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    MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) 2-668-367- 12 (1) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions Owner’ s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided belo w . Refer to them whenev er you call upon your Sony dealer re garding this product. Model No. [...]

  • Page 2

    2 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) W ARNING T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. T o reduce the risk of fire, do not cov er the ventilation of the apparatus with ne wspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus. T o reduc[...]

  • Page 3

    3 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Note to CA TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CA TV 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 bui[...]

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    4 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) T able of Contents Guide to parts and controls ............... 5 Getting Star ted Hooking up the system securely ....... 8 Setting the clock .............................. 10 Basic Operations Playing a CD/CD-G/MP3 disc .......... 11 Listening to the radio ....................... 12 Playing[...]

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    5 GB Guide to par ts and controls MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit ha ving the same or similar names.   /  (pow er) button (page 10, 21, 24) Press to turn on the system.  ST ANDBY ind[...]

  • Page 6

    6 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1)  Me xican model: Unit: KARAOKE b utton (page 20) Press to activ ate the karaoke mode. Remote: DISPLA Y button (page 15) Press to change the information on the display . Other models: DISPLA Y button (page 15) Press to change the information on the display .  Nor th American model: PL[...]

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    7 GB Guide to par ts and controls MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1)  Latin American model only: MIC jack (page 20) Connect the microphone. Mexican model comes with 2 microphone jacks. MIC LEVEL (page 20) T urn to adjust the microphone volume. Me xican model only: ECHO LEVEL (page 20) T urn to adjust the echo level.  Unit:[...]

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    8 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Getting Star ted Hooking up the system securely Subwoofer (MHC-GX470/RG590S/ RG490S only) Place the subwoofer vertically to obtain a better bass reproduction. Also, position the subwoofer: – on a solid floor where resonance is unlik ely to occur . – at least a fe w centimeters away fr[...]

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    9 GB Getting Star ted MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Wall socket Front speaker (left) Video cable (supplied) Striped (Black/  ) Speakers and subwoofer Insert only the stripped portion of the cord. Video (Mexican model only) T o view video from this system, turn on the TV , and select the appropriate video input on the TV [...]

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    10 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) T o use the remote Slide and remov e the battery compartment lid  , and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries,  side first, matching the polarities shown belo w . Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. • Do not mix an old battery with [...]

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    11 GB Basic Operations MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Basic Operations Playing a CD/CD-G/MP3 disc CD-G discs are supported only on the Mexican model. 1 Select the CD function. Press CD  . 2 Place a disc. Press   on the unit, and place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray . T o insert additional discs, pres[...]

  • Page 12

    12 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Notes on Repeat Play • All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times. • Y ou cannot select “REP” and “ ALL DISCS SHUF” at the same time. • “REP1” indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop it. Notes on playing MP3 discs •[...]

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    13 GB Basic Operations MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Playing a tape 1 Select a tape deck. Press T APE (or T APE A/B on the unit)  repeatedly . 2 Inser t a tape. Press PUSH   on the unit, and insert the TYPE I (normal) tape into the cassette holder with the side you want to play facing forward. Mak e sure there is n[...]

  • Page 14

    14 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Using optional audio components 1 Connect additional audio component to the A UDIO IN jack  on the unit using an audio analog cord (not supplied). 2 T ur n do wn the volume . Press VOLUME – (or turn the V OLUME control on the unit tow ards –)  . 3 Select the A UDIO IN function. [...]

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    15 GB Basic Operations MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Changing the display T o Press Change the illumination pattern around the VOLUME control  1) ILLUMIN A TION  on the unit repeatedly . Change information on the display 2) DISPLA Y  repeatedly when the system is turned on. Change Display mode (See below .) DISPLA [...]

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    16 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Other Operations Creating your own CD program (Program Pla y) Use buttons on the remote to create your o wn program. 1 Press CD  to select the CD function. 2 Press PLA Y MODE  repeatedly until “PGM” appears while the pla yer is stopped. 3 Press DISC SKIP  repeatedly to select[...]

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    17 GB Other Operations MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) 6 T o call up a preset radio station, press TUNING MODE  repeatedly until “PRESET” appears, and then press +/–  repeatedly to select the desired preset number . Presetting radio stations Y ou can preset your favorite radio stations and tune them in instantly b[...]

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    18 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Recording onto a tape (CD Synchro recording/Manual recording/Sound Mixing) Y ou can record on a TYPE I (normal) tape in three ways: CD Synchr o Recording: Y ou can record an entire CD onto a tape. The recording lev el is adjusted automatically . Manual Recor ding: Y ou can record just the[...]

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    19 GB Other Operations MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) 4 Star t recording. While recording, you cannot listen to other sources. For CD Synchro Recor ding: Press REC P A USE/ST AR T  . When the recording is completed, the CD player and the tape deck stop automatically . For Manual Recording: Press REC P A USE/ST AR T  , [...]

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    20 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Enjoying karaoke (Latin American model only) Y ou can sing along by connecting an optional microphone. Use buttons on the unit for karaok e. 1 T ur n MIC LEVEL  to MIN to turn down the microphone v olume lev el. 2 Connect an optional microphone to the MIC jack  . The Mexican model h[...]

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    21 GB Other Operations MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Using the T imers The system offers three timer functions. Y ou cannot activ ate both the Play T imer and the Rec T imer at the same time. If you use either with the Sleep T imer, the Sleep T imer has priority . Sleep Timer: Y ou can fall asleep to music. This function wo[...]

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    22 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) T o activate or check the timer again Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT  , press  /   repeatedly until “PLA Y SELECT” or “REC SELECT” appears, and then press ENTER  . T o cancel the timer Repeat the same procedure as abov e until “TIMER OFF” appears, and then press ENTER[...]

  • Page 23

    23 GB Others MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Others T roubleshooting 1 Make sure the po wer cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your prob lem in the checklist belo w , and take the indicated correctiv e action. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer . If the ST ANDBY indicator ?[...]

  • Page 24

    24 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) T ape deck The sound exhibits e xcessive wow or flutter or dropout. • Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, clean and demagnetize the tape heads. See “Precautions” for details (page 25). T o change the AM tuning inter val The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or [...]

  • Page 25

    25 GB Others MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Messages COMPLETE: The preset operation ended normally . LOCKED: The disc tray does not open. Contact your nearest Sony dealer . NO DISC: There is no disc in the player , or you hav e loaded a disc that cannot be played. NO STEP: All of the programmed tracks have been erased. NO T [...]

  • Page 26

    26 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Precautions Discs that this system CAN play • Audio CD • CD-G (CD-Graphics) (Me xican model only) • CD-R/CD-R W (audio data/MP3 files) Discs that this system CANNO T play • CD-R OM • CD-R/CD-R W other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Le[...]

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    27 GB Others MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Cleaning the cabinet Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasi ve pad, scouring powder , or solvent, such as thinner , benzine, or alcohol. T o prevent a tape from being accidentally recor ded over Break off[...]

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    28 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) MHC-RG490S Front speaker DIN power output (rated): 95 + 95 w atts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 250 + 250 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Subwoofer DIN power output (rated): 120 w[...]

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    29 GB Others MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) T ape deck section Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo Frequency response: 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes W ow and flutter: ±0.15% W . Peak (IEC), 0.1% W . RMS (N AB), ±0.2% W . Peak (DIN) T uner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM t[...]

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    30 GB MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Other models: MHC-RG490S Front speaker SS-RG490A V/RG490S/RG490 for MHC-RG490S Speaker system: 3-way , 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units: Subwoofer 13 cm, cone type, W oofer 13 cm, cone type, T weeter 5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 220 × 360 ?[...]

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    31 GB Others MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-12(1) Mass (excl. speakers) North American model: MHC-GX470: Approx. 9.4 kg Canadian model: MHC-GX470: Approx. 9.4 kg European and Russian models: MHC-RG590S: Approx. 9.5 kg MHC-RG490S: Approx. 9.5 kg MHC-RG290: Approx. 9.3 kg MHC-RG190: Approx. 7.5 kg Other models: MHC-RG490S: Approx. 9[...]

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    MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1) Printed in China Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (V olatile Organic Compound)-free vegetab le oil based ink[...]