Sony MHC-GX8000 manual

1 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Mini Hi-Fi Component System © 2002 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions 4-238-409- 11 (2) MHC-GX8000/RG77 MHC-RG66T GB Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding [...]

2 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 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 LASE[...]

3 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) T able of Contents List of Button Location and Reference Pages Main unit ............................................... 4 Remote Control ..................................... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system .......................... 6 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote ....................[...]

4 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) CD eg ( 7, 9, 10, 13, 14) CD SYNC HI-DUB qf (13, 14) DECK A A wh ( 12~14) DECK B A qh ( 12~15) D I MMER 9 (1 8 ) DIRECTION q; ( 12~14) DISC 1~3 4 ( 9, 10) DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE 5 (9, 10) Disc tray 3 (9 ) DISPLAY 7 (21 ) EDIT q; (14 ) E FFECT ON/OFF rs (16 ) ENTER ra (10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 25) FM MODE qs ( 11, 25) GAM[...]

MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) List of Button Location and Reference Pages 5 GB Remote Control D E R S T U V AB C Y X W qh qj qa qs qd qf 7 q; qg 8 9 6 CD ql (7, 9, 10, 13, 14) CLEAR 7 (10, 14) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (15, 20) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 14, 20) D.SKIP 9 (9) ENTER qd (8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20) EFFECT ON/OFF qf (16) GAME w; (18, 22) MD (VIDEO) [...]

6 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna Front speaker (Left) Front speaker (Right) FM antenna 4 5 3 1 2 2 Surround speaker (Left) (MHC-GX8000/ RG77 only) 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker c[...]

7 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Getting Started 4 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage. 5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1 , the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. If the supplied adaptor o[...]

8 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote Tip With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from[...]

9 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) CD Loading the CD 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE Z . The CD compartment slides out. 2 Place a CD with the label side up on the disc tray. To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE Z to close the CD compartment. Playing the CD –– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This[...]

10 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) To Play repeatedly (Repeat Play) Cancel Repeat Play Exchange other CDs while playing Remove the CD *1 All the tracks repeated up to five times. You cannot use this function during SHUFFLE ALL DISCS. *2 To repeat the current track you are playing. Tip Pressing the CD while the power is off automatically turns the pow[...]

11 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Tuner Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. 2 Press and hold M or m (or TUNING +/ – on the remote) until “ AUTO ” appears in the display and the frequency indication starts to change, then release. Scanning st[...]

12 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Loading a tape 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select Deck A or B. 2 Press Z on the selected deck. 3 Insert a tape in deck A or B. Playing a tape 1 Load a tape. 2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to play one side, j to play both sides or RELAY* (Relay Play) to play both decks in succession. 3 Press hH . The tap[...]

13 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Tape Recording to a tape –– CD Synchro Recording/High Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/ Program Edit You can record from a CD, tape, radio or other connected component. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Recording from a tape (High-Speed Dubbing) Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Recording M[...]

14 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Recording a CD by specifying track order — Program Edit You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programing, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. 1 Insert a recordable tape into deck B, then press CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly unti[...]

15 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Tape 5 Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure. The start time appears, followed by the stop time, the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., “ TUNER FM 5 ” ), then the original display appears. 6 Insert a recordable tape into deck B. Make sure the tape is in forward direction. 7 Turn of[...]

16 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press GROOVE. Each time you press this button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE t V-GROOVE t GROOVE OFF GROOVE The volume switches to power mode and the equalizer curve changes. V-GROOVE The volume swit[...]

17 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Sound Adjustment Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing a personal file You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band, then store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the memory. Before operation, select the preset effect you want for your basic sound. 1 Press b or B rep[...]

18 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Other Features Changing the spectrum analyzer display Press SPECTRUM. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: SPECTRUM 1 t SPECTRUM 2 t SPECTRUM 3 t PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN OFF Adjusting the brightness of the display Press DIMMER. Each time you press the button,[...]

19 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Other Features Singing along You can sing along with any stereo CD or Tape. You need to connect an optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone volume. 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC jack. 3 Start playing the music and adjust the volume. 4 Adjust the microphone volume by turning [...]

20 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “ Setting the clock ” on page 8). 1 Prepare the music source you want to play. • CD: Load a CD. To start from a specific track, make a program (see “ Programming the CD tracks ” on [...]

MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Display 21 GB Display T urning off the display — Power Saving Mode The demonstration display (the display changes and the indicators flash even when the system is turned off) and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby mode (Power Saving Mode). Press DISPLAY repeatedly[...]

22 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Hooking Up the Optional Components Connecting a Video Game Player You can enjoy the video games with audio emphasis by connecting a video game player. To Listen to the sound of a connected video game player Select the preset effect Note Pressing GAME while the power is off automatically turns the power on and GAME i[...]

MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Hooking Up the Optional Components 23 GB Connecting external antennas Connect an external antenna to improve the reception. FM antenna Connect an optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. FM75 AM AM antenna Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leav[...]

24 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Problems and remedies If you run into any problem using this unit, use the following check list. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as you p[...]

MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Troubleshooting 25 GB CD Player The disc tray does not open and “ LOCKED ” appears on the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not close. • The CD is not placed properly. The CD does not play. • The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. ?[...]

26 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage of your unit 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[...]

MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Additional Information 27 GB Specifications Amplifier section MHC-GX8000 Total harmonic distortion Less than 0.1 % (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 100 W) MHC-RG77 The following are measured at AC 120, 220, 240V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 160 + 160 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 200 + 200 wat[...]

28 GB MHC-RG77 4-238-409- 11 (2) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Speaker Front speaker SS-RG88 Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Super Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 250 x 395 x 310 mm Mass Approx. 6.2 kg net per speaker S[...]