals me

CD/MP3

The disc tray does

not open and "LOCKED" appears

in the display.

• Contact yore Sony deale! o! local authorized Sony sm",'ice thcili_,.

The disc tray does not close.

• Load the disc conectly.

• Always close the tray by pressing j" OPEN/

CLOSE

on the system.

Tlying to push the tray closed with your fingers may canse problems with the system.

The disc does

not eject.

• You cannot eject the disc dining CD Synchlo

Recording.

Press • to cancel the CD Synchro

Recmding, then press _ OPEN/CLOSE on the system to eject the disc.

• Consult yore nemest Sony dealer

Play does

not start.

• Open the disc tray and check whethel a disc is loaded.

Wipe the disc clean (page 40).

Reload the disc.

Load the disc that this system can play (page 5).

Load the disc correctly.

Load the disc in the tray with the label side up.

Remove the disc and wipe away the moistme on the disc, then leave the system tm_ied on for a few hems until the moislme evaporates

• Press "q_ (or _ on the remote) to sta*t playback.

Disc access

takes

a longer

time.

• Set "CD POWER ON" by CD power manage fimction (page 17).

The sound skips.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 40).

• Reload the disc.

• Tly moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on lop of a stable stand)

• Tly moving the speakers away fwm the system, or placing them on separate stands.

When you listen to a track with bass sotmds at high vohnne, the speaker vibration may canse the sound to skip

Playback does not start from the first track.

• Piess PLAY MODE repeatedly until both "PGM" and "SHUF" disappear in the display to leturn to

Nomml Play.

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3808

MP3 audio track cannot be played back.

• Recording was not pertbrnled according to tile

ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format

• Tile MP3 audio track does not have the extension

"MP3"

• The data is not stored in MP3 tbmlat even fllough it has extension" MP3".

• The discs containing files other than MPEG 1, 2 and 25 Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played back

• The system can playback to a depth of 8 folders only

• MP3 audio tracks in MP3 PRO tbrmat cannot be played on this system

MP3 audio tracks take longer time to playback than others.

• After the system _eads all tracks on the discs playback may take more time than usual if: tile number of albums or tracks on the disc is va?' large

tile album and track organization va), complex structure is

The album

title, track title, ID3 tag and the

CD-TEXT characters

do not

appear properly.

• Use a disc that contblms with ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.

• The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2

• The character code tllat can be displayed by this system are as follows

Upper cases (A to Z)

Lower cases (a to z)

Numbels (0 to 9)

Symbols(<:*+,

/[]',

)

Other characters may not be displayed conecdy

Tuner

There is severe hum or noise/stations be received.

("TUNED"

or "STEREO"

in the display) cannot flashes

• Set the proper band and fiequency (page 16)

• Connect the antenna propa_ (page 9)

• Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, allen set up the antenna again If you catmot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect ail external antenna

• The supplied FM lead antenna receives si_mls along its entire length, so make sure you extend it flflly

• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible

• Consult yore nearest Sony dealer if the supplied

AM antenna has come off the plastic stand

• Try turning offsurrolmding electrical equipment

• Set "CD POWER OFF" by CD power manage flmction (page 17)

A stereo FM program cannot he received in stereo.

•

Press FM NIODE until "MONO" disappems in the display

Tape deck

The tape does not

record or playback, or there is a decrease in sound level.

• The heads are dffty (see "Cleaning the tape heads" on page 41).

• The recor@layback

"Demagnetizing heads are magnetized the tape heads" on page 41)

(see

The tape does

not erase

completely.

•

The lecord/playback

"Demagnetizing heads me magnetized

the tape heads" on page 41)

(see

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.

• The capstans or pinch _ollels me dir_, (see

"Cleaning the tape heads" on page 41)

Noise increases or the high frequencies erased.

are

•

The lecord/playback

"Demagnetizing heads me magnetized.

the tape heads" on page 41)

(see

The tape does

not record.

•

No tape is loaded Load a tape.

• The tab has been removed fwm the tape Cover the bzoken tab with adhesive tape (page 41)

• The tape has wotmd to the end.

The Deck A does not playback reverse

side.

(MHC-GX9000/GN660 only)

• The Deck A only playback flont side of the tape.

This is not a malflmction.

If the system still does not operate the above properly measures after performing or other troubles does not described above follows: occur, reset the system as

Use buttons on the system for the operation.

1

Unplug the power cord.

2 Plug the power cord back in.

3 Press I/(_ to turn on the system.

4 Press II, ENTER and I/5 at the same time.

The system is reset to the fi_ctory settings. All the setting are cleared.

You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock and timer.

One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display dnring operation.

CD/MP3

NO STEP

You have clealed all the tracks you programmed

OVER

You have leached the end of the disc while tmmng and holding _ _ clockwise (or pressing on the remote) during playback or pause playback.

No Disc

There is no disc in the system.

Push STOP!

You plessed PLAY MODE duling playback.

Step Full!

You tried to program more than 25 steps

Reading

The system is leading intbrmation of the disc. Some buttons are not available.

Tape

No Tab

You cannot zecord the tape because the tab has been removed from the tape

No Tape

There is no tape in the tape deck r-

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Timer

OFF TIME NG!

The on time and oft" time of Pla t, Time! o! Time!

Recording is same

SET CLOCK!

You pressed CLOCK/TIMER clock is set

SELECT before the

SET TIMER!

You plessed CLOCK,'TIMER SELECT before Pla t,

Timer

or Timer Recording is set.

PUSH SELECT!

You tried to set the clock o! lima during time!

operation

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On operating voltage

Betble opelating tile systenl check that tile operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply

On safety

• Tile system is not disconnected fronl tile AC powe!

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the system itself has been turned oft'.

• Unplug tbe system from tbe wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To discmmect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull tbe cord itself

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, tmplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel belore operating it any fi_rther.

• For customers in United States

One blade of the plug is wider than other for tbe pulpose of safety and will fit to the wall outlet only one way If you are rulable to inseit the plug fiflly into the outlet, contact your dealer.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified seia'ice shop.

On placement

• Do not place tile system in an inclined position

• Do not place the system in locations where it is:

Extlemely hot or cold

Dusty or dilty

Ve!), lmlnid

Subject to vibrations

Subject to direct starlight.

• Use cantion when placing the system or speakers on surfaces tbat have been specially treated (witb wax, oil, polish, etc) as staining or discoloration of the surface may resnlt

On heat build-up

• Although tile systeln beats up during opelation this is not a malfimction.

• Place tile system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat bnlld-up in the system.

• If you continuously use this system at a large volmne, the cabinet tempera0;re of the top, side and bottom rises considerably touch the cabinet

To avoid burning youlself, do not

• To prevent a malfimction, do not covel the ventilation hole tbr the cooling fan

On operation

• Iftbe system is blought directly frolll a cold to a warm

location,

o! is placed in a very damp room, moistme may condense on tile lens inside the system.

Shonld this occur, the system will not operate properly Remove the disc and leave the system turned on t_r about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the system, take out any disc

If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Soil?, dealer

Notes on discs

• Befole playing clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe tile disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzene, ttfinne!, commercially available cleaners or anti-static splay intended tbr vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct starlight.

• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.

Tiffs may cause a malfimction to the system

• When using discs that have glue or similar tack?, substance oil the label side of the disc or that used a special ink when the label was printed, there is a chance that the disc or label may become attached to parts inside this system When this occurs, it may not be possible to remove the disc, and may also canse this system to malfmlction.

Be sure to check tbat the label side of tbe disc is not sticky betbre using.

The following b,pes of disc should not be used:

Rental or used discs witb attached seals where the ghie extends beyond tile seal. Tile perimetel of the seal oil tile disc is tacky

Discs that have labels printed using a special ink that feels tacky when touched.

• Discs with non-standard slmpes (e.g., healt, square, star) cannot be played back on tiffs system.

Attempting to do so may damage the system.

Do not use such discs.

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet panel and contlols with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detelgent solution.

Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as thinner, bet_zene or alcohol.

To save a tape permanently

To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break offthe tape tab flora side A or B as illustrated.

,o t_;e2 tka;ff the _'_v_

If you later want to reuse the tape tbr recording, cover

the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Before placing a tape in the tape deck

Take up any slack in the tape deck. Othm_vise file tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged

When using a tape longer

90 minutes than

The tape is veiy elastic.

Do not change the tape operations such as playback, stop and t=ast-winding etc fiequently.

The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads aftei evm T 10 hours of use. Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an impoltant recording or after playing an old tape. Use a separately sold dry-b]Je or wet-type cleaning tape. For details, refel to the instluctions of tile cleaning tape.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Dmnagnetize the tape heads and tile metal parts _at have contact with tile tape after eve_ 20 to 30 hours of use with a s_arately sold demagnetizing tape For details lefe! to the instructions of the demagnetizing tape.

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION

(MHC-GXg000 USA model only)

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC

DISTORTION:

With 6-ohm loads, both channels &iven, flom

120 Hz 10 kHz rates 225 watts per channel mmimmn RMS power with no more than 10% total hmmonic distmtion from 250 miliwatts to rated output.

Amplifier section

MHC-GXg000

Total hamlonic distoltion

Less than 0.1%

(6 olnns at 1 kHz, 100 W)

MHC-GN990

Tile following me measured at

Brazil model: AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz

DIN powm output (rated) 210 + 210 watts

(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS powa output (reference)

275 + 275 watts

(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD)

MHC-GN880 (HCD-GN880)

The following are measured at

Mexican model: AC 127 V 60 Hz

Biazil model: AC 127 V or 220 V. 60 Hz

Other models: AC 120,220,240

50,'60 Hz

V,

DIN powm output

(rated)

180 + 180 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (refmence)

225 + 225 watts

(6 olnns at 1 kHz, 10%

THD)

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MHC-GN880 (SS-WG880)

Tile tbllowing are measured at

Mexican model:

Brazil model:

AC 127 V, 60 Hz

AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz

Other models: AC 120,220, 240 V,

50/60 Hz

Continuous RMS power output (refelence)

200 watts

(8 ohnis at 100 Hz, 10%

THD)

MHC-GN770

The _llowi_

Mexican model: are measured at

AC 127 V, 60 Hz

Other models: AC 120, 220, 240 V, 60 Hz

DIN power output (rated) 170 + 170 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

220 + 220 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD)

MHC-GN660

The tbllowing are measmed at

Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz

Brazil model: AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz

Othel models: AC 120,220, 240 V,

50/60 Hz

DIN power output (rated) 150 + 150 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS powel output (refelence)

190 + 190 waits

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD)

Inputs

VIDEOiMD (AUDIO) IN (phono jacks): voltage 250/450 mV, impedance 47 kiloohms

GANIE INPUT (VIDEO) (phono jack):

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

GANIE INPUT (AUDIO) (phono jack):

MIC (phone jack): voltage 250 mV, impedance 47 kiloohms sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kiloohms

Outputs

VIDEO OUT (phono jack):

PHONES (steieo mini jack): accepts headphones of

8 ohnls

Or lnore

FRONT SPEAKER: Use only the supplied speaker

• SS-GN990

(MHC-GN990)

• SS-GN880

SURROUND SPEAKER:

(MHC-GN880iGN770i

GX9000 only)

SUBWOOFER

(MHC-GN880

OUT: only) max. output level

1 Vp-p, mibalanced, Sync negative, load impedance

75 ohms

(MHC-GN880iGN770/

Gxg000)

• SS-GN660

(MHC-GN660)

Use only the supplied speaker SS-RS880

Use only the supplied subwoofel SS-WG880

Disc player

System

Laser

section

Compact disc and digital audio system

Semiconductor laser

(h

780 nn:)

Emission duration: continuous

Laser Output Max.

44.6 btW*

*This output is the value measured at a distance of

200 mm from the objective lens smTace on the Optical

Pick-up Block with 7 mm

Flequency response apeltllre

2 Hz 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Wavelength

Signal-to-noise ratio

780 790 nm

More than 90 dB

Dynamic range More fl:an 90 dB

OPTICAL CD DIGITAL OUT

(MHC-GN990/GN880/G, N770iGN660 only)

(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)

Wave length

Output Level

660 nm

18 dBm

Tape deck section

Recolding system

Frequency response

Wow and flutter

4-tlack 2-channel stereo

50 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Soil?, TYPE I tape

±0.15% W.Peak

(IEC)

0.1% W RlvlS (NAB)

±0.2% W.Peak

(DIN)

Tuner section

FM stereo, FMiAM sl_erheterodyne

FM tuner section

Tuning

Antenna

Antenna range terminals timer

87.5

108.0 MHz

FM lead antenna

75 ohm mlbalanced

10.7 MHz

Intermediate frequency

AM tuner section

Tuning

range

North and Latin American models:

530 1,710 kHz

(with the intei_,,al set at

10 kHz)

531 1,710 kHz

Middle Eastern models:

Other models:

,,Mltenna

:Mltenna tenninals

Intermediate frequency

(with the intei_,,al set at

9 kHz)

531 1,602 kHz (with the intel¢,al set a* 9 kHz)

531 1,602 kHz (with the intela,al set at 9 kHz)

530 1,710 kHz(with the inteP:al set at 10 kHz)

AM loop antenna

External ailtenna terminal

450 kHz

Speaker

Front speaker

• SS-GN990

Speakei system

(MHC-GN990)

2-way 3-unit, bass-leflex

Speaker units

Woofer: 16 cm, cone type

Tweeter:

Nominal impedance

2.5 cm, horn type

4 oluns

Dimensions (wih_d) (Approx.)

526 x 291 x 288 mm

Mass (Approx.) 9.5 kg net per speaker

• SS-GN880 (MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000)

•

SS-GN660 (MHC-GN660)

Speaker system 3-way 3-unit bass-leflex

type

Speaker units

Woofer:

Sub Woofel:

Tweeter:

8 cm, cone type

20 era, cone type

2.5 cm, holn type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w'hid) (Approx.)

265 x 430 x 320 mm

Mass (Approx.) 7.3 kg net per speaker

Surround speaker

SS-RS880 (MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only)

Speakersystem

2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type

Speaker units

Woofer

Tweeter

Nominal impedance

13 cm, cone type

2.5 cm, horn type

24 ohms

Dimensions (w'hid) (Approx.)

201 x 430 × 229 mm

Mass (Approx) 4.2 kg net per speaker

Subwoofer

SS-WG880

(MHC-GN880 only)

Subwoofe!

system l-way l-unit bass-reflex type

Speaker units

Sub Woofer

Nominal impedance

20 era, cone type

8 ohms

Dimensions (w/hid) (Approx.)

265 × 430 × 320 mm

Mass (Approx) 7.4 kg e, e_

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General

Power re_firements

North American models:

Australian model:

Mexican model:

Argentina models:

Brazil model:

Othe_ models:

120 V AC, 60 Hz

230 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

127 V AC, 60 Hz

220 V AC, 50/60 Hz

127 V or 220 V AC, 60 Hz

Adjustable with voltage selecto_

120 V, 220 V or 230

240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Adjustable with voltage selecto_

Power consumption

MHC-GN990

MHC-GN880

MHC-GN770

MHC-GX9000

MHC-GN660

250 watts

350 watts

215 watts

235 watts

175 watts

Dimensions (w,'lYd) (Approx.)

HCD-GN990/GN880/GN770/GX9000iGN660

280 x 360 × 394.5

mm

Mass (Approx.)

HCD-GN990

HCD-GN880

HCD-GN770

HCD-GX9000

HCD-GN660

124 kg

144 kg

124 kg

120 kg

11 5 kg

Supplied accessories: Remote Con_anander (t)

Batteries (2)

AM loop antenna (t)

FM lead antenna (1)

Front speaker pads (8)

Surround speaker pads (8)

(MHC-GN880iGN770i

GX9000 only)

Subwoofer pads (4)

(MHC-GN880 only)

Speaker cords (3m) (2)

(MHC-GN990 only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice

How to use page 45 and 46

Use this page to find _e location ofbu_ons and o_er parts of the system, subwoo_r and remote that are mentioned in the text.

Main unit

I ALPHABETICAL ORDER

ALBL'M [] (13, 15)

AMP MEN'L? [] (23, 30)

CD [] (10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 20, 21)

CD S'*_C [] (20)

DeckA [] (19)

Deck B [] (19 20 21)

DIRECTION [] (19 20 21)

DISC 1 - 3 [] (13 15)

Disc tray [] (12)

DISPLAY[] (29 31 32 36)

Display []

SLEEP [] (27)

SURROUND (MHC-GN990i

GN660 only) [] (25)

SURR SPEAKER MODE

(except for MHC-GN990/

ON660) [] (23)

TAPE AiB [] (19, 20 21)

TL2qER,,BAND [] (16 17 18

21)

TL2qER MEMORY [] (16)

TL2qING MODE [] (16, 18)

VIDEOiMD [] (21, 34, 37)

VOLLTME [] (24 31 36)

Illustration

number

TAPE AB [] (19, 20 21)

Name of button/part Reference page

I SYMBOLS

I/_

(powe 0 [] (10, 10 17 39)

A OPEN/CLOSE [] (t2, 13, 37)

_ (play) [] (13, 14, 15, 19,

20, 21, 37)

_ (go backward/forward)

[] (13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21)

_ (rewin4%st

[] (t3, 19)

|| (panse) [] (13 19) forward)

• (stop) [] (13,

17, 19, 20, 21

37, 39)

J" a (Eject A) [] (t9)

J" B (Eject B) [] (19)

I

EFFECT ON/OFF [] (22, 24)

ENTER[_ (t5,16,17,24,25,30,

39)

EQ EDIT [] (24, 25)

EX-CHANGEiDISC SKIP []

(12, 13, 15)

FM MODE [] (18, 38)

GAME [] (21, 25, 34)

GAME INPUT (jacks) [] (21,26,

34, 42)

GAME MIXING [] (21, 26)

GROOVE [] (22)

ILLUMINATION [] (31)

[]

MIC (jack) [] (26, 36, 42)

MIC LEVEL [] (26, 36)

MULTI JOG [] (22, 23, 24, 30)

P FILE MEMORY [] (24)

PHONES (jack) [] (36)

PLAY MODE [] (13, 15, 37, 39)

Power illmninator [] (31)

REC PAUSE'START [] (20, 21,

26)

REPEAT [] (14)

continued

4508

46os

Subwoofer

MHC-GN880 only

I ALPHABETICAL ORDER

I

LINK (indicator) [] (23)

MATRIX SURR 1 (indicator)

[] (23)

MATRIX SURR 2 (indicator)

[] (23)

SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

ON/OFF

[]

[]

(24)

(24)

SURROLSXTD SPEAKER MODE

[] (23)

Remote control

I ALPHABETICAL ORDER

I

ALBUM + [] (13 15)

ALBUM [] (13.15)

CD [] (t2, 13, 15 20)

CLEAR[] (15)

CLOCK/TIMER SELECT []

(28, 29)

CLOCK/TIMER

28, 37)

SET [] ( 11,27,

DISC SKIP [] (13, 15)

DISPLAY [] (29, 31 32.36)

ENTER [] (11, 15, 16, 27, 28,

29)

EQ [] (22)

FM 1MODE [] (18, 38)

FL_qCTION [] (14 17, 18, 20,

21 25 34)

PLAY MODE [] (13.

15, 37, 39)

REPEAT [] (14)

SLEEP [] (27)

TAPE [] (19, 20)

TL2NER/BAND [] (16, 17 18)

TL2KER MEMORY [] (16)

TL_ING MODE [] (t6 18)

VOLL3ME +' [] (24 27 31 36)

SYMBOLS

I/_ (power) [] (11)

•

(s_'op) [] (13 19 20 21)

|| (pause) [] (13 19)

(play) [] (13 14, 15 19 20

21 37)

(go backwmd)[] (11, 13

15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 27, 28)

II,.IN+ (go froward) [] (11, 13,

15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 27, 28)

(rewind) [] (13, 19)

(t:dst tb_ward) [] (13, 19)

]

qN

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