Sony MHC-RG4SR manual

1 Mini Hi-Fi Component System 4-235-103- 11 (1) MHC-RG4SR MHC-RG30T MHC-RG20/DX10 © 2001 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel 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.[...]

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. 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 p[...]

3 T able of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ............................................... 4 Remote Control ..................................... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system .......................... 6 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote ................................ 8 Setting the time .....................[...]

4 Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Main unit 12 34 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws wd wf wg wh wj wk AUDIO jacks wd (19 ) CD wk ( 10 – 12, 15) CD SYNC qh (1 5 ) D eck A ws (14) D eck B qs (14 – 16) DISC 1 – 3 4 (10, 11) DISC SKIP EX-CHAN[...]

5 Parts Identification Remote Control 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa CD ql (10 – 12, 15) CLEAR w; (11) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (16, 19) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 16, 18) DISPLAY 6 (12) D.SKIP 7 (10) ENTER qg (9, 11 – 13, 16, 18, 19) EQ +/ – qf (17) GAME 0 (18 – 20) GROOVE qd (17) ON/OFF qh (17) PLAY MODE wa (10, 11) PRESET +/[...]

6 * MHC-RG4SR only Surround speaker (Right) * FM antenna AM loop antenna Surround speaker (Left) * Front speaker (Left) 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below. R + L + – Insert only the stripped portion Red/Solid ( 3 ) Black/Stripe ( # ) 2 Connect the surround speakers. (MHC-RG4SR only) Connect[...]

7 Getting Started 3 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Jack type A F M 7 5 A M AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1 , the system turn[...]

8 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote E e e E 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 battery leakage. When[...]

9 Getting Started Setting the time 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. Proceed to step 5 when “ CLOCK ” appears in the display. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select “SET CLOCK”. 4 Press ENTER on the remote. 5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. 6 Press ENTER on the remote. The minute indicatio[...]

10 CD Loading a CD 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray opens. 2 Place a CD with the label side up on the disc tray. When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it on the inner circle of the tray. To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray. 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Playing a CD — Normal Play/Sh[...]

11 CD To Do this Switch to CD function from another source 3 Press one of DISC 1 – 3 to select a CD. To program all the tracks on a CD at once, proceed to step 5 with “ AL ” displayed. 4 Press . or > until the desired track appears in the display. Disc tray number Total playing time (including selected track) Track number 5 Press ENTER on [...]

12 Programing CD tracks (continued) Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 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 – or + on the remote) until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. Scanning stops automatically wh[...]

13 CD/Tuner Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner ’ s memory first (see “ Presetting radio stations ” on page 12). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “ FM ” or “ AM ” . 2 Press . or > (or PRESET – or + on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired preset station. Preset number Frequen[...]

14 Tape Loading a tape 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. 2 Press Z . 3 Insert a 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. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a tape. To play both decks in succession, press PLAY MODE on the remo[...]

15 Tape To stop recording Press x . Tip For recording from the radio: If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. 4 Press CD SYNC. Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B stands by for recording. “ REC ” flashes. 2 Press CD. Press CD, TAPE A/B or TUNER/BAND. Recording to a tape — CD Synchro Recordi[...]

16 T imer -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 12) and set the clock (see “ Setting the time ” on page 9). 1 Tune in the preset radio station (see “ Listening to the radio ” on page 13). 2[...]

17 Tape/Sound Adjustment Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press GROOVE. “ GROOVE ” appears in the display and the volume switches to power mode. Press again to cancel GROOVE. Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the music menu Press MUSIC EQ, MOVIE EQ or GAME EQ (o[...]

18 Other Features Enhancing video game sound — Game Sync You need to connect a video game machine (see “ Connecting a video game machine ” on page 19). Press GAME. 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. Falli[...]

19 Other Features/Optional Components 8 Press ENTER on the remote. The type of timer ( “ DAILY ” ), followed by the start time, stop time, and the music source, appear, then the original display appears. 9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Other Operations To Do this Optional Components Connecting a video game machine Connect the video output o[...]

20 Connecting a video game machine (continued) 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 wa[...]

21 Optional Components/Additional Information 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 frequ[...]

22 T roubleshooting If you have any problem using this system, 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 plug in the power cord even though you[...]

23 Additional Information Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • Check the speaker connection and speaker placement. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker ’ s + and – jacks are connected correctly. CD Player The CD tray does not close. • The CD is not placed properly. The CD will not play. • Th[...]

24 Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. NO DISC • There is no CD on the disc tray. OVER • You have reached the end of the CD. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (MHC-RG4SR USA model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120 –[...]

25 Additional Information Amplifier section Canadian models: MHC-RG30T Continuous RMS power output (reference) 75 + 75 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 50 W) MHC-RG20 Continuous RMS power output (reference) 60 + 60 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% [...]

26 Specifications (continued) General Power requirements North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian models: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican models: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption USA models: MHC-RG4SR: 160 wa[...]

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