Sony MHC-RG330 CD Shelf System
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1. continued uoneuuoju 3765 3865 Remote control for MHC GX25 and MHC RG220 except for European and Russian models ALPHABETICAL ORDER A N CD 19 9 12 17 CLEAR 0 12 CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 21 22 CLOCK TIMER SET 3 8 20 21 DISPLAY 6 15 22 23 D SKIP 7 10 ENTER 15 8 12 13 20 21 EQ 14 18 GAME i0 19 25 GROOVE 19 18 28 0 2 ON OFF 18 18 PLAY MODE 71 10 12 16 PRESET REPEAT 8 5 13 14 11 SLEEP 1 20 STEREO MONO 8 15 SURROUND t1 19 TAPE A B 9 16 17 TUNER BAND 18 13 14 17 TUNER MEMORY 17 13 TUNING 4 VOL 12 5 13 15 18 20 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 1 00 power 4 7 14 20 26 28 4 5 rewind fast forward 5 10 16 1 lt 9 PP I go back go forward 5 8 10 13 16 20 p play 5 10 16 pause 5 10 16 E stop 5 10 16 17 Sony Corporation Printed in China http Awww sony net2. appears in the display A power interruption has occurred Set the clock page 8 and timer settings pages 21 and 22 again The clock setting radio presetting timer is canceled Redo the following Setting the clock page 8 Presetting radio stations page 13 Check the setting page 21 Timer recording radio programs page 21 There is no sound Press VOL or turn VOLUME control on the unit clockwise Make sure the headphones are not connected Check the speaker connections page 6 There is no audio output during timer recording Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible Connect the supplied speakers Sound lacks bass e Check that the speaker s and jacks connected correctly There is severe hum or noise Move the system away from the source of noise Connect the system to a different wall outlet Install a noise filter commercially available to the mains line The timer cannot be set Set the clock again page 8 The timer does not function Check the timer setting and set the correct time pages 21 and 22 Cancel the Sleep Timer Function page 20 The remote does not function Remove the obstacle Move the remote closer to the system Point the remote at the system s sensor Replace the batteries R6 size AA Loc
3. On placement Do not place the system in an inclined position Do not place the system in locations where it is Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Subject to vibrations Subject to direct sunlight Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On heat buildup Although the system heats up during operation this is not a malfunction Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the system If you continuously use this system at a high volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet To prevent a malfunction do not cover the ventilation hole for the cooling fan On operation If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player Should this occur the system will not operate properly Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for 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 Sony dealer Notes on discs Before playing clean the disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center o
4. on top of a stable stand Try moving the speakers away from the system or placing them on separate stands When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip Play does not start from the first track Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both PGM and SHUF disappear to return to Normal Play MP3 audio track cannot be played back Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format The MP3 audio track does not have the extension The data is not stored in MP3 format Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 files cannot be played MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than others After the system reads all tracks on the discs playback may take more time than usual if the number of albums or tracks on the disc is very large the album and track organization structure is very complex The album title track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 level 1 level 2 Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format The disc ID3 tag is not ver 1 ver 1 0 or 1 1 MHC GX45 GX35 RG440S RG330 RG310 and MHC RG220 European and Russian models only Tuner Severe hum or noise stations cannot be received Set the proper band and frequency page 13 Connect the antenna prope
5. Approx 265 x 325 x 350 mm Approx 6 4 kg Front speaker SS RG660 for MHC RG330 Speaker system Speaker units Sub Woofer Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass Other models 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type 15 cm cone type 15 cm cone type 5 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 240 x 363 x 290 mm Approx 4 7 kg net per speaker Front speaker SS RG660 for MHC RG330 Speaker system Speaker units Sub Woofer Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type 15 cm cone type 15 cm cone type 5 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 240 x 363 x 290 mm Approx 4 7 kg net per speaker Front speaker SS RG440 for MHC RG220 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Sub woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass General Power requirements North American models 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type 13 cm cone type 13 cm cone type 5 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 240 x 325 x 243 mm Approx 4 3 kg net per speaker 120 V AC 60 Hz European and Russian models Australian model Argentine models Mexican models Saudi Arabian model Korean model Other models 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 220 V AC 50 60 Hz 127 V AC 60 Hz 120 127 220 or 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector 220 V AC 60 Hz 120 V 220 V or 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable
6. FLT PATTERN OFF No display For MHC RG220 European and Russian models On Off No display Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system you can connect optional components Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component Optional video game machine From the audio and video output of the video game machine GAME INPUT VIDEO jack Use a video cable not supplied to connect the video output of the optional video game machine to this jack E GAME INPUT AUDIO L R jacks Use audio cords not supplied to connect the audio output of the optional video game machine to these jacks You can then output audio through this system VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cable not supplied to connect the video input of TV to this jack TV To the video input of a TV Notes The video game machine image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off See Selecting the surround effect on page 19 for video game sound effects If you press GAME on the unit while the system is off the system turns on the function switches to GAME and the equalizer also switches to the GAME EQ If you press GAME MD or GAME while the system is on the function switches to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches to the GAME EQ in t
7. Other operations To Do this Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE in stop Play mode repeatedly until PGM disappears Clear a track from the end Press CLEAR in stop mode Tips The program you made remains after Program Play finishes To play the same program again press CD then press B However the program is cleared when you open the disc tray e appears when the total CD program time exceeds 100 minutes or when you select a CD track whose number is 21 or over or when you select an audio track Presetting radio stations 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 number Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the radio frequency of the desired stations 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press and hold TUNING or or P on the unit until the frequency indication starts to change then release it The frequency changes as the system scans for a station Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in At that time TUNED and STEREO for an FM stereo program appear FE on 11 TUNED STEREO A B If TUNED does not appear and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the desire
8. PGM The tracks on the disc in the Program Play order you want them to be played see Creating your own program on page 12 MHC GX45 GX35 RG440S RG330 RG310 and MHC RG220 European and Russian models only 3 Press p gt Other operations To Do this Stop play Press BM Pause Press M Press again to resume play Select a track Press 1 or PPI repeatedly Select an album of MP3 Press ALBUM or repeatedly after step 2 Find a point ina track Keep pressing lt lt or gt during playback and release it at the desired point Select a disc in Press D SKIP or DISC 1 3 3 or stop mode DISC SKIP EX CHANGE on the unit Switch to CD Press DISC 1 3 on the unit function from another source Automatic Source Selection Exchange other discs while playing Press DISC SKIP EX CHANGE on the unit Remove a disc Press amp on the unit l You may not be able to search between multiple files Also the time may not be displayed correctly for some files 2 except for MP3 audio tracks 3 DISC 1 3 on the unit are not available when ALL DISCS SHUP is selected Notes You cannot change the play mode during playback Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configurations such as many layers When the disc is inserted the player reads all the tracks on that disc If there are many albums or n
9. 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 Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE Except for European model ENERGY STAR is a U S Z 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 How to use this manual 4 Pl yable dis63 reb 4 Getting Started Hooking up the system 6 Setting the clock CD MP3 Play Loading dise nan eee 9 Playing a disc Normal Play Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 11 Repeat Play Creating you
10. have not been finalized processing to allow play by a normal CD player cannot be played CD R and CD RW discs recorded in multi session that have not ended by closing the session are not supported The system may be unable to play MP3 format files that do not have the extender MP3 Attempting to play non MP3 format files that have the extender MP3 may result in noise or malfunction With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and 2 folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly The following discs take a longer time to start playback disc recorded with complicated tree structure a disc recorded in Multi Session a disc to which data can be added non finalized disc Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session If the disc begins with a CD DA session it is recognized as a CD DA audio disc and playback continues until an MP3 session is encountered Ifthe disc begins with an MP3 session it is recognized as an MP3 disc and playback
11. lt O N Y 4 245 555 12 1 amp Mini Hi Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear 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 _ Game SINC DIGITAL AUDIO MHC GX45 GX35 GX25 MHC RG440S RG330 RG310 RG220 2003 Sony Corporation 2GB To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture 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 This label is located on the CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT rear exterior Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U S A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUAL
12. time When you select that track is repeated endlessly until REP1 is canceled 2 11 12 Creating your own program Program Play gt m You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play them You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a cassette tape page 17 audio tracks cannot be played on MHC GX25 and MHC RG220 except for European and Russian models Using the display window 1 Press CD 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until appears 3 Press D SKIP or DISC 1 3 or DISC SKIP EX CHANGE on the unit to select a disc To program all the tracks on a disc at once proceed to step 5 with AL displayed 4 Press 149 or PPI repeatedly until the desired track number appears When programming an MP3 press ALBUM or to select album then press ke or BPI repeatedly until the desired track number appears Disc tray number Selected track number y 4 744 3 4L L d Io j lnc n Total playing time including selected track D Press ENTER The track is programmed The program step number appears followed by the total playing time 6 Program additional discs or tracks To program Repeat steps Other discs 3 and 5 Other tracks onthe 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on 3to5 other discs 7 Press p gt Program Play starts
13. tracks on a tape CD TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole CD on a tape You can use TYPE I normal tape The recording level is ajusted automatically 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B 2 Press CD and load a disc you want to record 3 Press CD SYNC on the unit Deck B stands by for recording REC flashes 4 Press REC PAUSE START on the unit Recording starts To stop recording Press B To record a disc by specifying track order You can record only your favorite CD tracks using Program Play Between steps 2 and 3 perform steps 2 to 6 of Creating your own program page 12 Recording on a tape manually Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD tape or radio program on a tape You can also record from connected components see Hooking up optional components on page 25 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B 2 Press CD TAPE A B TUNER BAND or GAME MD or to select the desired source to record CD To record from this system s CD player Tape To record from this system s tape deck A Tuner To record from this system s tuner Game To record from the connected video game machine to GAME INPUT AUDIO L R jacks for MHC GX25 and MHC RG220 except for European and Russian models 3 Press REC PAUSE START on the unit Deck B stands by for recording REC flashes 4 Press REC PAUSE START on the unit then start playing th
14. with voltage selector gt a Power consumption USA models MHC GX45 180 watts MHC GX25 120 watts Canadian models MHC GX35 120 watts 3 European and Russian models 2 MHC RG440S 150 watts o 0 35 watts at the Power 3 Saving Mode MHC RG330 120 watts 0 35 watts at the Power Saving Mode MHC RG310 110 watts 0 35 watts at the Power Saving Mode MHC RG220 80 watts 0 35 watts at the Power Saving Mode Other models MHC RG440S 150 watts MHC RG330 120 watts MHC RG220 110 watts continued 330 34 Dimensions w h d Mass North American models HCD GX45 HCD GX35 HCD GX25 European and Russian models HCD RG440 HCD RG330 HCD RG3 10 HCD RG220 Other models HCD RG330 HCD RG220 Supplied accessories Approx 280 x 325 x 407 mm Approx 9 0 kg Approx 9 0 kg Approx 8 5 kg Approx 9 0 kg Approx 9 0 kg Approx 9 0 kg Approx 8 5 kg Approx 9 0 kg Approx 8 5 kg Remote Commander 1 Batteries 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM lead antenna 1 Speaker pads MHC GX45 RG440S 12 MHC GX35 GX25 RG330 RG310 RG220 8 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text Name of button part Illustration number TAPE A B 26 16 17 Reference p
15. 240V Saudi Arabian model 120 127 V 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 plug does not fit the wall socket detach the supplied plug adaptor only for models equipped with an adaptor payeys Dunes Inserting two R6 size batteries into the remote Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion 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 Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping Front speaker Left 4 Right 4 for MHC GX45 GX25 RG440S RG310 and MHC RG220 continued 78 8 Front speaker Left 4 Right 4 for MHC GX35 and MHC RG330 Sub woofer 4 for MHC GX45 and MHC RG440S 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 Placing the Sub woofer MHC GX45 and MHC RG440S only Since the human ear cannot detect the direction
16. ID3 tag displays only the track title information Checking the total playing time and titles CD Press DISPLAY in stop mode Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows E When a CD is in Normal Play mode TOC display or total album number of the disc or total number of the current album Album name Clock display for eight seconds Effect status 1 TOC Table of Contents displays current disc number total number of tracks on the disc and total playing time of the disc 2 For discs with MP3 audio tracks album titles may not be displayed depending on the play mode Notes The total playing time is not displayed for a disc with MP3 audio tracks ID3 tag applies only to version 1 If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag the ID3 tag information is displayed as a track title In the following case elapsed playing time and remaining time of the track may not be displayed accurately when an MP3 file of VBR variable bit rate is played when fast forward or fast reverse is performed Aejdsig 23 24 Changing the Power illuminator MHC GX45 GX35 RG440S RG330 RG310 and MHC RG220 European and Russian models only Press ILLUMINATION Each time you press the button the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows For MHC GX45 GX35 RG440S RG330 RG310 PATTERN 1 PATTERN 2 PATTERN 3 PATTERN 4 PATTERN 5
17. IFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on
18. XING HIGH MIXING OFF Note If you start recording while Game Mixing is activated Game Mixing is canceled To record the mixed sound press GAME MIXING on the unit after step 3 of Recording on a tape manually on page 17 and then press REC PAUSE START on the unit to start the recording Tips The GAME MIXING indicator lights up while Game Mixing is activated Once Game Mixing is activated it will remain active while the power is on even if the source sound is changed jueunsn py punos 19 20 5 Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time so that you can fall asleep to music Press SLEEP Each time you press the button the minute display the turn off time changes cyclically as follows AUTO 90MIN 80MIN 70MIN 10MIN OFF The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after the current disc or tape finishes playing Other operations To Press Check the SLEEP once remaining time SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want Change the time to turn off Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP Timer Function OFF appears You cannot check the remaining time if you select AUTO Waking up to music Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time Make sure you have set the clock see Setting the clock on page 8 1 Prepare the sound sour
19. age Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A L ALBUM 15 10 12 ALBUM 20 10 12 CD 28 9 12 17 M Z MOVIE EQ 19 18 MUSIC EQ 12 18 PHONES jack 17 Power illuminator 5 24 CD SYNC 24 17 Deck A 21 16 Remote sensor 3 Deck B 14 16 17 REC PAUSE START 2 17 19 DISC 1 3 8 10 12 26 16 17 DISC SKIP EX CHANGE 9 9 10 Disc tray 7 9 TUNER BAND 7 13 14 17 VOLUME control 18 18 20 DISPLAY 2 15 22 23 Display window 4 EFFECT ON OFF 11 18 GAME 25 19 25 GAME EQ 2 18 GAME INPUT AUDIO L R jacks 19 25 GAME INPUT VIDEO jack 18 25 GAME MIXING 12 GROOVE 12 18 28 19 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS VO power 1 28 H pause 6 10 16 4 eject 10 9 PUSH 4 deck B eject 13 W stop 15 10 16 17 fast forward 15 10 1 16 7 14 20 26 16 3 PP go forward 15 8 10 13 16 20 D gt play 20 10 16 4 rewind 20 149 go back 20 20 amp PUSH deck A eject 22 8 10 13 10 13 16 16 16 MHC GX45 GX35 RG440S RG330 RG310 and MHC RG220 European a
20. and position where the bass sound being reproduced by a subwoofer below 150 Hz comes from you can place the subwoofer wherever you like in your room To obtain a better bass reproduction we recommend you to place the subwoofer on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur Notes Always place the subwoofer vertically keeping it a few centimeters away from the wall If the subwoofer is placed in the center of a room the bass could be extremely weakened This is due to the influence of the standing wave of the room If this happens move the subwoofer away from the center of the room or eliminate the cause of the standing wave by placing a bookshelf against the wall etc Setting the clock Press 1 5 to turn on the system Press CLOCK TIMER SET Press 14 or p gt repeatedly to set the hour Press ENTER Press 14 or p gt repeatedly to set the minute Press ENTER The clock starts working art WN To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 2 Press I or BPI to select CLOCK SET then press ENTER 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above Note The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs CD MP3 Play Loading a disc 1 Press amp on the unit 2 Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray To insert additional discs press DISC SKIP EX CHANGE on the unit to rotate the disc tray 3 Press amp on the
21. ate the system away from the fluorescent light There is acoustic feedback Reduce the volume The color irregularity on a TV screen persists Turn off the TV set once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes If the color irregularity still persists place the speakers farther away from the TV set CD MP3 player The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The disc tray does not close Place the disc correctly Always close the tray by pressing amp on the unit Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers may cause problems with the player The disc does not eject You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording Press to cancel the CD Synchro Recording then press amp on the unit to eject the disc Consult your nearest Sony dealer Play does not start Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is loaded Wipe the disc clean page 29 Replace the disc Place the disc that this system can play page 4 Place the disc correctly Place the disc in the tray with the label side up Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates Press B to start play The sound skips Wipe the disc clean page 29 Replace the disc Try moving the system to a place without vibration e g
22. ce you want to play CD Load a disc To start from a specific track make a program see Creating your own program on page 12 Tape Load a tape Tuner Tune in the preset radio station see Listening to the radio on page 14 2 Press VOL or turn VOLUME control on the unit to adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK TIMER SET until DAILY SET appears 4 Press ENTER ON appears and the hour indication flashes 5 Set the time to start playing Press 19 or PPI repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press 1 or PPI repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER 6 Set the time to stop playing following the same procedure as step 5 7 Press 14 or PI repeatedly until the desired sound source appears Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows snl TAPE PLAY 8 Press ENTER The type of timer DAILY the start time the stop time and the sound source appear in turn before the original display returns 9 Press 1 0 to turn off the system Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 199 or DPI repeatedly until DAILY appears then press ENTER Change the setting Start over from step 1 Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 199 or DPI repeatedly until TIMER OFF appears then press ENTER Notes You cannot activate the Daily Tim
23. continues until a CD DA audio session is encountered The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized as a CD DA audio disc 568 698 Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures BR to KJ to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Front speaker right MHC GX45 and MHC RG440S only Connect the speakers Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below Insert only the stripped portion Red Solid amp Z YR L Black Stripe Sub woofer speaker Front speaker left Connect the sub woofer speaker MHC GX45 and MHC RG440S only Connect the speaker cords to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack and SUB WOOFER CONTROL jack as shown below SUB WOOFER OUT jack SUB WOOFER CONTROL jack Connect the and AM antennas Set up the AM loop antenna then connect it AM loop antenna m INA M75 9 p m Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords El For models with a voltage selector set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage Refer to the print on your system s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220v 230
24. d radio station as described in steps 2 and 6 of Manual tuning preset page 13 Press TUNER MEMORY A preset number appears Preset number 4 Press PRESET or 149 or 1 on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset number Press ENTER Joun Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store other stations Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired stations 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select or AM 2 Press TUNING or lt or P on the unit repeatedly to tune in the desired station 3 Press TUNER MEMORY A preset number appears 4 Press PRESET or 149 or gt on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset number Press ENTER Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store other stations continued 13 14 Other Operations To Do this Tune in a station with a weak signal Follow the procedure described in Manual tuning preset page 13 Start over from step 1 After step 3 press PRESET or 4 or PPI on the unit repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the other station Set another station to the existing preset number To change the AM tuning interval except for European Russian Middle Eastern and Philippine models The AM tuning interval is factory preset to 9 kHz or 10 kHz for some areas To change the AM tuning
25. e desired source to record Recording starts To stop recording Press Ml Note You cannot listen to other sources while recording Tip For recording from the radio If noise is heard while recording from the radio move the respective antenna to reduce the noise BuipioS ti 17 18 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound Press GROOVE Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows GROOVE ON V GROOVE ON GROOVE OFF The volume switches to power mode the equalizer curve changes and the GROOVE or V GROOVE lights up Using the sub woofer MHC GX45 and MHC RG440S only You can use the sound of the sub woofer to suit the sound source Press SUB WOOFER ON OFF on the sub woofer The indicator lights up while the sub woofer turns on Press the button again to turn off the sub woofer Tip You can use VOL or VOLUME control on the unit to adjust the volume of the sub woofer linked to the front speakers Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the music menu Press PRESET EQ or EQ or MUSIC EQ MOVIE EQ or GAME EQ on the unit repeatedly to select the preset you desire The preset name appears in the display See the chart Sound effect options for MHC GX25 and MHC RG220 except for European and Russian models T
26. ecorded in the following formats music CD format MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 Joliet Romeo or Multi Session e A disc that has a non standard shape e g card heart e A disc with paper or stickers on it e disc that has the adhesive cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it LA logical format of files and folders on CD ROMs defined by ISO International Standard Organization Up to 31 characters can be displayed 3 Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track At Once method Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead in and end at an area called Lead out A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions with each segment from Lead in to Lead out regarded as a single session CD Extra This format records audio audio CD data on the tracks in session and data on the tracks in session 2 Mixed CD This format records data on the first track and audio audio CD data on the second and subsequent tracks of a session Notes on CD R and CD RW This system can play CD R CD RW discs edited by the user However note that playback of some discs may not be possible depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition Discs recorded on CD R CD RW drives may not be played back because of scratches dirt recording condition or the driver s characteristics CD R and CD RW discs that
27. er and recording timer at the same time If you use the Daily Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority If the system is on at the preset time the Daily Timer will not be activated Tip The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time Timer recording radio programs You can record a preset radio station from a specified time To timer record you must first preset the radio station see Presetting radio stations on page 13 and set the clock see Setting the clock on page 8 1 Tune in the preset radio station see Listening to a preset station on page 14 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET DAILY SET appears 3 Press 14 or PI repeatedly to select REC SET then press ENTER ON appears and the hour indication flashes Set the time to start recording Press 9 or PPI repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press 19 or PPI repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER 5 Set the time to stop recording following the same procedure as step 4 The start time the stop time and the preset radio station to be recorded e g TUNER FM 5 appear in turn before the original display returns Load a recordable tape into deck B T Oo Press I to turn off the system continued 21 22GB Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 199 or DPI repea
28. he same manner for MHC GX25 and MHC RG220 except for European and Russian models slu uoduioS jeuondo H 2568 26 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system do the following 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action If the problem persists after doing all of the above consult your nearest Sony dealer When the 1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items 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 the and speaker cords short circuited Are you using only the prescribed speakers Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the system After checking the above items and fixing any problems connect the power cord again and turn on the system If the indicator still flashes or if the cause of the problem cannot be found 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 5 of Hooking up the system page 6 Press DISPLAY twice while the system is off The demonstration disappears
29. ie NS If you later want to reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged When using a tape longer than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic Do not change the tape operations such as play stop and fast winding frequently The tape may get entangled in the tape deck Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape Use a separately sold dry type or wet type cleaning cassette For details refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette Demagnetising the tape heads Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetising cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetising cassette Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS MHC GX45 GX25 USA model only POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 10 000 Hz rated 120 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section North American models MHC GX45 Front speaker Continuous RMS power output refere
30. impedance of 6 to 16 ohms SPEAKER continued uoneuuoju euonippy li 31 3208 CD player section System Laser Frequency response Wavelength Signal to noise ratio Dynamic range Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter Tuner section Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser 42780 nm Emission duration continuous 2 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB 780 790 nm More than 90 dB More than 90 dB 4 track 2 channel stereo 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPEI cassettes 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Russian models Other models Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range Pan American models 65 0 74 0 MHz There is no stereo effect 87 5 108 0 MHz 87 5 108 0 MHz FM lead antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz 530 1 710 KHz with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz European Russian Middle Eastern and Philippine models Other models Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 531 1 602 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz 530 1 710 KHz with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 602 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz AM loop antenna External antenna terminal 450
31. ine models turning on the system by pressing the function buttons Tip The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc Checking the remaining time and titles CD MP3 Press DISPLAY during Normal Play Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows E When playing a CD Elapsed playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Remaining time of the current disc wy Clock display for eight seconds Effect status I ___ appears when playing the program containing more than 20 tracks or 100 minutes 2 ___ appears in ALL DISCS or program play mode E When playing an MHC GX45 GX35 RG440S RG330 RG310 and MHC RG220 European and Russian models only Elapsed playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Remaining time of the current disc Track title Album name Clock display for eight seconds Effect status 1 __ _ appears when playing the program containing more than 20 tracks or 100 minutes or audio tracks 2 _ appears in ALL DISCS or program play mode or when playing back MP3 audio tracks 3 When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver 1 ver 1 0 or 1 1 the ID3 tag appears The
32. interval tune in any AM station first then turn off the system While holding TUNER BAND on the unit press 1 D on the unit 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 interval in the Power Saving Mode Tips The preset stations are retained for about a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure Occurs To improve the reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station or by manually tuning in the station Listening to a preset station Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner s memory first see Presetting radio stations on page 13 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press PRESET or I4 or BPI on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset station Preset number Frequency TUNED STEREO A B Listening to non preset radio station Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING or or BB on the unit repeatedly to tune in the desired station Tips To improve broadcast reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect a commercially available external antenna When an FM stereo program has static noise
33. kHz Speaker North American models Front speaker SS RG440 for MHC GX45 GX25 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Sub woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type 13 cm cone type 13 cm cone type 5 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 240 x 325 x 243 mm Approx 4 3 kg net per speaker Sub woofer speaker SS WG990 for MHC GX45 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass Canadian model Bass reflex type 20 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 265 x 325 x 350 mm Approx 6 4 kg Front speaker SS RG660 for MHC GX35 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Sub Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type 15 cm cone type 15 cm cone type 5 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 240 x 363 x 290 mm Approx 4 7 kg net per speaker European and Russian models Front speaker SS RG440 for MHC RG440S RG310 RG220 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Sub woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type 13 cm cone type 13 cm cone type 5 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 240 x 325 x 243 mm Approx 4 3 kg net per speaker Sub woofer speaker SS WG990 for MHC RG440S Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass Bass reflex type 20 cm cone type 6 ohms
34. nce 120 120 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Total harmonic distortion less than 0 07 6 ohms at 1 kHz 60 W Sub woofer Continuous RMS power output reference 120 watts 6 ohms at 60 Hz 10 THD Total harmonic distortion less than 0 07 6 ohms at 60 Hz 60 W MHC GX35 Continuous RMS power output reference 120 120 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Total harmonic distortion less than 0 07 6 ohms at 1 kHz 60 W MHC GX25 Continuous RMS power output reference 120 120 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Total harmonic distortion less than 0 07 6 ohms at 1 kHz 60 W European and Russian models MHC RG440S Front speaker DIN power output rated 80 80 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 100 100 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 200 200 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Sub woofer DIN power output rated 80 watts 6 ohms at 60 Hz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 100 watts 6 ohms at 60 Hz 10 THD Music power output reference 200 watts 6 ohms at 60 Hz 10 THD MHC RG330 DIN power output rated 100 100 watts 6 ohms at kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 120 120 watts 6 ohms at kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 240 240 watts 6 ohms at kHz 10 THD P MHC RG310 DIN power output rated 80 80 watts 6 ohms at kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output refe
35. nd Russian models only continued uoneuuoju n 3598 Sub woofer MHC GX45 and MHC RG440S only ALPHABETICAL ORDER Indicator 1 SUB WOOFER ON OFF 2 18 3665 Remote control for MHC GX45 GX35 RG440S RG330 RG310 and MHC RG220 European and Russian models ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A H 1 2 1 power 4 7 14 20 26 ALBUM 14 10 12 ILLUMINATION i5 24 Fm v CD 19 9 12 17 PLAY MODE D 10 12 16 nt P ast forward PRESET BQ M 18 144 P back go forward CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 PRESET 5 13 14 ud 7 REPEAT BA 11 gt play 5 10 16 CLOCK TIMER SET 3 8 20 SLEEP 1 20 ee 21 SURROUND t1 19 DISPLAY 6 15 22 23 TAPE A B 9 16 17 16 ee k w TUNER PAND E This button is used to switch Ene 18 cuc med TUNER MEMORY 8 13 to GAME function FM MODE P 15 TUNING 4 5 13 15 GAME MD 0 19 25 VOL 18 20 GROOVE 13 18 28
36. o cancel the sound effect Press EFFECT ON OFF on the unit or ON OFF for MHC GX25 and MHC RG220 except for European and Russian models Sound effect options SURR appears if you select an effect with surround effects MUSIC EQ Effect ROCK Standard music sources POP MOVIE EQ Effect MOVIE Soundtracks and special listening situations GAME EQ Effect GAME PlayStation 1 2 and other video game music sources Tip You can also select GROOVE V GROOVE or EFFECT OFF by pressing PRESET EQ or EQ for MHC GX25 and MHC RG220 except for European and Russian models repeatedly Selecting the surround effect Press SURROUND SURR appears in the display Press the button again to cancel SURROUND Enhancing video game sound Game Sync You need to connect a video game machine see Hooking up optional components on page 25 Press GAME MD or GAME for MHC GX25 and MHC RG220 except for European and Russian models Tips In the standby mode the system automatically turns on The GAME EQ is automatically selected These operations cannot be performed in the Power Saving Mode Mixing video game sound with other sound source Game Mixing 1 Select the desired source sound 2 Press GAME MIXING on the unit Each time you press the button the level of the game sound changes cyclically as follows MIXING LOW MIXING MID MI
37. on MP3 audio tracks on the disc it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to start play Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening We recommend that you do not save other types of tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped Maximum album number 150 including root folder The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300 Playback is possible up to 8 levels audio tracks are played back in the order that they are recorded on the disc Depending on the encoding writing software recording device or the recording media used at the time an MP3 audio track is recorded you may encounter such problems as disabled playback sound interruptions and noise Playing repeatedly Repeat Play gt m You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHC GX25 and MHC RG220 except for European and Russian models Using the display window Press REPEAT until REP or REP1 appears REP For all the tracks on the disc up to five times For a single track only To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until both REP and REP1 disappear Notes You cannot select REP and ALL DISCS SHUF at the same
38. p optional components 25 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 26 MESSABES te aa re 28 Additional Information Precautions teeth 29 Specifications sse 30 List of button locations and reference pages tette esent 35 3 468 How to use this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the remote but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names The following symbols are used in this manual Symbol Meaning Functions that can be used with audio CDs m Functions that can be used with MP3 MHC GX45 GX35 RG440S RG330 RG310 and MHC RG220 European and Russian models are the models used for illustration purposes Playable discs You can play back the following discs on this system Other discs cannot be played back List of playable discs Format of discs Disc logo Contents Audio CDs COMPACT Audio DIGITAL AUDIO CD R CD RW COMPACT COMPACT Audio audio data IS 0 DIGITALAUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO lacere ReWritable COMPACT CD R CD RW MP3 files ISG 0 DIGITALAUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT Audio ReWritable COMPACT COMPACT Ise wise ReWritable MHC GX45 GX35 RG440S RG330 RG310 and MHC RG220 European and Russian models only Discs that this system cannot play CD ROMs e CD Rs CD RWs other than those r
39. pe has wound to the end If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures reset the system as follows 1 Disconnect the power cord 2 Reconnect the power cord 3 Press W GROOVE and I at the same time 4 Press 1 to turn on the system The system is reset to the factory settings You should set the settings you made such as the preset stations clock and timer Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation CD MP3 NO DISC There is no disc in the player OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing P during playback or pause Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply On safety The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the system from the wall outlet mains if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the power cord mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop
40. press FM MODE or STEREO MONO repeatedly until MONO appears There will be no stereo effect but the reception will improve Press and hold TUNING 4 4 or on the unit The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station Automatic Tuning To record the radio programs use manual recording page 17 for MHC GX25 and MHC RG220 except for European and Russian models Using the Radio Data System RDS European model only What is the Radio Data System Radio Data System RDS is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal RDS is available only on FM stations Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS system check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the station name appears in the display To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows Station name Frequency gt Program type Clock display Effect status f the RDS broadca
41. r own program 12 Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations 13 Listening to the radio 14 Preset Tuning Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System RDS 15 European model only Tape Play Loading a tape ees 16 Playi g a tape iiss scl pese 16 Tape Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tapes s sedi etr EM dade 17 CD TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape manually 17 Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 18 Using the sub woofer 18 MHC GX45 and RG440S only Selecting the sound effect 18 Selecting the surround effect 19 Enhancing video game sound 19 Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other sound source ssseee 19 Game Mixing Timer Falling asleep to music 20 Sleep Timer Waking up to music 20 Daily Timer Timer recording radio programs 21 Display Turning off the display 22 Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the gn aasma 23 Changing the Power illuminator 24 MHC GX45 GX35 RG440S RG330 RG310 and MHC RG220 European and Russian models only Optional Components Hooking u
42. rence 100 100 watts 6 ohms at kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 200 200 watts 6 ohms at kHz 10 THD p MHC RG220 DIN power output rated 50 50 watts 6 ohms at kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 60 60 watts 6 ohms at kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 120 120 watts 6 ohms at kHz 10 THD Other models MHC RG440S The following measured at AC 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output rated 80 80 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 100 100 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD MHC RG330 The following measured at AC 120 127 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output rated 100 100 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 120 120 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD MHC RG220 The following measured at AC 120 127 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output rated 80 80 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 100 100 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Inputs GAME INPUT AUDIO L R phono jacks voltage 250 mV impedance 47 kilohms GAME INPUT VIDEO phono jack 1Vp p 75 ohms Outputs PHONES stereo mini jack accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more VIDEO OUT phono jack max output level 1 Vp p unbalanced Sync negative load impedance 75 ohms accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms SUB WOOFER OUT MHC GX45 and MHC RG440S only accepts
43. rly page 7 Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception then set up the antenna again If you cannot obtain good reception we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length so make sure you extend it fully Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment continued 2708 28 A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo Press FM MODE or STEREO MONO for MHC GX25 and MHC RG220 except for European and Russian models until disappears Tape deck The tape does not record or play or there is a decrease in sound level The heads are dirty Clean them page 30 The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them page 30 The tape does not erase completely The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them page 30 There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty Clean them page 30 Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them page 30 The tape does not record No cassette is loaded Load a cassette The tab has been removed from the cassette Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape page 30 The ta
44. st is not properly received the station name may not appear in the display aaun 15 16 1 N Loading a tape Press TAPE repeatedly to select deck A or B Press PUSH 4 on the unit Load a recorded recordable tape in deck A or B with the side you want to play record facing forward With the side you want to play record facing forward You can use TYPE I normal tape 1 Load a tape To play both decks in succession press PLAY MODE repeatedly until RELAY Relay Play appears in the display 2 Press p gt The tape starts playing After the playback of the front side of deck A deck B plays the front side then stops Other operations To Do this Stop play Press BM Pause Press M Press again to resume play Fast forward or Press 4 or P rewind Remove a tape Press PUSH amp on the unit Searching for the beginning of the current or the next track AMS To go forward Press Pi during playback TAPE A or TAPE B gt gt gt 1 appears To go back Press 1 during playback TAPE A or TAPE B lt lt lt 1 appears AMS Automatic Music Sensor Note The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances When the unrecorded space between songs is less than 4 seconds long When the system is placed near a television Tape Recording Recording your favorite CD
45. tedly until REC SELECT appears then press ENTER Change the setting Start over from step 1 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 199 or DPI repeatedly until TIMER OFF appears then press ENTER Cancel the timer Notes You cannot activate the Daily Timer and recording timer at the same time If you use the recording timer the Daily Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority If the system is on at the preset time the timer recording will not be activated The volume is reduced to minimum during recording Display Turning off the display Power Saving Mode The demonstration display display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is off and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the demonstration display or the clock display disappears To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off Each time you press the button the display switches cyclically as follows Demonstration display Clock display No display Power Saving Mode The clock is displayed only if you set the clock Note You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode setting the clock changing the AM tuning interval except for European Russian Middle Eastern and Philipp
46. unit again to close the disc tray Notes Do not use a disc with tape seals or paste on it as this may cause malfunction Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger as this may cause malfunction Playing a disc Normal Play Shuffle Play D m This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks audio tracks cannot be played on MHC GX25 and MHC RG220 except for European and Russian models Example When a disc is loaded Disc tray number Track number dh h L zl LH 0g I B x AL DISCS Playing time 1 Press CD continued 2 968 10 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display Select To play ALL DISCS All discs in the disc tray Normal Play continuously 1DISC The tracks on the disc you Normal Play have selected in original order ALBM All MP3 audio tracks in the Normal Play album on the disc you have selected in original order When playing a non MP3 disc Album Play becomes 1 DISC Play ALL DISCS The tracks on all discs in SHUF Shuffle random order Play 1DISC SHUF The tracks on the disc you Shuffle Play have selected in random order ALBM SHUF The MP3 audio tracks in the Shuffle Play album on the disc you have selected in random order When playing a non MP3 disc Album Shuffle Play becomes 1 DISC SHUF Play
47. ut 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 sunlight When using discs that have glue or similar tacky substance on 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 unit When this occurs it may not be possible to remove the disc and may also cause this unit to malfunction Be sure to check that the label side of the disc is not sticky before using The following types of disc should not be used Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal The perimeter of the seal on the disc is tacky Discs that have labels printed using a special ink that feels tacky when touched Discs with non standard shapes e g heart square star cannot be played on this unit Attempting to do so may damage the unit Do not use such discs continued uoneuuoju lu 2948 30 5 Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as thinner benzene or alcohol To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated Break off the cassette tab
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