Sony MHC-GN880 manual

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 [...]

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet. Refer 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 prev[...]

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 ................................[...]

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 [...]

• 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 (mainunit) H(D-GN990 Speaker System • Front speakers SS-GN990 The MHC-GN880[...]

Discs that this system cannot play • (D-ROMs (except for extension " MP3") • CD-RsiCD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: audio CD format MP3 audio track format that confom_s to ISO9660 a_ Level 1, Level 2, Joliet in expansion format or Multi Session b_. • Data part of (D_ExtrasC). • Data part of Mixed CDs_. ?[...]

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[...]

Do the following procedures [] to [] to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna SubwooNr* Surround speaker** (Right) FM antenna Surround speaker** (Left) Front speaker (Right) * MHC-GN880 only **Except tbr MHC-GN990/GN660 Main Unit Front speaker (Left) 8GB[...]

[] Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown below. White Tip MHC-GN990 (SS-GN990) only Connect the speaker cords to the ternfinals on the speakms [] Connect the surround speakers. (Except for MHC-GN990/GN660) Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER terminals as shown below. [] SUBWOOFER[...]

[] For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage. Brazil model only VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V Other models VOLTAGE SELECTOR _2rJV 23o 240V 220V [] Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration ,appears in the display. When you press I/(_), the system turns on and the demonstration[...]

Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Main Unit Subwoofer * Front Front (L)speaker _ _ speaker(R) 45 ° "2 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 St[...]

1 Press --_ OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray slides out. 2 Load a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray. When you play __j//_/L_ a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray To load additional discs, press EX-CHANGEiDISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray. 3 Press _-- OPENICLOSEto close the disc tray. Notes • Do not use a disc with tape[...]

2 3 Select ALL DISCS (Normal Play) IDISC (Normal Play) When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the play mode you want lights up in the display. To play All discs in tile disc tray continuollsly. The tlacks on the disc you have selected m original order ALBM All MP3 audio tlacks in the (Normal Play) albmn on the disc you have sele[...]

Notes • You cannot change the play mode during playback • Some time may be needed to strut playback of discs recorded in complex configmations such as many layers. • 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 beg[...]

-- Program Play 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 t[...]

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 repeated[...]

! 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 &quo[...]

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 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". 2 Pres[...]

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, With the side you want to play/record facing forward You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load atape, 2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select "_--" to play one side, "c_-) ''.1 to pl[...]

Searching for the beginning of the current or the next track (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. [...]

-- Manual Recording 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. 2 Press CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND, GAME or VIDEO/MD (or FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote) to selec[...]

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[...]

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 3 Press ENTER. ( MH[...]

(MHC-GN880 only) 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[...]

MHC=GN990/GN660 only Press SURROUND repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SURROUND ON _ SURROUND OFF 2 3 MHC-GN880/GN770/GX9000 only 1 Press EQ EDIT repeatedly to select surround setting. The last selected surround effect appears in the display. Turn MULTI dOG clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the surroun[...]

-- Game Mixing 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 [...]

-- 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 af[...]

8 Press ENTER. The type of timer (PLAY TIMER), followed by the start time, the stop time and the music source appears, then the original display appears. 9 Press I/_ to turn off the system. Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK,'TIMER SELECT. 2 Press I_t+ or :epeatedly to select "PLAY SELECT'?", then press [...]

o O 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 until "'ql" lights up in the display to s[...]

2 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 2 $ $ SPE(TRUM OFF SPE(TRUM 3 '[--. SPECTRUM 4 _--J_ 3 Press ENTER. 4 I Press AMP MENU repeatedly to [...]

Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly 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 ilhunina[...]

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 Title of current &sc or playing time 3) - 43 current album l) ---* (?lock display (for 8 seconds) [...]

To enhance your system you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. MD deck i To the digitaI input jack of e MD deck MD deck or VCR From the audio output of the | connected component / To the video input of the TV o 0 o 3 "o o @ l Video game player TV J * MHC-GN990,GN880,'GN770,&ap[...]

[] 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. [] 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 throu[...]

( MHC-G N990/G N880/G N770/G N660 only) Making a digital recording on an MD Connect an optical cable. See "Hooking up optional components" on page 33. 2 Start recording. Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component. Note When making a digital recolding tiom the system to an optional component (MD deck) cmmecte[...]

Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the Jtbllowing: 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 t[...]

"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. •[...]

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 M[...]

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 s[...]

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 t[...]

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[...]

MHC-GN880 (SS-WG880) Tile tbllowing are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz Brazil model: 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_ are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz Other models: AC 120, 220, 240 V, 60 H[...]

Tape deck section Recolding system 4-tlack 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Soil?, TYPE I tape Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W RlvlS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FMiAM sl_erheterodyne timer FM tuner section 87.5 108.0 MHz FM lead antenna 75 ohm mlbalanced 10.7 MHz Tuning range Antenn[...]

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[...]

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. Illustration number TAPE AB [] (19, 20 21) Name of button/part Reference page Main unit I ALPHABETICAL ORDER ALBL'M [] (13, 15) AMP MEN'L? [] (23, 30) CD [] (10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 20, 21) CD [...]

Subwoofer MHC-GN880 only I ALPHABETICAL ORDER I LINK (indicator) [] (23) MATRIX SURR 1 (indicator) [] (23) MATRIX SURR 2 (indicator) [] (23) SUBWOOFER LEVEL [] (24) SUBWOOFER ON/OFF [] (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[...]

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